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**Section**: Wastewater
**Division**: Water/Wastewater Treatment and Compliance
**Department**: Growth and Infrastructure
**Initial Reporting Location**: Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant

**Job Status**: Limited positions
**Estimated Probable Duration**:Up to Seven (7) Months (may be extended)

**Affiliation**: Outside Unit
**Hours of Work**: 80 hours bi-weekly
**Shift Work Required**: Yes
**Rate of Pay**: $32.76 to $37.05 per hour

**The start date will follow the selection process.**

**Characteristic Duties**: Under the supervision of a Wastewater Supervisor.
- Act as Operator-In-Charge and assume responsibility for the operation and maintenance of CGS’s wastewater facilities and infrastructure.
- Perform regular inspections of various facilities and perform the duties required to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the facility.
- Make operational adjustments and minor repairs to maintain operating effectiveness of the facility.
- Monitor and document facility and equipment performance, advise supervisor of problems to initiate corrective action.
- Collect samples, perform laboratory tests; take readings and maintain records, operational logs and reports.
- Assist in maintaining and repairing equipment, machinery and facilities. Perform minor maintenance on buildings, grounds and equipment including draining and cleaning facility components and structures.
- Maintain grounds by watering, mowing or fertilizing lawns, shrubs or other related items.
- Will be required to work on a seven (7) day / twenty four (24) hour shift schedule, if directed.
- Assist in training of facility Employees, as directed.
- Conduct Plant tours for general public, as directed.
- Assist tradespersons and maintenance staff as required.
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
- Perform other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
- Successful completion of a relevant two year post-secondary diploma from a recognized college considered an asset.
- Applicants must possess valid Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection Level 1 Certificates from the Ontario Operator Certification Program. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain certification in good standing.
- Minimum of one (1) year of operating experience in a wastewater facility.
- Must be able to complete operational logs and checklists, and CMMS work orders.
- Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying 20 kgs.
- Ability to perform confined space duties, including entry, mandatory.
- Ability to use related software programs such as CSSM, MS Office, SCADA.
- Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
- Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
- Provide, at own cost, a current Criminal Record Check.
- May require the use of a CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver's licence, and have an acceptable driving record.

For more information on the Job Development Program, please consult your Outside Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement - Article 13:02(9).

**How To Apply**:
We must receive your resume **before 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024**. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.
- Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:

.doc
- .docx
- .txt
- .pdf
- .rtf

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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