Water Treatment Operator

Brandon University; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Portage la Prairie is hiring a permanent full-time Water Treatment Operator to join our operations team. This on-site role focuses on maintaining safe potable water and ensuring reliable treatment processes for the community.

The successful candidate will hold a Grade 12 or GED, a valid MB Class 5 driver’s license, and at least 2 years of post-secondary education in relevant sciences; pursuing Class 4 water treatment certification is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or GED mandatory.
• MB Class 5 driver’s license required.
• Minimum 2 years post-secondary education in sciences, civil engineering technology, environmental studies, or related fields.
• Ideal candidate will pursue Class 4 water treatment certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment systems to ensure safe potable water.
• Maintain public and environmental health in the region.
• Pursue continued education to obtain Class 4 water certification.
• Work as part of a team to ensure reliable system operation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Commitment to education

Education

Grade 12 or GED

2 years post-secondary in sciences/related fields

MB Class 5 driver’s license

Job description

City of Portage la Prairie Posted: September 11, 2026
Expires: October 11, 2026

Location

Our water treatment plant is expanding, and we want you to join our team.

Have you ever thought of pursuing a career in water treatment? There are many benefits of working in this field, including career stability, teamwork, having a meaningful impact on your community, diverse opportunities, continuous education, and a great variety of work. Water Treatment Operators play a vital role in maintaining public and environmental health within the region. Water treatment professionals have the crucial task of guaranteeing the consistent operation of systems, effective treatment of potable water, and preventing any negative impact on the health of our local ecosystems.

The City of Portage la Prairie has an immediate opening for permanent full-time (40 hours per week) Water Treatment Operator. The successful applicant will have a valid MB class 5 driver's license, a grade 12 education or GED and a minimum of 2 years post-secondary education in the Sciences, Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Studies, or related fields. The ideal candidate will be physically fit, have excellent mechanical aptitude and a commitment to continued education to obtain class 4 water treatment certification.

The City of Portage la Prairie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pension plan. Compensation is outline in our CUPE collective agreement and is dependent upon qualifications, experience, and certification.

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Portage la Prairie is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation.