Water Treatment Technician
Job in
Ottawa, Ontario, K7S, Canada
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Lynn Rodens
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Wastewater Treatment, Utility Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About The Opportunity Our client is seeking a Water Treatment Technician to support the safe and reliable operation of a municipal/industrial water treatment facility in Ontario. This role is responsible for monitoring treatment processes, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring high-quality drinking/process water for the community and customers.
About The Opportunity Our client is seeking a Water Treatment Technician to support the safe and reliable operation of a municipal/industrial water treatment facility in Ontario. This is a stable, long-term opportunity with strong training support and advancement potential for operators pursuing higher certification levels.
What You’ll Do
- Operate and monitor water treatment and distribution systems
- Perform routine testing, sampling, and laboratory analysis (chlorine residuals, turbidity, pH, etc.)
- Adjust chemical feed systems and treatment processes to maintain water quality
- Conduct daily plant inspections, readings, and operational logs
- Respond to alarms and troubleshoot pumps, valves, filters, and instrumentation
- Complete preventative maintenance and minor mechanical work
- Participate in after-hours on-call rotation and emergency response
- Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory reporting
- Ensure compliance with Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act and MECP regulations
- Coordinate with maintenance, laboratory, and operations staff
- Knowledge of water treatment processes (coagulation, filtration, disinfection, distribution)
- Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Ability to interpret SCADA data and operating trends
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License (G)
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call as required
- Additional certification in Water Distribution or Wastewater Treatment
- Experience in municipal water plants, utilities, or industrial treatment facilities
- SCADA/HMI monitoring experience
- Pump maintenance or mechanical background (millwright/maintenance exposure is an asset)
- Confined space and WHMIS training
- Stable, recession-resistant industry
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