Water & Wastewater Operator

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Stratford; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

OCWA is seeking a temporary operator to operate and maintain the Region's water and wastewater facilities. The role includes progression through OCWA's Operator Career Path with increasing responsibilities and higher pay as new certifications are obtained.

As you develop higher licenses, you become eligible for additional base or premium pay per OCWA's schedule. The position supports certification advancement and internal career progression within a structured framework.

Qualifications

• Water/wastewater operations certification required/mandatory.
• Under-fill option available for lesser-qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the water and wastewater facilities within the Region.

Skills

Water operations

Education

Class 1 Wastewater Treatment

Class 1 Wastewater Collection

Class 1 Water Treatment

Class 1 Water Distribution and Supply

Job description

Apply By:Friday, October 9, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

1 Temporary with a contract duration up to 6 months

Job code:

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

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.

About the job

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

• $24.88 to $26.41 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

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