Water & Wastewater Operator

Government of Manitoba; Milner Ridge; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba is seeking a Maintenance Tradesperson 2 for Milner Ridge, MB to operate and maintain potable water and wastewater systems, ensuring compliance and reliable service. The role involves hands-on maintenance, monitoring, sampling, and documentation in accordance with provincial standards.

The position offers regular full-time employment with a salary range of $64,550.00 to $75,694.00 per year, and requires Manitoba Water Treatment Level 2, Manitoba Wastewater Treatment

Qualifications

• Experience in water and wastewater treatment operations.
• Experience conducting wastewater testing and evaluation.
• Experience operating mechanical equipment used in water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Knowledge of potable water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, and collection processes.
• Ability to perform laboratory testing and quality control procedures.
• Demonstrated experience using math in an operational or technical environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor treatment facilities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform routine monitoring, sampling, testing, and documentation.
• Complete preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Respond to equipment/process issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate operational records.

Skills

Water/wastewater ops

Wastewater testing

Mechanical equipment

Water distribution

Lab testing

Math in ops

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Manitoba Water Treatment Level 2

Manitoba Wastewater Treatment Level 1

Manitoba Wastewater Collection Level 1

Manitoba Water Distribution Level 1

Class 5 driver’s licence

Job description

MM2 Maintenance Tradesperson 2

Regular/full-time

Department of Consumer Protection and Government Services

Operations - District 2; Asset Management

Milner Ridge MB

Advertisement Number: 45046

Salary(s): MM2 $64,550.00 - $75,694.00 per year

Closing Date: October 30, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Water & Wastewater Operator is responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of potable water and wastewater treatment systems. The role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water and the environmentally responsible treatment and disposal of wastewater, in full compliance with provincial regulations and standards. This position plays a critical role in protecting public health, environmental sustainability, and regulatory compliance while supporting reliable water and wastewater services for clients.

Duties:

The incumbent will perform routine monitoring, sampling, testing, and documentation to verify system performance and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining treatment plant equipment, completing preventative and corrective maintenance, responding to equipment or process issues, and maintaining accurate operational records. The role requires following established safety, environmental, and operational procedures while working independently and collaborating with internal teams, clients, and external service providers as needed.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience in water and wastewater treatment operations
• Experience conducting wastewater testing and evaluation
• Experience operating mechanical equipment used in water and wastewater treatment plants and operating and maintaining safety equipment
• Knowledge of potable water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, and collection processes
• Ability to perform laboratory testing and quality control procedures
• Demonstrated experience using math in an operational or technical environment
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong written communication skills to communication clearly and effectively
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical skills

Desired:

• Understanding of potable water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and collection, plant operation and maintenance
• Knowledge of provincial regulations

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must have a Manitoba Water treatment level 2
• Must have a Manitoba Wastewater treatment level 1
• Must have a Manitoba Wastewater collection level 1
• Must have a Manitoba Water distribution level 1
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent from another jurisdiction
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory enhanced security screening level 2
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.