Commissioning Process Technician - Water Operations

WolfTrek Corp; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge technology

Environmental impact

Safety-focused team

Compressed work week

Elk Valley location

Job summary

WolfTrek Corp is seeking a Commissioning Process Technician to support water operations in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. The role reports to the Senior Engineer, Process, and will contribute to the startup of two water treatment facilities over the next six to twelve months.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in water/wastewater treatment or related pilot projects, with a post‑secondary diploma or degree in Water, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical disciplines and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in water/wastewater treatment or related pilot projects/industries.
• Diploma or degree in Water, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical discipline.
• Experience in water/wastewater facility commissioning/operation is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
• Collaborate with commissioning team to execute the facility commissioning plan on schedule.
• Analyze process data and make recommendations to advance the plan based on results.
• Work with operations, maintenance and automation teams to troubleshoot units needing attention.
• Document and propose path forward for issues via Management of Change.
• Coordinate process changes with operations.

Skills

Water/wastewater treatment

Analytical mindset

Driver’s licence

Education

Water/Environmental/Chemical/Mechanical discipline

Job description

Commissioning Process Technician – Water Operations

WolfTrek Corp. is an Indigenous‑owned technology recruiting and workforce solution provider that specializes in supporting companies operating in various sectors across Canada. We are currently hiring a Commissioning Process Technician to support a water treatment operations project team in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. The role reports to the Senior Engineer, Process, and involves the facility startup of two water treatment facilities over the next six to twelve months.

The successful candidate is a highly motivated and resourceful individual with strong learning agility, interpersonal, hands‑on and communication skills, and outstanding attention to detail. They should be comfortable troubleshooting, making decisions, and maintaining analytical rigor while working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

This position requires flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work independently with nominal supervision while maintaining collaboration across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
• Collaborate with the commissioning team to execute the facility commissioning plan on schedule.
• Analyze process data and make recommendations to advance the commissioning plan based on results.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance and automation teams to troubleshoot process units that require additional attention.
• Recommend and document the path forward for identified issues through the Management of Change process.
• Execute process changes in coordination with operations.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience focused on water/wastewater treatment, bioorganic, or similar pilot projects or industries.
• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in Water, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical discipline (required).
• Experience working in a water or wastewater treatment facility or similar commissioning/operation (strong asset).
• Experience with ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, high‑density sludge or similar clarifiers (strong asset).
• Technical fundamentals in fluid mechanics, solids/slurry handling, basic chemistry and process control.
• Mechanical aptitude is considered an asset.
• Driver’s licence required.

Benefits

• Work on cutting‑edge selenium water treatment technology at one of the most advanced facilities in the world.
• Contribute directly to meaningful environmental outcomes through world‑class treatment infrastructure.
• Join a collaborative, safety‑focused team tackling complex and novel engineering challenges.
• Compressed work week with alternating Fridays off and a strong focus on work‑life balance.
• Located in the stunning Elk Valley – biking, skiing, hiking, fishing and more right at your doorstep.

• WolfTrek welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
• We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.