Water/wastewater Systems Operator I

Parks Canada - Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit - Asset Management
Lake Louise, AB
EG-02
Term, Acting, Assignment-at-level, Deployment
$59,291 to $74,534 (per year)
**Closing date: 29 November 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Important messages**:
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How to apply

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- Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.

**Duties**:
As the Entry Level Operator, you will take direction from senior operators and work in collaboration with other operators, groups and interested parties. You will provide a supporting role that completes a wide variety of labour and general maintenance work. Primary duties include:

- Assist the operators in performing hands on operation of treatment plant equipment (such as: pumps, valves and set points).
- Monitor computer control systems to determine system status, control various plant processes, and shut down plant sections in response to emergencies.
- Receive and store plant chemicals, change chemical containers, position totes and bags in operational position, and complete chemical inventories.
- Provide support in operating control valves manually that control sections of the plant, including: pre-treatment, residuals treatment, de-chlorination systems, and filters.
- Control and optimize plant performance using computer controls while completing visual inspections and troubleshooting system upsets, refereeing usual results to Senior Plant Operators.
- Produce potable water meeting internal Parks Canada Agency standards, Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines and the Water and Sewer Effluent Regulation.
- Train for and relieve at higher operating levels, as necessary.

**Work environment**:
Parks Canada is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented.

Our dedicated, multidisciplinary teams work together to maintain and improve our unique infrastructure to ensure long-term environmental sustainability, conservation of built heritage, and great visitor experiences.

Top reasons to work for Parks Canada:

- ️ Work-life balance

Paid vacation and leave
Pension and retirement benefits
Health and dental benefits
Training and professional development
️ Working in beautiful locations
Transfer and promotion opportunities
Diverse and inclusive workplaces
Contribution to public service

**Intent of the process**:
**Positions to be filled**: 1

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

EDUCATION
- A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Researching and compiling data, and writing documents and reports
- Experience working with computer systems and software used to monitor and control treatment processes
- Experience with maintenance work, mechanical repair, or construction

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of basic math and chemistry to handle calculations, dosing chemicals, and understanding water testing
- Knowledge of mechanical systems and tools

ABILITIES
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Effectively collect, organize and analyze data
- Plan, organize and prioritize various tasks and responsibilities
- Work both independently and in a team environment
- Manage conflicting priorities to balance planned work against reactive work, to multitask and to work under time sensitive conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs, carry and load tools and equipment

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Takes responsibility
- Demonstrates integrity
- Makes things happen
- Exercises sound judgement
- Personally connects with people
- Attention to details

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
ASSET QUALIFICATION
The asset qualifications are not essential to the job, but may be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process