Water Treatment Technician - Growth, Training & On-Call

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

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.