Student, Project Engineering; Wastewater

Job Number: 3840
Job Type: Student
Vacancy Reason: Net New
Temp Contract Length: 4 Months
Location: 340 University Ave E - Administration Building
Job Category: Engineering
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Wastewater Treatment Team A
Division: Engineering and Environmental Services
Hours of Work: 35
Union: OTHER
Grade: Student Grade 12
Salary Range: $26.59-$29.55

The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:

• Taking only what we need
• Leaving some for others
• Keeping the dish clean

This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity. Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our  Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization.

Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.

• Provides support to the Engineering and Wastewater Programs group responsible for administrating the operations and maintenance of the Region’s wastewater treatment plants. Assignments may include wastewater sampling and analysis or SCADA and process control narrative design and support.
• Gathers and compiles related data from multiple sources, including controls systems and SCADA. Reviews technical information (e.g., process control narratives, P&IDs) and prepares technical memorandums and reports.
• Researches, monitors, and evaluates trends and technological developments.
• Participates in meetings with Regional staff, agencies, the public, government, and private organizations, as well as neighbourhood and business associations.
• Travels to waste water treatment facilities on a daily or weekly basis, based on assignment.
• Works in an office environment approximately 60-80% of the time. Work requires heavy visual concentration, prolonged focus on a computer screen, attention to detail, and manual dexterity.
• Works outdoors approximately 20-40% of the time at waste treatment facilities. Takes precautions to mitigate risks when working with/around weather, odours, equipment/machinery, sanitation, smells, sounds, and chemicals.
• Outside work requires considerable walking, standing, and stooping when touring plants; attention to detail and constant awareness are necessary when working in the vicinity of machinery in facilities
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of design requirements, procedures, policies, and terminology pertaining to water and wastewater management and bio-solids, normally acquired through current enrollment in a University Program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of control systems including PLCs and SCADA.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow policies, procedures, related legislation and standards (e.g., Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Aggregate Resources Act, Canadian Standards Act, Ministry of Environment guidelines and regulations, health and safety).
• Analytical, problem solving, organizational, and mathematical skills to gather, compile, and review technical information; research, monitor, and evaluate trends; conduct sampling and laboratory work; interpret regulations, legislation, and technical plans; and conduct site visits.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate and exchange technical information to others, including Regional staff, agencies, government staff, and businesses. Ability to prepare and conduct presentations to Regional staff.
• Ability to participate as an effective team member.
• Computer skills with ability to use software such as the Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, a document management system, and…