Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator

Fitzii; Canada; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Envirosearch Operations Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator to maintain plants and associated plumbing, ensuring a clean community water supply and compliant effluent.

The role requires MECP Water and Sewage licenses (OWWCO) with OIT certificates and will involve travel across the Oshawa–Cobourg area. Duties include monitoring processes, sampling, dosing, inspection, and safety compliance; on-call emergencies may be required.

Qualifications

• MECP licenses required with OIT certificates for water/wastewater.
• Must work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid G driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to safely handle 25 kg chemical pails/bags.
• Experience mentoring others is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor treatment processes: screening, aeration, clarification, disinfection, lagoon systems.
• Sample water and wastewater and perform onsite process analysis.
• Perform dosing calculations and adjust dosing rates.
• Inspect and service treatment plant components and control systems.
• Maintain logs and work orders; communicate site changes and emergencies.
• Support safety practices and respond to emergency calls.

Education

MECP Water and Sewage licenses (OWWCO). Minimum Operator-In-Training certificates for water and wastewater treatment

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Envirosearch Operations was created in 2001 to specialize in providing water and wastewater operations services to non-municipal owners of water and wastewater treatment facilities in the Province of Ontario. At our heart, we believe in teamwork between Owners, Regulators, and our team to support the protection of both the public and the environment. We are a 24/7 company with emergency response and continuous operations responsibilities. Others in our industry include Municipalities, Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) and Veolia. Envirosearch Operations Inc. specializes in providing professional and operational services to industrial, commercial, institutional, and private sector owners.

Why Work for Us:

• Build your career and meet your professional objectives
• Apply your experience every day and be challenged by “out-of-the-box” thinking
• Experience challenging work opportunities and variety in your day
• Mentor and be mentored to build skills through the team
• Independently manage your day-to-day schedule
• Be supported by a culture of teamwork and collaboration
• Participate in our training and support programs
• Enjoy our competitive compensation and benefit package

TheWater/Wastewater Treatment Operatoris responsible for maintaining the water/wastewater treatment plants, collection, and distribution plumbing. This helps ensure the availability of a clean community water supply and the discharge of effluent that meets applicable legislative requirements.

This position is open following a recent departure, and we are looking for the right person to step in and continue driving the team forward!

The wage range for this role is $ 26.10 to $28.40, based on experience and water/wastewater certification level.

Location:

This position will travel throughout the Oshawa – Cobourg area (east of Toronto, west of Peterborough).

Roles and responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring treatment processes, including screening, aeration, clarification, disinfection, and lagoon systems
• Sampling water and wastewater, as well as performing onsite process analysis
• Performing common dosing calculations, setting dosing rates, and monitoring to ensure the desired dosing rate is achieved
• Inspecting, servicing, and repairing components of the treatment plants, including but not limited to intakes, conveyance equipment, chemical treatment equipment, and control systems
• Assisting in the execution of the Envirosearch preventative maintenance program
• Supervising subcontractors to support site operations
• Completing log and work order reports using electronic communications
• Recommending the purchase of goods and equipment
• Communicating changes in site conditions
• Demonstrating advanced understanding of safety, including consistent identification of hazards, implementing risk abatement strategies and where necessary, selection of personal protective equipment
• Responding to emergency calls and be available during duty periods
• Contributing towards achieving desired Quality Control & Quality Assurance goals
• Performing other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• MECP Water and Sewage licenses (issued by OWWCO). Minimum level of Operator-In-Training (OIT) certificates for water and wastewater treatment required
• Experience in a related field is an asset
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable with motors, electrical and/or plumbing is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others to develop skills in the team
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision once trained
• Valid G driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
• Must have the ability to safely manage 25kg chemical pails and bags
• Demonstrated ability to describe observations by telephone, supplemented with photos
• Ability to work efficiently with extremely high accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to efficiently multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High level of skill with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and mobile apps
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with active listening
• Confidence in asking questions and clarification on tasks assigned
• A desire to learn and take initiative to always improve
• First Aid Certificate is considered an asset

We appreciate all who express interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note, AI tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment process (such as screening resumes and scheduling or organizing candidate information). Final decisions on all hiring steps are always made by our HR and leadership teams.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Envirosearch Operations will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.