Utility Treatment Technician, WT Lv III

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Fort McMurray; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo seeks a Utility Treatment Technician, focusing on water treatment processes for a temporary full-time position in Fort McMurray. The role involves ensuring compliance with health regulations and performing analytical tasks daily, requiring a Level III Water Treatment Certification and significant operational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have Level III Water Treatment Certification and 4 years of experience.
• Proficiency in monitoring SCADA systems and data analysis.
• Must be able to maintain compliance with municipal safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Control the water treatment process impacting potable water quality.
• Perform troubleshooting and optimize plant performance.
• Adhere to emergency correction procedures and prepare reports.

Skills

Operation of municipal water treatment equipment

Use of sampling and testing equipment

Math and numeracy skills

Ability to follow safety standards

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalency

Level III Water Treatment Certification

Tools

Various Microsoft applications

Job description

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Requisition ID: 3598

Affiliation: CUPE Municipal

Position Type: Temporary Full Time

Fixed Term Duration: Approx. seven (7) months

Number of Openings: 1

Bi-weekly Working Hours: 84 hours bi-weekly

Shift/Work Schedule: 3 days, 3 nights, 6 days off 12 hour shifts

Department/ Branch: Environmental Services, Water Treatment

Job Location: Fort McMurray

Pay Level: PL11

Rate: $ 49.79

COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480

Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 07/06/2025

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 17/06/2025

Posting Type: Internal and External

General Description

Reporting through various levels and types of supervision, the Utility Treatment Technician, Water Treatment performs daily activities relating to controlling the water treatment process, which impacts the quality of potable water. This may include performance of safe work practices, maintenance, laboratory, administration, or duties with respect to reservoirs, and pumping stations. The incumbent must work to ensure compliance with various municipal, provincial, and federal regulations at all times. Good judgement is required to maintain a positive impact on regulatory compliance, municipal operations, municipal image, and the health of residents.

Responsibilities

The Utility Treatment Technician (UTT) includes five levels that are differentiated based on the Water Treatment Certification level held by the UTT from Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP); these include: Trainee (no certification), Level I, Level II, Level III, and Level IV.

Job responsibilities accumulate from the trainee designation level to the maximum certification level acquired by the UTT. Utility Treatment Technicians are required to complete the responsibilities listed for certification levels below their specific level, as necessary to carry out the duties of the position. Due to the collaborative nature of the work, UTTs may also perform responsibilities listed for levels above their own certification level, provided it falls within the scope of their current AEP certification, competency as confirmed through training, or under the technical direction of a UTT of a higher level.

Responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities listed under the UTT Water Treatment Level II, a UTT Water Treatment Level III also has the below responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot complex issues in the system.
• Manage and optimize plant performances by the analysis of SCADA trends and set points for correct operation noting and reacting to abnormalities or irregularities such as turbidity, mono-chloramines, chlorine etc.
• Adhere to and update contingency plans outlining procedures for rapid correction of emergencies, such as power outages, equipment failures, flooding, system contamination, etc.
• Analyze daily data in the preparation of monthly and yearly reports.
• Provide assistance to rural water treatment facilities by monitoring systems remotely.
• Perform other related duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Skilled in the operation of machines, tools and mobile equipment used in municipal water treatment facilities under varying conditions.
• Proficiency in the use of various sampling and testing equipment and instruments.
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, read and interpret blueprints, drawings, plans and specifications.
• Communicate respectfully with co-workers and ability to maintain cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Demonstrate dependability and reliability by having the ability to work with varying levels of supervision, including some tasks with no direct supervision.
• Must be familiar with methods and procedures, quality and safety standards relative to each job being performed as per Municipal and industry standards.
• Proficiency with various Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to utilize office equipment.
• Math and numeracy skills for calculations relating to volume, flow, velocity, chemical dosage, consumption, etc.
• UTT Level II to IV must demonstrate technical leadership skills and the ability to coordinate and prioritize work activities as stipulated by AEP Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) requirements.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.
• Level III Water Treatment Certification is required.
• Four (4) years’ experience as per AEP experience requirements.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
• A valid Class five (5) Operator’s License is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
• Must be willing to work outside in all conditions.
• Immunizations are strongly recommended for work in unsanitary conditions.
• Competency testing may be required as part of the interview evaluation.
• Must be medically and physically able to perform all duties of the position on an ongoing basis.
  
  

Safety

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

To apply: Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca

Current employees must apply through the internal careers site.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals

selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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