Operator Trainee

Regional District of Nanaimo; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking two temporary full-time Operator Trainees to work at the French Creek Pollution Control Centre and Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre with the Wastewater Services Department.

Reporting to the Chief Operator, you will perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks, assist in operations, maintenance and housekeeping, and be stationed at either facility with shifts including weekends. Pay ranges $32.63–$34.35 per hour plus 12.4% in lieu of benefits.

Qualifications

• Eligible to write EOCP Operator-In-Training exam or currently enrolled in a post-secondary Wastewater Treatment Technology Program.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.
• Level 1 First Aid Courses would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks under supervision.
• Assist Chief Operator with operations, maintenance and housekeeping.
• Be located at either FCPCC or GNPCC and available to work at either site as required by operations.

Education

EOCP Operator-In-Training eligibility or enrollment in Wastewater Treatment Technology program

Driver’s License – Class 5 (BC)

First Aid Level 1 (asset)

Job description

Notice of Employment Opportunity

Operator Trainee

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking two (2) temporary full-time Operator Trainees to work at the French Creek Pollution Control Centre (FCPCC) and Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre (GNPCC) with the Wastewater Services Department.

Reporting to the Chief Operator, Wastewater Services, the Operator Trainee will perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks. In addition to assisting their Chief Operator, the Operator Trainee’s duties will consist of operations, maintenance and routine housekeeping of the facilities. The Operator Trainee will be located at either the FCPCC or GNPCC, and they must be available to work at either site as operationally required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must be eligible to write the Operator-In-Training (OIT) exam with the BC Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP), or currently enrolled in a post-secondary Wastewater Treatment Technology Program.
• The incumbent must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License, and a Level 1 First Aid Course would be an asset.

POSITION DETAILS

These are temporary full-time (40 hours per week) Union positions until April 30, 2027, with the possibility of ending early or extension based on the operational needs of the department. Applicants must be able to work weekend shifts. The (2026) rate of pay is $32.63 to $34.35 per hour, plus 12.4% in lieu of benefits including vacation and statutory holidays.