Water and Wastewater Operator II - Training

Operator II - Training Opportunity Water and Wastewater

(Permanent, Full-Time) - 1812
Close Date:
Open Until Filled

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier‑free recruitment for everybody every day. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization‑wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big‑city amenities with small‑town ambience.

This is Kamloops!

Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

Position Overview Are you ready to dive into a dynamic and rewarding career keeping the City of Kamloops flowing smoothly? Join our team as a permanent, full‑time Water and Wastewater Operator II - Training Opportunity and play a vital role in maintaining the city’s essential water, wastewater, and stormwater networks—helping ensure safe, reliable service for our community every day. You’ll take on a mix of field and technical work, from collecting samples and tracking system performance to identifying and reporting operational issues.

If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and taking pride in work that truly matters, this is your opportunity to make a visible difference in the city you call home.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications: All requirements must comply with the Operator Certification Program Guidelines as laid out by the British Columbia Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) Society.

• Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
• Completion of the BC EOCP Level I Certificate in Water Distribution Systems*
• Ability to complete BC EOCP Level II Certificate in Water Distribution Systems
  * within one year.
• Completion of the BC EOCP Level I Certificate in Wastewater Collection Systems*
• Ability to complete BC EOCP Level II Certificate in Wastewater Collection Systems
  * within one year.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence - Class 5.

Note:

The above certifications include a combination of education and experience as determined by the Environmental Operations Certification Program (EOCP). Typically, three years’ experience is required for each Level II certification.

Please note this position is posted alongside the fully qualified Water and Wastewater Operator II (Permanent, Full-Time) - 1784 position. Our preference is to hire a fully qualified candidate, however if no candidates are deemed fully qualified we may hire from this training opportunity.

For further information on the Water and Wastewater Operator II position, please see the attached job description for the fully qualified position and for further information on the details around the training opportunity please see the attached terms and conditions.

Awarding of Training Opportunity: To be successful for this training opportunity, applicants must meet the above requirements. Applicants are able to participate in a maximum of three training opportunities within the Department.

On‑The‑Job Experience and Training: The successful candidate for this opportunity will be gaining experience towards becoming a fully qualified Water and Wastewater Operator II. The exact length of the training opportunity may vary based on the previous experience of the successful candidate and the length of the position but will be a maximum of one year.

Pay Rate: The successful applicant for this training opportunity will receive the pay rate of Pay Grade 11 (Outside), $40.316 per hour to start. After successfully completing both BC EOCP Level II Certificate in Wastewater Collection Systems
* and Water Distribution Systems
* the candidate will move to a fully qualified Water and Wastewater Operator II at Pay Grade 12 (outside).

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