Water Treatment Plant Operator (Permanent, Full-Time)

Kamloops; Kamloops; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Union CUPE Local 900

Job summary

The City of Kamloops is seeking a permanent, full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator to join our team and ensure safe, clean drinking water for the community. You will operate, maintain and optimize a state-of-the-art treatment system under the Crew Leader – Water Treatment Facility, making key operational decisions daily and upholding stringent regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate holds EOCP Level III Water Treatment Certificate, a Water Technology credential, at least three years of

Qualifications

• EOCP Level III Water Treatment Certificate or equivalent.
• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in a Water Technology program.
• Minimum three years of experience in water treatment at a Class III/IV facility.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; 70% test pass rate required.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and optimize a state-of-the-art water treatment system.
• Make key operational decisions under supervision and train others.
• Ensure all water meets or exceeds regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Training others

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Water Technology certificate/diploma

EOCP Level III Water Treatment Certificate

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody everyday. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

Position Overview

Are you ready to play a vital role in delivering safe, clean drinking water to the community? As a permanent, full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator, you’ll be at the forefront of a sophisticated and crucial operation—managing, maintaining, and optimizing a state-of-the-art water treatment system that safeguards public health every day.

Under the guidance of the Crew Leader – Water Treatment Facility you’ll make key operational decisions, tackle complex challenges, and ensure that every drop of water meets or surpasses all stringent regulatory standards. This role demands sharp judgment, technical expertise, and the ability to lead and train others, all while working within a dynamic, fast-paced environment filled with high-tech controls, chemicals, and continuous problem-solving.

Living in Kamloops

We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit -traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications

• Level III Water Treatment Certificate through the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) of BC/Yukon and a member in good standing.
• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in a Water Technology program.
• Minimum three (3) years' previous relevant related experience in water treatment. Must be currently working at a Class III or IV water treatment facility.
• Proficient in basic Word and basic Excel, as demonstrated through testing.(70% pass rate required)
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.

This is a unionized position with CUPE Local 900; check out our Collective Agreement (2024 - 2025) for full details (ratified 2026 Collective Agreement coming soon). As this is a unionized position, all qualifications must be met in order to be shortlisted for the position.

Hours & Days of Work

Non-normal shifts, rotational shifts required.

40

Hourly Rate

$44.341

We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest.