Wastewater Treatment Operator II

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid comprehensive benefits

Paid vacation

Top Canadian pension plan

Job summary

City of Kelowna is hiring a Wastewater Treatment Operator II to monitor and adjust treatment processes and related collection systems. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform maintenance, and conduct basic sampling and testing of wastewater quality.

Ideal candidates bring EOCP Level II in Wastewater Treatment, EOCP Level I in Wastewater Collection, a Class 5 BC driver’s license, and strong teamwork and physical stamina. The role offers benefits, vacation, and a top pension plan.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• EOCP Wastewater Treatment Level II.
• EOCP Wastewater Collection Level I.
• B.C. Driver’s License – Class 5.
• Computer literacy required.
• Experience in a wastewater setting preferred.
• Teamwork, flexibility, and physical ability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust wastewater treatment processes and collection systems in compliance with regulations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform preventative and emergency maintenance/repairs.
• Collect basic sampling and testing of wastewater quality.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Physical ability

Computer literacy

Experience

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

EOCP Wastewater Treatment Level II

EOCP Wastewater Collection Level I

Job description

Wastewater Treatment Operator II

Join our City of Kelowna team as a Wastewater Treatment Operator II. Our Wastewater Treatment Facility serves approximately 80 per cent of Kelowna’s population, protecting Okanagan Lake and the connected waterways.

As a Wastewater Treatment Operator II, you will monitor and make adjustments at the wastewater treatment processes and wastewater (including storm water) collection systems in compliance with all regulatory and safety regulations. You will troubleshoot equipment and perform preventative and emergency maintenance/repairs along with basic sampling and testing of wastewater quality.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent
• EOCP Wastewater Treatment Level II
• EOCP Wastewater Collection Level I
• B.C. Driver’s License - Class 5
• Computer literacy
• Experience
• Teamwork, flexibility, and physical ability

Help create Kelowna asa City of the Future. Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly and lead responsibly.Live, work and playin one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelownaboasts miles of lake access,public areasand outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene,healthyand connectedneighbourhoods,and a world-renowned College and University.You’reonlyaquick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport.

Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance and career and professional development. These CUPE bargaining unit positionsofferan hourly rateof $40.17 per hour(based on a 40-hour work week)plusemployer-paidcomprehensive benefits, paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans.

• employer-paidcomprehensive benefits
• paid vacation
• one of Canada’s top pension plans

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Applications must be received by end of dayOctober 20, 2026.

Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the closing date are thanked for their interest