Water Treatment Technician

Lynn Rodens; Arnprior; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynn Rodens is seeking a Water Treatment Technician to support the safe and reliable operation of a municipal/industrial water facility in Ontario. This role monitors treatment processes, ensures regulatory compliance, and delivers high-quality drinking water for the community.

You’ll operate and monitor systems, perform routine testing, adjust chemical feeds, conduct plant inspections, respond to alarms, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with coagulation, filtration, disinfection, and distribution.
• Ability to interpret operating trends and SCADA data.
• Must hold a valid Ontario G driver's license.
• Willing to work rotating shifts and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment and distribution systems
• Perform routine testing, sampling, and laboratory analysis (chlorine residuals, turbidity, pH, etc.)
• Adjust chemical feed systems and treatment processes to maintain water quality
• Conduct daily plant inspections, readings, and operational logs
• Respond to alarms and troubleshoot pumps, valves, filters, and instrumentation
• Complete preventative maintenance and minor mechanical work
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation and emergency response
• Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory reporting
• Ensure compliance with Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act and MECP regulations
• Coordinate with maintenance, laboratory, and operations staff

Skills

Water treatment processes

Mechanical aptitude

SCADA data interpretation

Valid Ontario Driver’s License (G)

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

About The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Water Treatment Technician to support the safe and reliable operation of a municipal/industrial water treatment facility in Ontario. This role is responsible for monitoring treatment processes, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring high-quality drinking/process water for the community and customers.

About The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Water Treatment Technician to support the safe and reliable operation of a municipal/industrial water treatment facility in Ontario. This is a stable, long-term opportunity with strong training support and advancement potential for operators pursuing higher certification levels.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and monitor water treatment and distribution systems
• Perform routine testing, sampling, and laboratory analysis (chlorine residuals, turbidity, pH, etc.)
• Adjust chemical feed systems and treatment processes to maintain water quality
• Conduct daily plant inspections, readings, and operational logs
• Respond to alarms and troubleshoot pumps, valves, filters, and instrumentation
• Complete preventative maintenance and minor mechanical work
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation and emergency response
• Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory reporting
• Ensure compliance with Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act and MECP regulations
• Coordinate with maintenance, laboratory, and operations staff

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of water treatment processes (coagulation, filtration, disinfection, distribution)
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to interpret SCADA data and operating trends
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License (G)
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional certification in Water Distribution or Wastewater Treatment
• Experience in municipal water plants, utilities, or industrial treatment facilities
• SCADA/HMI monitoring experience
• Pump maintenance or mechanical background (millwright/maintenance exposure is an asset)
• Confined space and WHMIS training
• Stable, recession-resistant industry