Water Treatment Plant Operator

AMM; Stephenfield; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Company matched retirement program

Internal training for CEUs

Safety focused work environment

Rotating schedule

Job summary

Pembina Valley Water Cooperative in Stephenfield, MB is hiring a Water Treatment Plant Operator to join the team at the Stephenfield Facility. Training will be provided to obtain water plant operator certification. Applicants with relevant experience may be eligible for higher starting wage.

The position offers an excellent benefits package and a rotating schedule including some weekends. The starting salary is $25–$29 per hour for an Operator-in-Training with no prior experience, and applicants

Qualifications

• Water treatment experience or certification welcomed.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and in inclement weather.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Post-secondary education or experience in mechanical or electrical field is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate day-to-day control of the water treatment process to ensure potable water quality and supply.
• Perform routine maintenance, process checks, troubleshooting and related duties.
• Contribute to labs, administration and responsibilities related to reservoirs and pumping stations.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Mechanical aptitude

Work at heights

Confined spaces

Weather conditions

Education

Post-secondary education in mechanical/electrical field

Water treatment certification an asset

Job description

Water Treatment Plant Operator Employer: Pembina Valley Water Cooperative Location: Stephenfield Application Deadline: October 9, 2026

Job Description:

Pembina Valley Water Cooperative is hiring a Water Treatment Plant Operator to join their team at the Stephenfield Facility. Experienced operators or someone wanting to start a new career in water are both encouraged to apply.

Position Description:

Perform day-to-day activities consisting of the control of the water treatment process, which impacts the volume and quality of the potable water. This may include performance of day-to- day maintenance, process checks, troubleshooting, laboratory, administration, special study work or duties with respect to reservoirs and pumping stations.

• Excellent benefits package offered by the municipal government program
• Competitive Industry Wage
• Company matched retirement savings program (starts at 8.3% match)
• Strong support for internal training to obtain CEU’s for progression
• Strong safety focus
• Participate in a rotating schedule. Consisting of some weekends, once certified

Qualifications:

• Water Treatment Certification an asset
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and in inclement weather conditions
• Valid driver’s licence
• A good team player and positive attitude
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Experience in a computerized environment
• Post secondary education or experience in mechanical or electrical field an asset

Training will be provided to obtain water plant operator certification.

The starting salary for this position is $25-$29 per hour for an Operator-in-Training (OIT) with no prior experience.

Applicants with relevant experience and certification may be eligible for a higher starting wage.

Application deadline is October 9th, 2026.

Pembina Valley Water Coop is Manitoba’s 3rd largest water utility producing potable water for 14 municipalities in south central Manitoba. We operate 3 Water Treatment Plants and over 300kms of distribution network to provide drinking water to over 60,000 people in Southern MB.