Water & Wastewater Operator

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself as a Water & Wastewater Operator
, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of water and wastewater treatment systems that support critical site infrastructure? Do you enjoy working in a hands-on operational environment where your decisions directly impact public health, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

• Operating point-of-entry water treatment plants and distribution systems to meet provincial drinking water regulations and Canadian drinking water quality guidelines.
• Operating the sanitary wastewater treatment plant to meet or exceed effluent quality requirements and applicable federal regulations.
• Monitoring and controlling water and wastewater treatment processes using SCADA systems and process control equipment.
• Operating valves, pumps, chemical feed systems, and associated treatment equipment to maintain safe and reliable system performance.
• Implementing and adhering to Ontario Watermain Disinfection Procedures.
• Collecting water and wastewater samples in accordance with regulatory requirements and approved procedures.
• Interpreting laboratory and field results to evaluate system performance and identify required process adjustments.
• Making operational adjustments to treatment processes while maintaining regulatory compliance and minimizing environmental impacts.
• Maintaining chemical inventories and ensuring treatment chemicals are available to support operations.
• Compiling, analyzing, and generating operational reports using SCADA, laboratory, and field data.
• Identifying maintenance issues, initiating work requests, and coordinating with maintenance personnel to address equipment concerns.
• Adhering to Occupational Health and Safety, Radiation Protection, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Prevention, Lockout/Tagout, and work permit requirements.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence within the water and wastewater program.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

• Education
  • Provincial or WPI Class 3 Water Wastewater Operator Certificate.
  • Provincial or WPI Class 2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate.
• Experience
  • Experience interpreting and analyzing laboratory sample results to support operational decision-making.
  • Experience regulating water quality and production using analytical and flow monitoring equipment.
  • Experience collecting water and wastewater samples in accordance with regulatory requirements and established procedures.
  • Experience operating water treatment, wastewater treatment, or distribution systems in a regulated environment.
  • Trade experience and mechanical troubleshooting experience are considered assets
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to make sound operational decisions in high-pressure environments with competing priorities.
  • Thorough knowledge of water treatment processes, including chemical addition, coagulation, multimedia filtration, activated carbon systems, ultraviolet treatment, and chlorine residual management.
  • Thorough knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, including Sequencing Batch Reactors, aerobic digestion systems, and centrifuge operations.
  • Demonstrated experience with water main disinfection procedures, water main sampling, and distribution system maintenance activities.
  • Working knowledge of flushing and swabbing practices required to maintain water quality, system pressure, and flow requirements.
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, technical staff, colleagues, contractors, and management.
  • Proven ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, process flow diagrams, and technical documentation.
  • Demonstrated experience monitoring and operating systems through SCADA platforms.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and operational decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize operational activities and take timely action to maintain regulatory compliance and system reliability.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment while building positive working relationships with individuals from diverse professional backgrounds.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare reports and communicate technical information effectively.
  • Working knowledge of risk assessment, operational performance monitoring, and root cause analysis…