Wastewater Collection/Treatment Plant Head Operator

Ontario Water Works Association; Trent Hills; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit package

OMERS pension plan

Job summary

Ontario Water Works Association in Trent Hills, Ontario is seeking a Head Operator to lead the wastewater treatment and collection systems, overseeing daily operations, maintenance, inspections, repairs, and equipment replacement across plants, lift stations, and pipelines.

The successful candidate will hold Class III Wastewater Treatment and Class II Wastewater Collection licenses, with a minimum of five years in a public sector works environment, and will manage a team to ensure safety,

Qualifications

• Class III Wastewater Treatment license required.
• Class II Wastewater Collection license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, maintenance, inspections, repairs, and equipment replacement across wastewater facilities and collection infrastructure.
• Lead Wastewater staff and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Technical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Wastewater Treatment Class III License

Wastewater Collection Class II License

Job description

Trent Hills is a vibrant, diverse, and growing community with a population of 13,000, located on the Trent Severn Waterway amongst the rolling hills of Northumberland County. Created in 2001 with the amalgamation of the municipalities of Campbellford/Seymour, Percy Township and the Village of Hastings, Trent Hills offers an inclusive, healthy, rural lifestyle for its residents, businesses, and visitors. Its unique urban centres and rural communities are united by a shared heritage, rich cultural fabric, picturesque landscape, and pride in the community.

Reporting to the Manager of Water and Wastewater Services, the Head Operator provides leadership and technical expertise in the safe and efficient operation of the municipality’s wastewater treatment and collection systems. This hands-on role oversees daily operations, maintenance, inspections, repairs, and equipment replacement across wastewater treatment plants, lift and pumping stations, and collection infrastructure, while supporting a skilled team of Wastewater staff and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will hold a Class III Wastewater Treatment license and a Class II Wastewater Collection license, along with a minimum of five years of experience in a public sector works environment. The candidate will have a strong understanding of wastewater treatment and collection processes, equipment maintenance, testing procedures, and chemical handling, as well as strong technical, problem-solving, and operational skills.

The starting base pay rate for this vacant unionized position is $39.52 per hour. After successfully passing the 6-month probation period, the rate of pay will increase to $44.10 per hour. Additional wages are provided for on-call duty and for having water treatment and distribution licenses as per the CUPE Local 3051 Outside Collective Agreement. The Municipality offers a competitive and attractive benefit package and enrollment in the OMERS pension plan. The regular work week for this position is 40 hours per week.

Work Location: 22 Trent Drive, Campbellford, ON, 134 Cedar Drive, Hastings, ON plus additional Wastewater and Water facilities located throughout the Municipality.

Please visit www.trenthills.ca for the complete job description.

The Municipality of Trent Hills is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.