W & WW Operator

Ontario Clean Water Agency; Greenstone; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive health plan

Life and disability insurance

Maternity and parental leave top-up

Job summary

Ontario Clean Water Agency in Geraldton, ON, is seeking a W & WW Operator to operate and maintain water and wastewater facilities in the Greenstone cluster. This fixed-term role may involve overtime and on-call rotation, with opportunities to apply knowledge of treatment processes and field operations.

Candidates must hold an Operator-in-Training to Class IV certificate (or be eligible for under-fill) and a valid Ontario driver\'s license.

Qualifications

• OIT to Class IV certificate or license required; under-fill possible with minimum OIT as per regulations.
• Must be available for overtime and be on-call in rotation; respond within a reasonable period.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's license is required.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes; ability to read maintenance manuals and interpret specs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water and wastewater facilities in the Greenstone region.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, take samples, interpret results and adjust processes.
• Maintain logs, write reports and liaise with coworkers and clients as needed.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Planning

Scheduling

Teamwork

Communication

Manual labour

Education

OIT to Class IV certificate

Job description

Application Deadline: 2026-08-20 Position Title: W & WW Operator Division: Greenstone Cluster (Matthew Johns) Location: 320 Clarke Ave E Geraldton, ON P0T 1M0 Canada Location Hierarchy: North Worker Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Number of Positions: 4 Job Duration: Up to 9 Months Job Term: Full time Job Code: Job Code: 40402 Salary: $27.92 - $31.06CADHourly Posting Status: Post Internally and Externally & Post to OPS OPS Job ID: 248024

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.

In this role, you will use your skills to operate and maintain the water and wastewater facilities within the region.

Mandatory Qualifications

An Operator-in-Training (OIT) to Class IV certificate or license: Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment and Collection, Water Distribution and Supply (as per O. Reg. 128/04). A lesser qualified candidate may be considered as an under-fill with a minimum Operator-in-Training (OIT), as specified in O.Reg. 128/04 of the Safe Drinking Water Act and O.Reg. 129/04 of the Ontario Water Resources Act. If you are not certified, please review this link to find out how to become certified: https://owwco.ca/operators/#gettingcertificate. Must be available for overtime and ability to be on-call after regular working hours as part of a rotation and must be able to respond to on-call within a reasonable period of time. Valid Class G driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes to operate the facilities.

• Basic electrical repair
• Welding
• Plumbing
• Millwright
• Instrumentation

Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related to wastewater operations and maintenance; health and safety procedures/WHMIS.

Good knowledge of the relevant regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related to water and wastewater operations and maintenance, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and health and safety procedures.

Knowledge of basic mathematics and chemistry to make calculations for chemical and operating processes.

Ability to interpret maintenance manuals, blueprints and other technical specifications; use and storage of industrial chemicals. Familiarity with computers, including monitoring and operating systems. Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems would be an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Analytical, problem-solving, planning and scheduling skills required to effectively inspect, operate and monitor the facilities processes and equipment.
• Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance; take samples, interpret results and make process control adjustments to resolve operating issues.
• Good oral and written communication skills to liaise with a variety of people including coworkers, clients, suppliers, while keeping accurate logs and writing reports.
• Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative.
• Ability to perform manual labour.

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

OCWA’s 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.

• $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)

Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism

OPS/OCWA’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. 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. 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 inclusive employer and we offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Opportunity for Motivated Candidates

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.