Water Treatment Plant Operator

**WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR**

**Closing Date**:September 11, 2025, at 4:30 PM
**Position Type**: Permanent Full-Time
**Department**:Environmental Services
**Number of Positions**:One (1)
**Employee Group**:CUPE
**File Number**:SV24-124
**Hours**:40 hours per week; 8 hour shifts, evenings, nights, weekend and Statutory Holiday work is required.
**Rate of Pay**:$28.83 - $39.46 per hour (based on certification level, see below:
OIT - $28.83
Level 1 - $32.14
Level 2 - $35.92
Level 3 - $37.88
Level 4 - $39.46

**_Please note: the pay and position description are currently under review due to an ongoing Job Evaluation Project. _**

**PURPOSE AND SCOPE**:
Reporting to the Supervisor of Water Treatment, the position involves the operation of a Level IV Water Treatment Plant and associated facilities, working alone during rotating shifts (24 hours, 7 days, on a year-round basis).

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Independently or collaboratively operate a Level IV Water Treatment plant on a rotating shift schedule (24/7/365)
- Operator-in-Charge as defined in 0. Reg. 128 under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SOWA).
- Monitor and adjust operational parameters both manually and by SCADA operations.
- Make and implement operational changes to ensure that water quality and quantity meets the legislative requirements as per the SOWA and associated Regulations as well as City requirements.
- Install, maintain and calibrate instrumentation and facility equipment as per industry standards and standard operating procedures.
- Repair and replace equipment as required.
- Perform analytical sampling and laboratory work for plant and distribution operations.
- Maintain proper and legible records and logs of operations.
- Prepare reports and summary data.
- Clearly and effectively communicate operational information at shift changes.
- Handle, decant and receive chemicals.
- Work in confined spaces and from heights when required.
- Assume ORO responsibilities, if required, when suitably certified and experienced.
- Clean and maintain work environment in a hygienic state.
- Troubleshoot and assist with plant optimization.
- Order and receive required bulk chemicals.
- If assigned - perform On-call duties (24/7) as part of a weekly rotation.
- Be available within 20 minutes response time when on-call.
- Handle customer complaints as per applicable SOP's.
- Administer emergency after-hours calls from Ontario One Call.
- Participate in JH&SC and QMS audits and inspections.
- Maintain facility and facility grounds as required.

**_ Note:_**_ Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive._**

**EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED TRAINING/SKILLS**:
Essential (minimum) Qualifications:

- Successful completion of a minimum two (2) year post-secondary program in Civil Engineering, Environmental, Electrical or Mechanical field or other suitable equivalent that would enable operator certification up to the level of the facility (in accordance with 0. Reg. 128/04 as amended from time to time).
- Valid OIT in Water Treatment Subsystem MECP Certification as per OREG 128/04, with the ability to obtain licensing to the level of the Facility (WTP level 4).
- Valid Class G Driver’s license with safe driving record, to be held and maintained.

Asset (preferred) Qualifications:

- Level 4 Water Treatment Subsystem MECP Certification.
- Ability to work alone in operational decision-making situations and implement changes to treatment processes.
- General troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of provincial Safe Drinking Water legislation.
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects (at least 50 lbs.)
- Demonstrated record keeping, time management, organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Training on Hach analytical equipment.

**WORK EXPERIENCE**:
Essential (minimum) Qualifications:

- Operational experience in a Large Municipal Residential System or Industrial, mechanical, or electrical maintenance exposure.
- Demonstrated exceptional mechanical aptitude.
- Hand and power tool use.

Asset (preferred) Qualifications:

- Greater than 3 years of experience in industrial, mechanical, or electrical maintenance.
- Exposure to SCADA environment.
- General maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
- Experience working independently.
- General lab experience for turbidity, chlorine, fluoride and bacteriological sampling and testing.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Generator operation and maintenance.
- Hand power tool use.
- Instrument calibration and maintenance.
- Shift and on-call experience.

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU**:

- Competitive employer-paid extended health benefits
- OMERS Pension Plan
- Live, work, and play in the beautiful City of Belleville and experience all that it has to offer

**_ HOW TO APPLY:_**
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Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the pa