Water Treatment Operator

Government of Nunavut; Rankin Inlet; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Allowance

Staff Housing

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut invites applications for a Water Treatment Operator in Rankin Inlet. You will report to the Water, Wastewater System Manager and ensure the delivery of safe drinking water and piped water/sewer services for the community.

The role involves maintaining tempering to prevent freezing, and daily testing of chlorine and fluoride to keep water safe. Indeterminate/permanent position with housing options and a northern allowance.

Qualifications

• Must ensure safe drinking water and maintain water/sewer services for Rankin Inlet.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe drinking water and water/sewer piped service for Rankin Inlet. Water is tempered to prevent freezing. Chlorine gas and fluoride solution are added and tested daily to ensure safe drinking water.

Job description

Title: Water Treatment Operator
Department: Transportation and Infrastructure Nunavut
Community: Rankin Inlet
Requisition Number: 1052
Type of Employment: Indeterminate

Salary range: $106,193 to $120,550 per year,40hours/week

Northern Allowance: $18,887 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date: November 13, 2026 @11:59 p.m. central time

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants. Applicants must be currently eligible to work in Canada

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

Reporting to the Water, Wastewater System Manager, the Water Treatment Operator isresponsible to provide safe drinking water and water/sewer piped service for the community of Rankin Inlet. Water is supplied by a supply and return system back to the pump house and water needs to be tempered to keep the water from freezing. Chlorine Gas and Fluoride solution is added to the water and must be tested daily to ensure the levels are kept within a safe range and water is safe to drink.