Water and Wastewater Shift Lead

Apply by:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

$39.91 - $42.86 Per hour* (plus pay for water and wastewater)

* Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Water is our business and our passion. It can be yours too. The water professionals at OCWA know the value of water better than anyone. Our work benefits communities across Ontario every day.

Our job (and possibly yours) is also to return treated and safe water back to our lakes and rivers. At OCWA, we have a deep respect for the environment and our responsibility for the health of the communities we serve drives us.

A job at OCWA is an opportunity to make a positive impact on millions—a big responsibility. Are you ready? We think you are. So come on in. The water is perfect.

In this role, you will be the group leader and direct staff in the operations and maintenance of advanced Class 4 water treatment facilities with a combined capacity exceeding 1200 MLD design daily flow. This position ensures the safe and efficient operation of all systems, process controls and other related equipment required to operate pumping stations and water treatment facilities. This position ensures compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations in order to protect the health of residents and for the protection of the environment.

• Minimum Class 1 Water Treatment as per O. Reg.
  128/04 of the Safe Drinking Water Act and have the ability to achieve certification to the highest level of the facility.
• Valid Class G Drivers licence.
• Ability to work on a rotating shift schedule or compressed work week.
• Must be able to respond to on-call within a reasonable period of time and work as ORO (Overall Responsible Operator).

• Excellent knowledge and experience in the principles and practices necessary in the operation and maintenance of advanced water distribution facilities and water treatment.
• Scheduled readings and recordings; monitoring local process conditions and equipment operations.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions including storage of chemicals, confined space entry, equipment lockout/tagging and personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and chemistry including chemical dosing and process optimization in order to make calculations regarding chemicals and operating processes.
• Knowledge of water facilities operating methods, procedures and techniques and their practical application.
• Technical and electrical/mechanical knowledge.
• Excellent knowledge of computerized monitoring systems such as SCADA, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and overall computer literacy to record data from inspections and monitoring activities to complete work orders, project forms to initiate repairs for maintenance.

• Demonstrated team leadership skills to direct, mentor and guide staff.
• Judgement and decision making skills to provide direction to staff on projects, work and priorities.
• Interpersonal skills to provide direction, advice and recommendations to management, contractors, equipment suppliers, project staff and other Agency personnel.
• Problem solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot and make timely decisions to address work priorities and emergencies.
• Ability to correct operating discrepancies; to trace abnormal conditions or noise; to report major deviations or conditions that do not respond to normal corrective actions; and to determine from several choices the method to restore normal operating conditions.
• Good oral communication skills to report equipment problems or malfunctions in order to ensure the problem is conveyed and understood, and to provide direction for corrective response.
• Good written communication skills to write reports.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints engineering drawings and follow process drawings to aid in troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Ability to use and understand operating and maintenance manuals, and other technical specifications.
• Physical dexterity to perform job duties in all weather conditions, in confined spaces and in dirty and/or noisy environments.
• Ability to plan and schedule operational tasks for the department under the guidance of the manager.

• Flexible learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.
• You will be eligible for additional pay for certification, should you be…