Plant Operator – Water Treatment

3 days ago

Swift Current, Canada Swift Current Full time

The City of Swift Current is seeking a progressive, innovative and achievement-oriented staff member to fill a permanent Water Treatment Plant Operator position.

Shift work, call‑back, overtime, and stand‑by including nights, weekends and holidays are required. The successful candidate is required to reside within a 20-minute response time of the Water Treatment Plant located within the City of Swift Current.

Reporting to the Superintendent of Water Treatment, The Water Treatment Plant (WTP) operator’s main responsibility is to provide safe potable water for the City of Swift Current water distribution system. The Plant operator (on call) performs daily activities primarily consisting of controlling any process which affects the quality of the water including collecting representative samples, laboratory tests, results analysis, process/chemical changes, flow/pressure monitoring and record keeping while fulfilling all requirements of the WTP Permit to Operate. Operator’s (not operating plant or on call) main responsibilities include cleaning, preventive and corrective maintenance, regulatory bacteriological sampling, checking and maintaining boosters, reservoirs and transfer stations.

Required Qualifications:

- Grade 12 diploma.

- Must successfully complete Office of Water Programs – Sacramento State Water Treatment 1 and 2 within 18 months of hire.

- Must progressively work towards a Saskatchewan OCB Class IV Certification in Water Treatment and Distribution.

- Must be certified as a Class 1 Water Treatment Plant Operator within 18 months of hire.

- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Drivers License.

- Must be able to lift 25 kilograms.

- Knowledge and experience in the operation of pumps, valves, motors, hydraulics, instrumentation, etc.

- Mechanical aptitude required to perform maintenance of Water Treatment Plant and remote station buildings and equipment.

- Completion of Respect Certification and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check will be required upon hire.

- Preference given to candidates with Water Treatment certification.

- Successful completion of related post‑secondary training, or a water related technology course at a recognized institution.

- Computer training and experience.

- Grade 12 chemistry or post‑secondary.

The City of Swift Current offers a competitive compensation package including a full employee benefit package. The hourly wage range is listed below and is in accordance with City of Swift Current - CUPE 183 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Pay rates based on Level of Certification:

First Year Rate:

Thereafter Rate:

Uncertified Operator

$25.71

$26.55

Class 1 Operator

$28.22

$29.33

Class 2 Operator

$30.46

$31.57

Class 3 Operator

$33.28

$34.57

Class 4 Operator

$37.61

$39.00

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and three employment references no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 to:
Human Resources
City of Swift Current
P.O. Box 340
Swift Current, SK S9H 3W1
Email: recruitment@swiftcurrent.ca

We wish to thank all candidates who apply, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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