W & WW Operator

Position Title

W & WW Operator

320 Clark Street E, Geraldton, ON P0T 1M0, Canada

Fixed Term, Up to 6 Months, Full time

40402

$27.92 - $31.06 CAD per hour

2026‑06‑15

• Operate and maintain water and wastewater facilities within the region.
• Operate facilities in accordance with O. Reg. 128/04 and related legislation.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, sample collection, interpretation of results, and make process control adjustments.
• Respond to on‑call orders and overtime as required.
• Maintain accurate logs and write reports.
• Collaborate with coworkers, clients, and suppliers.
• Interpret maintenance manuals, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Use and store industrial chemicals safely.
• Use monitoring and operating computer systems.

• Operator‑in‑Training (OIT) to Class IV certificate or license in Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment and Collection, Water Distribution and Supply.
• Class G driver’s license.
• Good knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and relevant regulatory acts.
• Experience or knowledge in basic electrical repair, welding, plumbing, millwright, and instrumentation.
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and related health and safety procedures/WHMIS.
• Mathematics and chemistry knowledge for chemical and operating processes.
• Capability to use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (asset).
• Analytical, problem‑solving, planning, and scheduling skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Team‑work and initiative, and manual labour ability.

• Analytical, problem‑solving, planning and scheduling.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Sample collection and result interpretation.
• Process control adjustments.
• Manual labour competency.
• Teamwork and initiative.
• Communication.

• Flexible learning and development opportunities.
• Career advancement and specialization through OCWA’s Operator Career Path Program.
• Defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health plan, life and disability insurance.
• Maternity and parental leave top‑up benefits.

We are an inclusive employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and promoting a diverse, anti‑racist, inclusive, accessible, merit‑based, respectful, and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, racialised individuals, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment in compliance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.