Utility Operator, Permanent Full-Time

Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it is also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches

We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

Purpose of the position

The position will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Conducts daily equipment checks to ensure proper operation within the utility system.
• Performs procedure and preventative maintenance tasks as required.
• Respond to public and operational alarm calls to troubleshoot issues and take corrective actions
• Operate and maintain the treatment, distribution and collection systems as per provincial and federal legislation.
• Perform daily laboratory samplings and analysis.
• Participates in “on-call” rotation as needed.

Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it is also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches

We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

Purpose of the position

The position will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Conducts daily equipment checks to ensure proper operation within the utility system.
• Performs procedure and preventative maintenance tasks as required.
• Respond to public and operational alarm calls to troubleshoot issues and take corrective actions
• Operate and maintain the treatment, distribution and collection systems as per provincial and federal legislation.
• Perform daily laboratory samplings and analysis.
• Participates in “on-call” rotation as needed.

Please see attached Job Description for further detail.

Qualifications:

• A Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of related utility experience (water, sewer, natural gas and storm)
• AWWOA Level I certification in WD, WT, WWC & WWT is preferred
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Related Journeyman Trade would be an asset.
• Related utility tickets would be an asset (Line Locating, PE Fusion, RMO).
• Natural Gas Utility Operator level 1 would be considered an asset.
• Basic computer skills, SCADA, MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Class 5 Driver’s License is required.

The successful candidate will require a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Drivers’ Abstract (documents must be dated within a 6-month period).

Position details

• Full-time permanent position, 2080 hours annually,40 hour work week, shift work. )with evening and weekend obligations as required.
• On Call Rotation

What We Offer You

• Annual salary range $67,849.60 to $94,889.650 ($32.62 to $45.62 hourly)
• Extensive compensation and benefits package:
  • 3 weeks vacation, 12 personal health days, general illness leave, bereavement leave
  • Sunlife extended health & dental benefits package (100% employer paid)
  • LAPP Pension Plan
  • Employee Family & Assistance Program (EFAP) - Telus Health
  • All access pass to Bold Centre and Swimming Pool
  • Active Social Club (events for all employees)
  • Great work culture
  • Work life balance at the lake
  • Affordable living in a rural community and tourist destination known for fishing and hunting
  • Active sporting communit