Current jobs related to Water Treatment Plant Operator - Whitehorse, Yukon - City of Whitehorse

  • Water Treatment Plant Operator

    4 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time

    Job Summary:This position is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting water and wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring the quality and safety of water and wastewater services for the City of Whitehorse.Duties and Responsibilities:Operate, monitor, and maintain water and sewage treatment, collection, and distribution systems and...

  • Water Treatment Plant Operator

    4 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time

    Job Summary:This position is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting water and wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring the quality and safety of water and wastewater services for the City of Whitehorse.Duties and Responsibilities:Operate, monitor, and maintain water and sewage treatment, collection, and distribution systems and...

  • Water Treatment Plant Operator

    3 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time

    Job Summary:This incumbent operates and adjusts treatment processes, conducts sampling and testing of water and wastewater quality, troubleshoots equipment and performs preventative and emergency maintenance to ensure quality, public health and safety of water and wastewater facilities.Duties and Responsibilities:Operate, monitor, inspect and maintain all...

  • Water Treatment Plant Operator

    2 months ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time

    Job Summary:This position is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting water and wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring the quality and safety of the water supply and wastewater systems.Duties and Responsibilities:Operate, monitor, and maintain water and sewage treatment, collection, and distribution systems and facilities.Manage...

  • Water Treatment Plant Operator

    2 months ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time

    Job Summary:This position is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting water and wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring the quality and safety of the water supply and wastewater systems.Duties and Responsibilities:Operate, monitor, and maintain water and sewage treatment, collection, and distribution systems and facilities.Manage...

  • Water Treatment Operator

    1 month ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time

    Job Summary:This position is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting water and wastewater treatment systems, as well as conducting sampling and testing to ensure the quality and safety of the water and wastewater facilities.Duties and Responsibilities:Operate, monitor, and maintain water and sewage treatment, collection, and distribution...

  • Water Treatment Operator

    1 month ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time

    Job Summary:This position is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting water and wastewater treatment systems, as well as conducting sampling and testing to ensure the quality and safety of the water and wastewater facilities.Duties and Responsibilities:Operate, monitor, and maintain water and sewage treatment, collection, and distribution...

  • Water Treatment System Operator

    3 days ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time

    Job Summary:The incumbent operates, adjusts treatment processes, conducts sampling and testing of water and wastewater quality, troubleshoots equipment, and performs preventative and emergency maintenance to ensure quality, public health and safety of water and wastewater facilities.Duties and Responsibilities:Operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain all...

  • Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations Specialist

    11 hours ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations Specialist to join our team at the City of Whitehorse.Job Summary:The successful candidate will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting water and wastewater treatment systems, as well as ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.Key...

  • Wastewater Treatment Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Northwest Vaccuum Services Ltd Full time

    We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Wastewater Treatment Specialist to join our team at Northwest Vacuum Services Ltd. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective cleaning of industrial equipment, septic tanks, and other facilities.Key Responsibilities:Operate and maintain...

  • Wastewater Treatment Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Northwest Vaccuum Services Ltd Full time

    We are seeking a highly motivated and physically fit individual to join our team at Northwest Vacuum Services Ltd as a Wastewater Treatment Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for operating cleaning machines, cleaning building exteriors, tanks, chimneys, and industrial equipment, as well as providing excellent customer service.Work Site...

  • Wastewater Treatment Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Northwest Vaccuum Services Ltd Full time

    We are seeking a skilled Wastewater Treatment Specialist to join our team at Northwest Vaccuum Services Ltd. The ideal candidate will have experience operating cleaning machines, cleaning building exteriors, tanks, chimneys, and industrial equipment, as well as providing customer service.Key Responsibilities:Operate industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers,...

  • Wastewater Treatment Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Northwest Vaccuum Services Ltd Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Wastewater Treatment Specialist to join our team at Northwest Vacuum Services Ltd. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective cleaning of industrial equipment, tanks, and buildings.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate cleaning machines and equipment to clean industrial...

  • Wastewater Treatment Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Northwest Vaccuum Services Ltd Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Wastewater Treatment Specialist to join our team at Northwest Vacuum Services Ltd. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective cleaning of industrial equipment, septic tanks, and other facilities.Key Responsibilities:Operate industrial cleaning machines to...

