Water Treatment Plant Operator

City of Portage la Prairie; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Pension plan

Job summary

The City of Portage la Prairie is seeking a permanent full-time Water Treatment Operator. The successful candidate will operate and maintain water treatment systems, ensure safe potable water, and support ongoing education to attain class 4 certification.

Requirements include MB Class 5 license, Grade 12 or GED, and at least 2 years of post-secondary education in sciences or related fields. Benefits include a comprehensive package and pension plan.

Qualifications

• Must have MB Class 5 driver's license.
• Grade 12 education or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years post-secondary education in the Sciences, Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Studies, or related fields.
• Physically fit with good mechanical aptitude and commitment to education to obtain class 4 water treatment certification.

Responsibilities

• Guarantee the consistent operation of water treatment systems.
• Ensure effective treatment of potable water and protect public health and local ecosystems.

Skills

Driver's license MB class 5

Education

Grade 12 / GED

2+ years post-secondary in Sciences or related fields

Job description

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 laPrairie 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.