Wastewater Treatment Operator

Arcadis; Oakville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis seeks a Wastewater Treatment Operator in Oakville, Ontario to operate and maintain municipal water and wastewater systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting capital upgrades. The role offers exposure to Arcadis service lines and ongoing technical development.

Responsibilities include site operations, supervising subcontractors, sampling, equipment maintenance, and reporting. A Class 2 license and Ontario regulatory knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4–5 years of relevant experience (8 years preferred).
• Class 1 or 2 License in Water Treatment/Wastewater; Class G driver's license.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water/wastewater sites and perform manual fieldwork.
• Monitor equipment, make operational adjustments and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Inspect equipment, manage hazardous waste, collect samples, and prepare reports.
• Oversee subcontractors and safety programs; act as working supervisor/foreman.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to align work with budgets and client needs.
• Develop knowledge of Arcadis services and comply with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class 1 or 2 License in Water Treatment/Wastewater

Class G driver's license

Environmental technologist certification (preferred)

CTECH certification (preferred)

Tools

GIS maps

CAD drawings

Reading blueprints

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

The Wastewater Treatment Operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment systems, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards. This role will involve maintenance and inspection activities to guarantee the delivery of safe drinking water, effective sewage conveyance, and system readiness for fire protection. Additionally, the operator will support capital upgrades and gain exposure to Arcadis service lines and client businesses while developing technical skills.

Role Accountabilities

• Operator will act as an Operator in Charge (OIC) when required, adhering to Ontario Regulation 319/08. They will operate and maintain water/wastewater sites, perform manual fieldwork, monitor and maintain equipment, and make necessary operational adjustments.
• Serve as a project resource, supporting successful project delivery individually or as part of a team, identifying information sources, and collecting relevant data.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, manage hazardous waste, collect samples, assist with regulatory compliance, and analyze data for design solutions. Prepare project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and reports to ensure compliance with standards, will also be a key responsibility.
• Oversee subcontractors, lead Health & Safety programs, assume limited construction manager responsibilities, and act as a working supervisor or foreman.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to align work with budgets and requirements will be crucial, as will increasing involvement with clients and potentially overseeing projects for Arcadis or clients.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge of Arcadis services, review legislation, assist with policy development, and comply with health and safety requirements, promoting a safe work environment.
• Develop skills in specialist areas, project management, relationship management, and commercial skills will be important.

The role will require obtaining and maintaining Class 2 licenses for Wastewater Treatment, along with participating in rotational on‑call duties and working overtime when necessary. The operator should bring intermediate customer service skills and experience in water/wastewater operations and maintenance planning, supported by a Wastewater Treatment Level 2 certification.

The candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds, hold a valid Driver’s License, and be capable of obtaining a CMV Driver’s License. Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills are essential, as is intermediate knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements. Proficiency with hand and power tools, along with the ability to read blueprints, drawings, and GIS maps, will be important for success in this role.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent, with 4-5 years or more years of relevant experience with 8 years being preferred
• Class 1 or 2 License in Water Treatment,, Wastewater Distribution/Supply, Wastewater Treatment.
• A Class G driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of Water/Wastewater Regulations, Acts, and Standards, as well as relevant vocational qualifications like CTECH, is preferred.
• An environmental technologist certification and possess advanced research, data gathering, and analysis skills, along with advanced proficiency in desktop applications, is preferred.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $64,800-97,200. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.