Water Treatment Operator

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Posting : 5327
Department: Public Works
Division: Water & Wastewater Treatment
Pay Range: $36.25 - $44.26
Job Type: Contract > 1 Year
Contract Duration: 18 Months
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Work Location:

Georgetown Water Purification Plant - 241 Maple Avenue, Georgetown
Employee Group: CUPE 2620
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Posting Date: September 25, 2026
Final date to receive applications: October 2, 2026

* CUPE Local 2620 applicants will receive first consideration for this position.

The Water Treatment Operator will be responsible for operating, maintaining and inspecting water treatment facilities and related equipment.

• Monitors, analyzes and adjusts process parameters.
• Performs data trending analysis and interpretation at various stages of the treatment process and maintains accurate records and logs.
• Undertakes minor servicing of equipment.
• Participates on project teams and assists in the evaluation and implementation of capital projects and optimization.
• Conducts facility tours for members of the public, schools, Regional staff and Council.
• Carries out housekeeping, janitorial and general maintenance duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Secondary school diploma and an Operator-in-Training license in Water Treatment.
• Demonstrated technical (instrumentation, electrical, mechanical) aptitude and computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Strong communication skills for interacting with co-workers, management, internal groups, and the public are required along with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to take initiative, work independently, and as an effective team player with strong communication, customer service, and collaboration skills will be keys to success.

Preferred

• Post-secondary school education in a related environmental field and with Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) water treatment licensing (Levels 1 to
  4).
• Experience with water operation processes.
• Knowledge, understanding, and experience with the application of related legislation and acts(Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Water Regulation Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Environmental Protection Act).
• Familiarity with SCADA technology.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Conditions

• Work in confined spaces as specified in work instructions.
• Handle various chemicals as part of their job functions in accordance with related policies and guidelines.
• Lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.

Employment Conditions

• Maintain MECP operator licensing for Water Treatment.
• Perform…