Water/wastewater Operator in Training

**Job Description**:
**Water/Wastewater Operator-in-Training**

**Public Works - Water & Wastewater**

**Contract Full-Time, Duration: 24 Months**
- CUPE LOCAL 966_

Under general supervision of the Foreperson the Plant Operator is responsible for monitoring, operating and maintaining municipal wastewater pumping stations, communal wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater linear assets in accordance with Regional, legislative and safety policies.

**Responsibilities**:

- Monitor chemical inventories, process equipment performance, perform periodic preventative or unscheduled corrective maintenance to ensure proper operations
- Enter confined spaces to inspect condition of equipment or to perform maintenance
- Maintain buildings and grounds and exercise emergency standby power generators
- Monitor and evaluate wastewater treatment and wastewater collection process performance and make necessary adjustments to maintain continuous compliance with Approvals and regulations under regulations and legislations
- Completes forms, work orders, and reports according to approved procedures
- Participates and assists with annual Ministry of the Environment facility inspections internal and external audits
- Executes duties in a tactful and courteous manner and performs duties in a way which conveys a 'positive image' of the Region

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum grade 12 education or equivalent
- Minimum acceptable MOECC certification is Water Distribution Operator-In-Training (OIT) and Wastewater Collection Operator-In-Training (OIT)
- Ability to operate and maintain a variety of manual and power equipment
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Capable of accurately completing work forms and reports
- Must have a working knowledge of computers
- Must have a working knowledge of applicable regulation as it applies to compliance (i.e. Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.)
- Must successfully complete regulatory training (i.e. Preventing Water Borne Illness, Confined Space Training, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Trenching and Shoring, etc.)
- Meter Installers Certificate preferred
- Physically able to perform requirements of the job
- Possess a Class “GZ” license in good standing with preference for “DZ”
- Minimum 3 months job related experience

**Location**:12078 Innis Lake Rd, Caledon,ON

**Hours**:40 hours per week

**Interview**: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology

**As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.**

**New employees who commence employment on or after October 1, 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal**
**, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.**

**_Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated_**
**, a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.**

About Us:
The Region of Peel serves more than 1.4 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. We deliver a wide range of resident focused services across the Region.

Our 20-year vision for Peel is “Community for Life.” Our goal is to create a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives. Our 2015-2035 Strategic Plan outlines the work we're focused on to bring this vision to life.

To learn more about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca.

Additional Information:
The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.