Water Operator II - Treatment

City of White Rock; White Rock; On-site; CAD 130,872,000 - 140,515,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of White Rock is seeking a Water Operator II - Treatment to join our Water Treatment team. This role focuses on operating and maintaining the city's water treatment plant and distribution systems, ensuring safe, clean drinking water and firefighting supplies.

Applicants should hold EOCP Water Treatment Level II and EOCP Water Distribution Level I, with a valid BC Class 5 license. The position is full-time, daytime hours, with after-hours call-outs as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by tech courses related to the work plus some related experience.
• EOCP Water Treatment Level II certification or in progress.
• EOCP Water Distribution Level I certification or in progress.
• Ability to operate and maintain water treatment systems and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain City water treatment plant systems.
• Utilize SCADA to monitor plant data and respond to alarms.
• Perform routine maintenance on meters, valves and related waterworks fittings.
• Maintain accurate records of operations, maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Water treatment

SCADA monitoring

Troubleshooting

Record keeping

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12

EOCP Water Treatment Level II

EOCP Water Distribution Level I

Tools

SCADA

Job description

The City of White Rock

Water Operator II - Treatment

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 40 Hours
Pay Grade: $46.07/hourly
Hours of Work: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Competition Number: 2026-50
Closing Date: October 1, 2026 @ 4:30PM

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
Are you an experienced water distribution professional who takes pride in protecting public health and leading high-quality field operations? The City of White Rock is seeking a motivated and safety-focused individual with a strong work ethic who is either certified or actively pursuing EOCP Water Treatment Level II certification. The Water Operator II - Treatment is a key member of the Water Treatment team and is responsible for performing a broad range of field and technical duties related to the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the City’s water treatment plant systems and infrastructure. This work supports the continuous delivery of a safe and reliable drinking water supply for both domestic consumption and firefighting.

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by technical courses related to the work plus some related experience working with water 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.
• Working knowledge of the water treatment and distribution system.
• Sound knowledge of SCADA networks and ability to use SCADA to monitor system-operating data.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine system operating issues and provide related information and assistance.
• 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.
• Ability to perform all servicing, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and related duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to assist in the inspection, maintenance and operation of water 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.
• Ability to use the software applications applicable to the work.
• Ability to work cooperatively and amicably in a team or independently environment with a safety-first attitude.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and perform duties with minimal supervision.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Requirements

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia
• EOCP Water Treatment Level II
• EOCP Water Distribution Level I
• Physical ability to perform field-based work, including working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Availability to respond to after-hours call-outs and emergency repairs as required
• Commitment to maintaining water quality standards, operational excellence, and public safety