Utility Treatment Technician, Lv III

​Requisition : 4232
Affiliation: CUPE Municipal
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Openings: 2
Bi-weekly

Working Hours:

84 hours bi-weekly
Shift/

Work Schedule:

7/7
Department/ Branch: Environmental Services, Water Treatment
Job Location: Fort Mc Murray

Pay Level: PL11
Market Rate*: $

Permanent Rate: $ (Permanent rate available after the completetion of the probationary period)
COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480

Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 30/05/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 14/06/2026
Posting Type: Internal and External

* This position's pay rate has been adjusted to reflect current market conditions. The non-market, evaluated permanent rate of pay for this position is

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

An operator who holds a valid Level IV Environmental Certificate in one Environmental Discipline will be paid a premium, as per the schedule below, for each additional certification obtained and maintained in another Environmental Discipline to a maximum of twenty-four dollars ($ per hour. The premium is paid in addition to the operator’s applicable pay rate on regular hours only.

a) Level I - $
b) Level II - $
c) Level III - $
d) Level IV - $

ABOUT THE AREA:

Step into a career that’s grounded in action and driven by purpose. At the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Environmental Services team is at the heart of sustainability and safety. Whether you're operating advanced water treatment systems or managing solid waste and underground infrastructure, you’ll play a vital role in protecting public health and the environment.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves for a career that combines purpose, precision, and progress, we’d love to hear from you.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
:

Reporting through various levels and types of supervision, the Utility Treatment Technician, Water Treatment performs daily activities relating to controlling the water treatment process, which impacts the quality of potable water. This may include performance of safe work practices, maintenance, laboratory, administration, or duties with respect to reservoirs, and pumping stations. The incumbent must work to ensure compliance with various municipal, provincial, and federal regulations at all times.

Good judgement is required to maintain a positive impact on regulatory compliance, municipal operations, municipal image, and the health of residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Utility Treatment Technician (UTT) includes five levels that are differentiated based on the Water Treatment Certification level held by the UTT from Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP); these include:
Trainee (no certification), Level I, Level II, Level III, and Level IV.

Job responsibilities accumulate from the trainee designation level to the maximum certification level acquired by the UTT. Utility Treatment Technicians are required to complete the responsibilities listed for certification levels below their specific level, as necessary to carry out the duties of the position. Due to the collaborative nature of the work, UTTs may also perform responsibilities listed for levels above their own certification level, provided it falls within the scope of their current AEP certification, competency as confirmed through training, or under the technical direction of a UTT of a higher level.

In addition to the responsibilities listed under the UTT Water Treatment Level II, a UTT Water Treatment Level III also has the below responsibilities: