Water & Wastewater Quality Technician

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kelowna is looking for a Water & Wastewater Quality Technician to collect and analyze water quality samples at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The position involves operating laboratory equipment and maintaining a safe working environment, requiring a diploma in a related field and experience in water quality management.

Qualifications

• Experience with sampling, testing, and recording potable water quality required.
• Ability to operate laboratory and computer equipment.
• Experience in a wastewater treatment laboratory is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes water quality samples.
• Communicates results to facility staff.
• Maintains laboratory and sampling equipment.

Skills

Sample analysis

Water quality testing

Data evaluation

Education

Water Quality Technology Diploma or related discipline

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on July 2, 2025.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as "other documents".

Please ensure that you have a Driver's Abstract to attach, as this is a required document when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver's Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s Licence”.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CK53770P

Position Title

Position Title Water & Wastewater Quality Technician

No. of Staff Required

No. of Staff Required 2

Position Type

Position Type FT

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

If Term position, enter length of Term in months N/A

Position Groups

Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division

Division Infrastructure (DV220)

Department

Department Utility Services (DP213)

Department Name

Branch

Branch Water Quality and Customer Care (BR267)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

A Water & Wastewater Quality Technician collects samples, analyzes and reports water quality results.

Duties - Union

• Operates a variety of laboratory and computer equipment.
• Collects, prepares and analyzes samples; sends samples to other labs for testing; prepares reagents.
• Reviews and evaluates data and communicates results to Wastewater Treatment Facility staff.
• Collects and arranges for the disposal of hazardous waste produced during laboratory testing.
• Maintains, calibrates and repairs various laboratory and sampling equipment; orders and maintains an inventory of related supplies; recommends equipment upgrades and expenditures.
• Responds to enquiries about laboratory operations from staff, consultants and the general public.
• Maintains the facility MDSD program.
• Trains staff in laboratory procedures and safety requirements.

Results and Activities - Non union

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs
Working outdoors with occasional uneven terrain and near swift water areas

Special Instructions to Applicant

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on July 2, 2025.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Please ensure that you have a Driver’s Abstract to attach, as this is a required document when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver’s Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s Licence”.

Additional Hiring Information

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Starts at $38.80 per hour with a 2-step progression to $41.34 per hour

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/25/2025

Closing Date

Closing Date 07/08/2025

Days of Work

Days of Work Monday-Friday

Standard Hours per Day 7

Hours of Work

Work Location

Work Location WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Other Document 1

Other Document 2

Other Document 3

Other Document 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Water Quality Technology Diploma or a diploma in a related discipline?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In progress
• * How many years of experience do you have with sampling, testing and recording potable water quality?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • More than 4 years
• * How many years of experience do you have in a wastewater treatment laboratory?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 3 years
  • More than 3 years
• * How many years experience do you have working with municipal water, sanitary and storm sewer systems?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * How many years experience do you have in agriculture, water and/or wastewater consumption practices?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-3 years
  • 3-5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Do you currently hold a valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I have a Class 7 (N)