Water/Wastewater Operator

Atikokan Economic Development Corporation; Atikokan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water/wastewater operations is seeking a Water/Wastewater Operator in Atikokan. This full-time role involves maintaining treatment facilities, requiring physical stamina and relevant certifications. Join a growing team dedicated to providing premium services to various clients.

Qualifications

• Ability to acquire additional Water and Wastewater licenses.
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining water treatment plants and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Lifting and managing equipment and objects.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Flexibility

Mechanical Inclination

Electrical Inclination

Fast-paced Environment

Education

Operator-In-Training (OIT) Certificates

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Business Name: Northern Waterworks Inc.
Contact Person: Marisa Balgue
Website: https://nwi.ca/
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Job Title: Water/Wastewater Operator

Job Description:

Northern Waterworks Inc. provides premium water/wastewater operations to Municipal, First Nation, and corporate clients. We are a high growth company expanding rapidly throughout Ontario, now with divisions in Northwestern Ontario, Northeastern Ontario and Southern Ontario.

The Water/Wastewater Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining water treatment plants and wastewater treatment facilities.

Position: Water/Wastewater Operator

• Location: Atikokan, ON
• Permanent Full-Time
• 40-hour wok week: 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday, with rotational weekend and statutory holiday on-call responsibilities (24 hours/day)

Prerequisites

• Proof of Operator-In-Training (OIT) certificates – minimum, certificates higher than OIT considered an asset
• Ability to acquire additional Water and Wastewater licenses as necessitated by the plant, within an appropriate timeframe.

Attributes:

• Willing to obtain training to meet basic requirements
• Flexible to work outside normal operating hours, as required
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment
• Capable of troubleshooting
• Mechanically & electrically inclined
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable using computers/programs (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Willing to travel and work outdoors, as required

Working Conditions:

• The Water/Wastewater Operator has a physically strenuous and demanding job and must be able to lift 50lbs or more. The individual will be lifting, pulling and managing equipment and objects. This position also requires the transportation and handling of potentially dangerous materials.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Resumes stating qualifications and work experience related to the selection criteria shall be submitted to Human Resources via email to [e-mail] quoting the position noted above.

Posting Date: May 12, 2025
Closing Date: May 23, 2025

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Application Deadline: 2025-05-24