PART-TIME OPERATOR (OIT to LEVEL 4) COMPETITION NO.: PWE-2026-20

Corporation of the City of Timmins; Timmins; On-site; CAD 47,967,000 - 61,393,000; Part time

Job summary

Corporation of the City of Timmins is seeking a Part-time Operator (OIT to Level 4) for the Waste Water division. The role involves monitoring wastewater plant processes, sampling, and maintaining logs. The position requires MOE OIT licensing or willingness to obtain Class 1 certification, and a valid G driver’s license.

The posting notes a 24-hour per week schedule, salary range of $27.90 to $35.71 per hour (2026), and unionized employment with OPSEU Local 649. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education.
• Must have MOE Wastewater OIT licence or be willing to obtain Class 1.
• College diploma in Environmental Studies or Chemical Engineering is an asset.
• Experience in operations and maintenance of environmental processes.
• Must have a valid unrestricted G driver’s licence.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and follow written/oral instructions.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs and SCADA systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Chief Operator of Wastewater Operations and fill in for operations relief.
• Monitor and regulate levels in wet wells, tanks and digesters.
• Regulate treatment processes at two wastewater plants and pumping stations.
• Monitor chemical dosages and conduct tests for efficiency.
• Maintain digital logs and record test results.
• Assist with general maintenance of equipment and stations.
• Perform cleaning of pumping station components; snow clearing and janitorial duties.
• Collect and analyse wastewater samples per ECA and SOPs.
• Coordinate with service providers and respond to emergencies.
• Work rotating shifts including weekends.
• Support Continuous Improvement Program for operational excellence.

Skills

Supervision-free work

PLCs/SCADA basics

Education

Grade 12 education

Environmental Studies college diploma (asset)

Tools

SCADA

PLCs

Job description

PART-TIME OPERATOR (OIT to LEVEL 4) COMPETITION NO.: PWE-2026-20

Posting Date: August 10, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled
Department: Waste Water
Hours per Week: 24 hours per week
Benefits Entitlement: No
Pension Entitlement: Yes – Employer Matched Contributions
Existing Position: Yes
NOC:92101
Salary: $27.90 - $35.71 (2026)
Union: OPSEU Local 649

Duties

• Report directly to the Chief Operator of Wastewater Operations and fill in for operations relief.


• Monitor and regulate levels in all various wet wells, tanks and digesters.


• Monitor and regulate all treatment processes within the two (2) wastewater plants and respective wastewater pumping stations.


• Monitor and regulate all chemical dosages and conduct various tests for efficiency.


• Monitor and sustain biological processes at the two (2) wastewater treatment plants.


• Standardize and calibrate, as prescribed, all chemical test equipment.


• Record all test results and maintain entries in a digital format.


• Must maintain a digital log book for all standard and emergency operational conditions and validate and reconcile all reported numerical values, flows, run hours, etc.


• Assist in performing general maintenance activities for all mechanical equipment for plant and wastewater pumping stations.


• Perform the cleaning and unplugging of pumping station wet wells, clarifiers, grit tanks, digesters and pumps and other equipment as required.


• Janitorial duties of all facilities including outside maintenance (snow clearing around entrances to buildings and walkways around tanks of various description).


• Fill out log books and maintenance records at all the remote pump stations.


• Collect and analyse wastewater samples as per Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).


• Communicate with various outside service providers, contractors and other agencies as required.


• Respond to emergencies in the systems after completion of training.


• Able to work rotating shifts including weekends.


• Required to participate and support the City of Timmins Continuous Improvement Program in order to help foster a culture of operational excellence.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education.


• Must have a Ministry of Environment Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection Operator-in-Training (OIT) licences. If OIT certified, must be willing to obtain Class 1 certifications.


• College Diploma in Environmental Studies or Chemical Engineering is considered an asset.


• Experience in operations and maintenance of environmental processes.


• Must have and maintain a valid unrestricted “G” driver’s license.


• Ability to work without direct supervision, follow written and oral instructions and complete records.


• Basic knowledge of PLCs and SCADA systems an asset.

The City of Timmins is committed to providing a safe and supportive workplace where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of how we conduct business. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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