Water Treatment Technician

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

Required Qualifications   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

Preferred Qualifications   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