Wastewater Treatment Operator

Overview

The City of Barrie Wastewater Operations Branch (WWOB) is responsible for the effective and efficient operation and maintenance of all wastewater collection and treatment facilities servicing the municipality, including a 76 Megalitre per day, Class IV Wastewater Treatment Facility (WwTF). The WWOB ensures that the municipal sewage works are operated and maintained in accordance with applicable legislation including the Environmental Protection Act (EPA), Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA), Lake Simcoe Protection Act (LSPA), Nutrient Management Act (NMA), and applicable Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) and Certificates of Approval (CoA).

As a member of the Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Section, the Wastewater Treatment Operator is responsible for the effective day-to-day operation of equipment, processes, and systems associated with the municipal sewage works to continuously maintain regulatory compliance, community health protection, environmental sustainability and resource conservation. This position acts as Operator-in-Charge (OIC) for the various wastewater treatment components, processes, and systems and monitors and interprets SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) information to evaluate, adjust, optimize and control wastewater treatment processes.

• Operate and maintain equipment, processes, and systems at the municipal wastewater treatment facility to ensure regulatory compliance and safe community protection.
• Act as Operator-in-Charge (OIC) for wastewater treatment components and systems.
• Monitor and interpret SCADA information to evaluate, adjust, optimize, and control treatment processes.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Three (3) year College Diploma in Civil/Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline
• Completion of a Wastewater Treatment Licence from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)
• Completion of a Wastewater Collection Licence from MECP

Note:

This is a pay-for-certification role. Candidates may apply with any valid MECP Wastewater Treatment and Collection Licence (OIT to Class IV). Compensation and responsibilities will align with the licence level held upon hire.

Removing emphasis:
Availability of equivalency and educational policy information is available at the City’s Education Equivalency Policy and at

• Position Equivalency Code: D

• Experience requirements correspond to the licence level (OIT to Class IV) and involve progressively responsible wastewater operations experience, with Operator-in-Charge (OIC) experience required for Class III and IV levels, as detailed in the minimum qualifications of each job description.

• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing
• Medical documentation to confirm medically fit to wear a respirator
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Location: Wastewater Treatment Facility, 249 Bradford Street, Barrie, Ontario

Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement

This position includes a comprehensive union benefit plan, including extended health and dental coverage, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounts on City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and Perkopolis Perks program for City employees.