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

**Job Status**: Permanent position

**Affiliation**: CUPE 4705 Outside Unit
**Hours of Work**: 80 hours bi-weekly
**Shift Work Required**: Yes
**Range of Pay**: $33.74 to $38.16 per hour

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

**Characteristic Duties**: Under the supervision of a Water Supervisor or the Quality Compliance Officer:

- Act as Operator-In-Charge and assume responsibility for the operation and maintenance of CGS’s water facilities and infrastructure.
- Perform regular inspections of various facilities and perform the duties required to ensure effective functioning of the facilities.
- Make operational adjustments and minor repairs, as required.
- Monitor 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.
- Perform minor maintenance on buildings and equipment including cleaning, polishing, repainting and repairing.
- Maintain grounds by watering, mowing or fertilizing lawns, shrubs or other related items.
- Assist in maintaining and repairing equipment, machinery and other facilities.
- Will be required to answer telephone and radio calls, relaying and providing required information as directed, involving the operations of various facilities and related CGS functions.
- Will be required to work on a seven (7) day/twenty four (24) hour shift schedule, if directed.
- Assist in the training of facility Employees, as directed.
- Conduct Plant tours for general public, as directed.
- 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 Water Treatment Level I and Water Distribution Level I 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 water treatment facility.
- Must be able to complete operational logs and checklists, and CMMS work orders
- Ability to perform confined space duties, including entry, mandatory
- Ability to use related software programs such as CMMS, MS Office, SCADA
- Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying 20 kgs.
- Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
- Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
- Provide, at own, 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.

**How To Apply**:
We must receive your resume **before 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025**. 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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