WATER OPERATOR I City of White Rock

EOCP; White Rock; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of White Rock seeks two Water Operator I to maintain and operate the water distribution system. You will sample water, monitor quality, inspect systems, and support meter/valve servicing and hydrant work.

Applicants must have Grade 12 with technical courses or equivalent, SCADA knowledge, and a valid BC driver’s license. A safety-first mindset is essential for this role, which may require occasional evening work.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by technical courses related to the work plus some related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in maintenance, repair and installation of water meters, valves and related equipment, fittings and services.
• Safety precautions and hazards applicable to the work; ability to work with water distribution systems; SCADA familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Check water quality through sampling and lab analysis.
• Assist in system inspections, maintenance and operations.
• Service/install/repair water meters, valves, mains and hydrants; respond to alarms and public calls.

Skills

Water distribution

Meter & valve maintenance

SCADA operations

Safety-first attitude

Team or independent work

Education

Grade 12 + technical courses or equivalent

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

SCADA

iFix

Historian

Proficy Web Space

Job description

WATER OPERATOR I

Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time 40 Hours
Pay Grade: $43.25/hourly
Hours of Work: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Competition Number: 2026-54
Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The City of White Rock – where every wave of talent helps shape our City by the sea. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams.

The City of White Rock is a unique, ocean-side community of 26,000 citizens located half an hour south of Vancouver on the shore of Semiahmoo Bay and is known for its sunny weather, expansive beach, historic pier, delightful restaurants, and sense of community.

Overview:

The Engineering & Municipal Operations Department, Water Utilities Division, seeks two individuals with outstanding work ethic and a safety-first attitude to join their team. The Water Operator I is a dynamic team member of the team, responsible for performing diverse field and technical work related to the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the water distribution system. The incumbent will be responsible for checking water quality through water sampling and lab analysis; assisting in system inspections, system maintenance and operations; servicing, installing and performing repair tasks on water meters, valves, mains and hydrants; assisting with the more complex maintenance and repair tasks; troubleshooting routine system operating issues; operating SCADA to monitor system operating data; and responding to emergency alarms and calls from the public related to water services.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by technical courses related to the work plus some related experience working with water distribution and treatment systems; or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
• Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance, repair and installation of water meters, valves and related equipment, fittings and services;
• Considerable knowledge of the safety precautions and hazards applicable to the work;
• Sound knowledge of a functioning water Distribution System or systems;
• Some knowledge of a SCADA network;
• Some knowledge of iFix, Historian, Proficy Web Space software;
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in maintaining, repairing and installing water meters, valves and related waterworks fittings and services with minimal supervision;
• Ability to troubleshoot routine system operating issues and provide related information and assistance;
• Ability to assist in the inspection, maintenance and operation of water distribution and treatment systems;
• Ability to prepare and maintain records related to the work;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with internal and external customers.

Requirements:

• EOCP Water Distribution Level I
• Ability to work cooperatively and amicably in a team or independently environment with a safety-first attitude;
• Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license;
• Must be willing and available to work occasionally on evenings, weekends and holidays;

The City is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams and a more vibrant community starts with you! If your experience and education have prepared you for success in this role and you are committed to working in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy, and safe environment,