  • Administrative Coordinator, Water and Waste Services

    2 months ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time

    Job Summary:As a key member of the Water and Waste Services team, the successful candidate will provide exceptional customer service and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the department.Duties and Responsibilities:Monitor and respond to alarm system notifications, prioritizing urgent issues and taking appropriate action.Process and...

  • Administrative Coordinator, Water and Waste Services

    2 months ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time

    Job Summary:As a key member of the Water and Waste Services team, the successful candidate will provide exceptional customer service and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the department.Duties and Responsibilities:Monitor and respond to alarm system notifications, prioritizing urgent issues and taking appropriate action.Process and...

  • Administrative Coordinator, Water and Waste Services

    1 month ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time

    Job Summary:Under the direction of the Supervisor and Operations Administrative, the incumbent coordinates and delivers front-line customer service and reception area operations in the Water and Waste Services department. The incumbent also provides operational services for and administrative duties to the Water and Waste Services department.Duties and...

  • Administrative Coordinator, Water and Waste Services

    1 month ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time

    Job Summary:Under the direction of the Supervisor and Operations Administrative, the incumbent coordinates and delivers front-line customer service and reception area operations in the Water and Waste Services department. The incumbent also provides operational services for and administrative duties to the Water and Waste Services department.Duties and...

  • Wastewater Treatment Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Northwest Vaccuum Services Ltd Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and physically fit individual to join our team as a Wastewater Treatment Specialist at Northwest Vacuum Services Ltd. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective cleaning of industrial equipment, septic tanks, and other facilities.Key...

  • Wastewater Treatment Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Northwest Vaccuum Services Ltd Full time

    {"h2": "Job Summary", "p": "We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Wastewater Treatment Specialist to join our team at Northwest Vacuum Services Ltd. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective cleaning of septic tanks, industrial equipment, and other facilities. This is a physically...

Water Treatment Plant Operator

2 months ago

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada City of Whitehorse Full time
Job Summary:

This position is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting water and wastewater treatment and collection systems, ensuring the quality and safety of water and wastewater facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Operate, monitor, and maintain water and sewage treatment, collection, and distribution systems and facilities.
  • Manage operational and control methodology to ensure system-wide integrity, and assist with the programming, testing, and maintenance of alarm and monitoring systems.
  • Identify and take corrective actions for moderate to advanced treatment plant operations to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal procedures.
  • Operate, calibrate, maintain, and repair water and sewage systems, including pumping, circulation, and pressure regulating stations, groundwater wells, water reservoirs, sewage treatment facilities, and sanitary and storm sewer lift stations.
  • Conduct chemical, physical, and bacteriological sampling of potable water, record results, and implement adjustments as required.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, maintenance, and asset management systems.
  • Take daily readings, log irregularities, compile statistics, and prepare and maintain accurate records.
  • Maintain an inventory of supplies, order and purchase replacements in a timely fashion, in accordance with City procurement processes.
  • Maintain a tidy sanitary appearance of the water and wastewater treatment plants.
  • Act as Utility Stations Operator 3 and Supervisor Utility Systems, as assigned.
  • Follow established safety procedures and standards.
Working Conditions:

Continuous exposure to disagreeable conditions, including dust, dirt, fumes, odors, inclement weather, temperature extremes, bodily wastes, human waste, fats, oils, rancid food grease, raw sewage, hazardous chemicals, and work in confined spaces.

Works four 10-hour days per week, with on-call coverage as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • 3 years' operating experience at a Class 1 or higher facility in each of the three different fields: Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Collection, or Level II certification in each field.
  • 6 months supervisory experience and 1 year on-the-job training (4 months in each field).
  • Water Quality and Sampling for Water & Wastewater, WHMIS & TDG Certificate, Standard First Aid, Level C CPR, Confined Space Entrant/Attendant, Fall Arrest Course, Chlorine Handling Certificate, Hazard Assessment and Control Course, Plant High Voltage Safety, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, and Pumps, Theory, Operation & Maintenance.
  • Knowledge of SCADA systems and process controls, operating and repairing systems, including valves, pumps, and systems, is an asset.
  • Lab experience with chemicals and sampling, testing, and interpretation is preferred.
  • Proven ability to concentrate, pay attention to detail, organize, prioritize, and be a team player.
  • Ability to work with little supervision and function in a multidiscipline environment.
  • Class 5 Driver's License.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.