Water Treatment Plant Operator

Rural Municipalities of Alberta; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian municipal organization is looking for a full-time position in Cold Lake, Alberta, responsible for ensuring the safe treatment and distribution of potable water. Key responsibilities include monitoring bacteriological levels, maintaining water and sewage systems, and reporting data to regulatory bodies. Candidates should have 2-3 years of relevant experience and necessary Alberta Environment Certifications. Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years’ experience in utilities, water treatment or a related field.
• Alberta Environment Certification – Level II Water Treatment and Water Distribution required.
• Standard First Aid, CPR, Confined Space Entry, H2S, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe distribution, treatment, disinfection, and transmission of potable water.
• Follow environmental standards and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain and repair water and wastewater systems, pump houses, and treatment facilities.

Skills

Time management

Computer skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy Equipment Operator certification

Water Treatment Certification

Wastewater Treatment Certification

Job description

With a population of approximately 16,300, Cold Lake is a city that offers a wealth of excitement, adventure and entertainment for all in any season. Hugging the southern shores of Alberta’s seventh largest lake, this recreational paradise can be accessed in summer and winter through western Canada’s largest inland marina. New housing, excellent educational facilities, a multipurpose recreational facility and a college are just a few of the highlights that truly make Cold Lake a community of choice.

Key Responsibilities

This is a permanent, full-time position with the Infrastructure Services Department.

Reporting to the Water Treatment Plant Foreman, this position is responsible for:

• Ensuring the safe distribution, treatment, disinfection, and transmission of potable water to all City of Cold Lake residents and customers.
• Following environmental standards, and federal and provincial regulatory bodies.
• Ensuring the safe operation of the City’s water and sewage systems.
• Oversee safe disinfection of potable water and uninterrupted transmission of water to customers.
• Monitoring bacteriological levels.
• Reporting data to Alberta Environment for analysis.
• Obtaining field samples, lab testing, organizing data, and record management.
• Maintenance and repair of the water and wastewater systems, pump houses, lift stations, and treatment facility.

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years’ experience in utilities, water treatment or a related field;
• High School diploma or equivalent;
• A current Class 3 Driver’s license with Q endorsement;
• Alberta Environment Certification – Level II Water Treatment and Water Distribution, Level I Waste Water Treatment, and Level II Waste Water Collection certificates are required with a preference given to those with Level II certification for all;
• Standard First Aid, CPR, Confined Space Entry, H2S, Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Heavy Equipment Operator certifications are preferred;
• Strong time management, computer, communication, organizational, and customer service skills.