Water & Wastewater Operator

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Haileybury; On-site; CAD 3,846,000 - 4,279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification pay

On-call compensation

Job summary

Ontario Clean Water Agency seeks a water/wastewater professional to operate and maintain facilities in the Northeastern Region of Ontario. The role involves monitoring processes, performing routine maintenance, taking samples, and interpreting results to ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will join OCWA's Operator Career Path with opportunities for certification advancement, on-call pay, and pay progression as you obtain higher licenses. A commitment to safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Operator-in-Training to Class IV certificate required or to be obtained.
• Class 1 certification exams within 12 months if under-fill.
• Valid G-class driver’s license.
• On-call availability and rotation participation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water and wastewater facilities.
• Monitor processes, perform routine maintenance, take samples and adjust operations as needed.
• Maintain logs and communicate with colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Planning

Scheduling

Maintenance

Sampling

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Manual labour

Education

Operator-in-Training to Class IV certificate

Class 1 certification exams

Tools

CMMS software

Monitoring systems

Job description

$27.92 - $31.06 Per hour* (plus pay for water and wastewater certification)
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Join our team as a water/wastewater professional with OCWA!

The salary ranges below will be applied based on the certification you hold at the time of hire and will be progressed internally upon obtaining higher level certification/license:

• Salary Ranges: $26.51 to $28.14 per hour (OIT)
• $27.92 to $31.06 per hour (Level 1 Operator)
• $29.49 to $32.83 per hour (Level 2 Operator)
• $30.67 to $38.04 per hour (Level 3 or 4 Operator)
• *OCWA provides additional pay for water and wastewater certification/license

About the job

In this role, you will use your skills to operate and maintain the water and wastewater facilities within the Northeastern Region.

What you bring to the team

OCWA's Operator Career Path Program:

OCWA's Operator Career Path Program provides learning, continuing education, career development and certification advancement opportunities. As you develop and obtain higher level licenses, you will progress through the Operator Career Path with increased operational responsibilities as well as training and mentoring opportunities. When you successfully obtain a higher certification/license, you will be eligible for additional base or premium pay in accordance with the schedule above.

Mandatory requirements

• An Operator-in-Training (OIT) to Class IV certificate or license: Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment and Collection, Water Distribution and Supply, (as per O. Reg. 128/04).
• A lesser qualified candidate may be considered as an under-fill with a minimum Operator-in-Training (OIT), as specified in O.Reg. 128/04 of the Safe Drinking Water Act and O.Reg. 129/04 of the Ontario Water Resources Act(https://owwco.ca/operators/#gettingcertificate)
• Should a successful applicant be employed as an under-fill Operator (OIT), there will be a requirement to write and pass the required class 1 certification exams within 12 months of your start date. If you are not certified, please review this link to find out how to become certified:(https://owwco.ca/operators/#gettingcertificate)
• Must be available for overtime and ability to be on-call after regular working hours as part of a rotation. Employees who respond to on-call are compensated accordingly.
• Valid class G driver's license
• The successful candidate must be able to respond to on-call within a reasonable period of time.

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes to operate the facilities.
• Working experience/knowledge of the skilled trades for the maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and structures, including but not limited to the following skills: basic electrical repair, welding, plumbing, millwright, gas-fitting and steam-fitting.
• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related to water and wastewater operations and maintenance; health and safety procedures/WHMIS.
• Good knowledge of the relevant regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related to water and wastewater operations and maintenance, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and chemistry to make calculations for chemical and operating processes.
• Ability to interpret maintenance manuals, blueprints and other technical specifications; use and storage of industrial chemicals.
• Familiarity with computers, including monitoring and operating systems.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems would be an asset.

Skills and ability include:

• Analytical, problem-solving, planning and scheduling skills required to effectively inspect, operate and monitor the facilities processes and equipment.
• Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance; take samples, interpret results and make process control adjustments to resolve operating issues.
• Good oral and written communication skills to liaise with a variety of people including coworkers, clients, suppliers, while keeping accurate logs and writing reports.
• Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative.
• Ability to perform manual labour.

Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer.

We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code

The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. As the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Canada, we manage over 800 facilities from small well systems and lagoons to large water and wastewater treatment plants. Consider this opportunity if you are a motivated, team oriented individual seeking a career in the water and wastewater industry.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.
• A wide-ranging compensation structure focused on pay for certification, on-call pay, call-back pay, over-time and Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) pay.
• Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 30 years.
• Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology.
• A defined benefit pension plan; comprehensive health plan; life and disability insurance.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents.

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