Water & Wastewater Operator

Ontario Water Works Association

St. Marys

On-site

CAD 37,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

OCWA is seeking a dedicated water/ wastewater operator to operate and maintain facilities in the Region. You will handle routines, monitor systems, collect samples, and adjust processes to ensure safe water and compliance. Strong teamwork and safety awareness are essential.

Applicants should hold Class 1 certifications or be in an Operator-in-Training track, with on-call rotation willingness and a valid G license. OCWA offers career progression, certification support, and benefits.

Qualifications

Must hold Class 1 Wastewater Certification or be eligible as an Operator-in-Training (OIT).
Must be able to obtain required Class 1 certification within 180 days of start date.
Valid Class G driver’s license and availability for on-call rotations.
Knowledge of OHSA and safety procedures related to water operations.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain water and wastewater facilities within the Region.
Perform routine preventive maintenance and monitor processes.
Take samples, interpret results, and adjust controls as needed.
Maintain logs and prepare clear reports; communicate with team and clients.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Planning & scheduling

Teamwork

Manual labour

Good communication

Education

Class 1 Wastewater Certification

Class 1 Water Treatment Certification

Class 1 Water Distribution Certification

Ontario O Reg. 128/04/129/04 eligible OIT

Tools

CMMS

Monitoring systems

Job description

Water is our business and our passion. It can be yours too. The water professionals at OCWA know the value of water better than anyone. Our work benefits communities across Ontario every day.

Our job (and possibly yours) is also to return treated and safe water back to our lakes and rivers. At OCWA, we have a deep respect for the environment and our responsibility for the health of the communities we serve drives us.

A job at OCWA is an opportunity to make a positive impact on millions—a big responsibility. Are you ready? We think you are. So come on in. The water is perfect.

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

What we are looking for:

Mandatory

Class 1 Wastewater Treatment, Class 1 Wastewater Collection, Class 1 Water Treatment and Class 1 Water Distribution and Supply.
A lesser qualified candidate may be considered as an under-fill 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.
Should a successful applicant be employed as an under-fill Operator, he/she will be required to write and pass the required Class 1 certification exams and Limited Surface Water or Ground Water subsystem within 180 days from their start date.
Must be available for overtime and ability to be on-call after regular working hours as part of a rotation and must be able to respond to on-call within a reasonable period of time.
Valid Class G driver’s license

Knowledge

Good knowledge of 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 and instrumentation.
Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related to 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.

What’s in it for you?

Flexible learning and development opportunities
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.

OCWA’s Operator Career Path Program:

The 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 below.

OCWA offers internal career progression for Operators through the Operator Career Path to encourage them to pursue higher‑level licences. 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: