Operations Coordinator

Ontario Clean Water Agency; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Comprehensive health plan

Life and disability insurance

Maternity & parental leave top-up

Job summary

Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) is seeking an Operations Coordinator in Mississauga to direct, operate and maintain all equipment in a Class 4 wastewater facility. The role requires coordinating O&M activities and leading teams, with on-call and shift work as part of a rotation.

A Class 1 certification and a valid Class G license are mandatory. OCWA offers a defined benefit pension, comprehensive health plans, life and disability insurance, plus maternity and parental leave top-ups.

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum Class 1 certification specific to the facility and achieve the highest level.
• Valid Class G driver’s license.
• Willing to work overtime, be on-call after hours, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Direct, procure, operate and maintain all equipment systems in a Class 4 wastewater treatment facility.
• Coordinate operations and maintenance activities and provide leadership to ops/maintenance teams.
• Provide control room coverage and assist with troubleshooting related to level, pressure, flows, and chemical dosing.

Skills

Leadership

Judgment

Interpersonal

Problem solving

Analytical

Project management

Blueprint reading

Time management

Tools

SCADA

CMMS

Job description

Application Deadline: 2026-09-07

Position Title: Operations Coordinator

Division: Lorne Park Operations (Sheldon Belbin)

Location: 1180 Lakeshore Road West Mississauga, ON L5H 3J3 Canada

Location Hierarchy: Central

Worker Type: Regular

Number of Positions: 1

Job Duration: Job Term: Full time

Job Code: 95504P

Salary: $1,691.73 - $2,047.87CADWeekly

Posting Status: Post Internally and Externally & Post to OPS OPS Job ID: 248532

Water is our business and our passion. It can be yours too. The water professionals at OCWA know the value of water better than anyone. Our work benefits communities across Ontario every day. Our job (and possibly yours) is also to return treated and safe water back to our lakes and rivers. At OCWA, we have a deep respect for the environment and our responsibility for the health of the communities we serve drives us. A job at OCWA is an opportunity to make a positive impact on millions—a big responsibility. Are you ready? We think you are. So come on in. The water is perfect.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will direct, procure, operate and maintain all equipment systems in Class 4 wastewater treatment system. You will coordinate operations and maintenance activities and provide leadership to operations and maintenance team members. Will provide coverage for control room when required, support and follow-up, investigate and troubleshoot operational process issues that relate to level, pressure, flows and chemical dosing within the distribution system.

Mandatory

• Must hold a minimum Class 1 certification(s) specific to the facility and in accordance with the applicable regulation (O.Reg. 128/04 of the Safe Drinking Water Act and/or O.Reg. 129/04 of the Ontario Water Resources Act) and have the ability to achieve certification to the highest level of the facility.
• Valid Class G driver’s license.
• Must be available for overtime and have the ability to be on-call after regularly scheduled hours, weekends and holidays as part of a rotation.
• Must be willing to work shifts (Days, nights, weekends and holidays).
• Must be able to respond to on-call within a reasonable period of time.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience with Fluidizing bed incineration.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with thickening and dewatering centrifuges and hydraulic cake pumping equipment.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in the principles and practices necessary in the operation and maintenance of advanced wastewater treatment facilities.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental health and safety legislation, regulations, procedures and guidelines.
• General knowledge of industrial processes and maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and structures such as hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, digestors, cogeneration engines, incinerators and piping to operate, inspect, clean, and maintain them by conducting scheduled readings and recordings; monitoring local process conditions and equipment operations (flow rates, temperatures and pressures).
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions including storage of chemicals, confined space entry, equipment lockout/tagging and personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of wastewater facilities operating methods, procedures and techniques and their practical application.
• Technical and electrical/mechanical knowledge.
• Familiarity/competency with computerized monitoring systems such as SCADA, CMMS and overall computer literacy to record data from inspections and monitoring activities to complete work orders, project forms to initiate repairs for maintenance.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated team leadership skills to direct, mentor and guide staff.
• Judgment and decision making skills to provide direction to staff on projects, work and priorities.
• Interpersonal skills to provide direction, advice and recommendations to management, contractors, equipment suppliers, project staff and other Agency personnel.
• Problem solving and evaluative skills to troubleshoot and make timely decisions to address work priorities and emergencies.
• Very strong analytical skills to assess administrative and technical needs and capabilities, provide options, make administrative, construction and operating decisions and solve complex problems.
• Good project management skills to support capital, technical and other projects.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and follow process drawings to aid in troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Position requires physical dexterity to perform job duties in all weather conditions, in confined spaces and in dirty and/or noisy environments.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to effectively delegate work and meet contractual obligations.

What's in it for you?

Flexible learning and development opportunities Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario. A wide-ranging compensation structure focused on pay for certification, on-call pay, call-back pay, over-time and Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) pay. Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 30 years. Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology. A defined benefit pension plan; comprehensive health plan; life and disability insurance. Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents. OCWA’s Operator Career Path Program: The Operator Career Path Program provides learning, continuing education, career development and certification advancement opportunities. As you develop and obtain higher level licenses, you will progress through the Operator Career Path with increased operational responsibilities as well as training and mentoring opportunities. When you successfully obtain a higher certification/license, you will be eligible for additional base or premium pay in accordance with the schedule below. OCWA offers internal career progression for Operators through the Operator Career Path to encourage them to pursue higher‑level licences. The salary ranges below will be applied based on the certification you hold at the time of hire and will be progressed internally upon obtaining higher‑level certification/license.

• A defined benefit pension plan
• Comprehensive health plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents

• $24.88 to $26.41 per hour (OIT)
• $27.92 to $31.06 per hour (Level 1 Operator)
• $29.49 to $32.83 per hour (Level 2 Operator)
• $30.67 to $38.04 per hour (Level 3 or 4 Operator)

Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer and we offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

As the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Canada, we manage over 800 facilities from small well systems and lagoons to large water and wastewater treatment plants.

Consider this opportunity if you are a motivated, team oriented individual seeking a career in the water and wastewater industry.

We thank you for your interest, and we will only contact you if we choose you for further screening or an interview.

Career decisions can be murky and hard to navigate. OCWA makes it easy. If you’re looking for career potential through purposeful work, meaningful recognition and a lifetime opportunity for individual growth, OCWA is where you can thrive.

Join an inclusive team environment and unlock your potential in a supportive, recognition-based culture. With water, your career path is clear.

OCWA is an agency of the Government of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

For more than 30 years, municipalities, First Nations communities, institutions and industry have put their trust in OCWA to provide water, wastewater and stormwater services.

Our extraordinary work demands a community of remarkable people. A career at OCWA is an opportunity to achieve your potential through meaningful, important work.