Water Treatment Plant Operator – Training Opportunity (Permanent, Full-time)

Kamloops; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

City of Kamloops is seeking a permanent, full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator – Training Opportunity to join our municipal water services team in Kamloops. This role starts at Pay Grade 12 with an hourly rate of $41.526, offering hands-on training toward EOCP Water Treatment Level III and progression to a fully qualified operator.

You will work under the Crew Leader – Water Treatment Facility, gain practical experience with a state-of-the-art treatment system, and help ensure safe, clean

Qualifications

• EOCP Level I Water Treatment Certificate and in good standing.
• Ability to obtain Level II Water Treatment Certificate within eight weeks.
• Ability to obtain Level III Water Treatment Certificate within two years of Level II.
• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in a Water Technology program.
• Minimum three years' related experience in water treatment; currently at a Class III or IV facility.
• Proficient in Word and Excel with a 70% pass rate requirement.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence or equivalent.

Skills

Water treatment experience (3+ years)

Driver's Licence

Education

EOCP Level I Water Treatment Certificate

EOCP Level II Water Treatment Certificate

EOCP Level III Water Treatment Certificate

Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Water Technology

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Water Treatment Plant Operator – Training Opportunity (Permanent, Full-time) - (2041)

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 – Training Opportunity, 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.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Level I Water Treatment Certificate through the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) of BC/Yukon and a member in good standing.
• Ability to obtain Level II Water Treatment Certificate through the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) within eight (8) weeks.
• Ability to obtain Level IIII Water Treatment Certificate through the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) within two (2) years of obtaining the Level II Water Treatment Certificate through the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP).
• 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 or equivalent.

For further information on the Water Treatment Plant Operator position, please see the attached job description for the fully qualified position and for further information on the details around the training opportunity please see the attached terms and conditions.

Please note, this position is posted alongside requisition Water Treatment Plant Operator - 2024 and our preference is to hire a fully qualified Water Treatment Plant Operator. If there are no fully qualified applicants, we may hire from this training opportunity.

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.

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.

A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.

Awarding of Training Opportunity:

To be successful for this training opportunity, applicants must meet the above requirements. Applicants are able to participate in a maximum of three training opportunities within the Department.

On-the-Job Experience and Training:

The successful candidate for this opportunity will be gaining experience towards becoming a fully qualified Water Treatment Plant Operator. The exact length of the training opportunity may vary based on the previous experience of the successful candidate and the length of the position, but will be a maximum of two (2) years and eight (8) weeks.

Pay Rate:

The successful applicant for this training opportunity will receive the pay rate of Pay Grade 12 (outside), $41.526 per hour to start. After successful completion of the Training Opportunity and achievement of EOCP Water Treatment Level III, the incumbent will move to a Pay Grade 13 (outside), as a fully qualified Water Treatment Plant Operator.

Time Commitment to the Position:

The successful candidate will be required to remain in the Water Treatment Plant Operator position for a minimum of the amount of time it took the candidate to become fully qualified.

Probationary Period:

The probationary period for this position will be six (6) months.

Hours & Days of Work

Non-normal shifts, rotational shifts required.

40

Hourly Rate

$41.526

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by email at [e-mail] or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.

External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements for each job you apply. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers.