Water / Wastewater Treatment - Lead Hand

**The Opportunity**:
This is a great opportunity to join an experienced team, working on a large-scale project in Yellowknife.

**Responsibilities**:

- Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment in chemical dosing and reactor tanks, water filtration clarifier and sludge roll off bins to regulate the treatment and distribution of mine effluent.
- Complete daily operations monitoring sheets, including parameters to be measured and pH (typical values are between 6.5 and 9), turbidity, and flow.
- Consistent and accurate operation of chemical dosing systems, and proper performance of clarification and filtration equipment.
- Regular systems checks to ensure equipment is working correctly and accurately.
- Collect and test samples of effluent, employing analysis standards and testing equipment, to ensure treated water meets standards.
- Communicate with supervisors, coworkers, other employees and upper management regarding operations, plant conditions and other essential information.
- Collaborate with upper management to determine the best practices, equipment, upgrades and other operational aspects to contribute to ecologically friendly, cost-effective impacts of the facility’s water treatment.
- Supervise and roster Plant Operators and Trainees according to work schedules.
- Support environmental department with routine sampling as time allows.
- Complete reports summarizing treatment, operations maintenance, and efficiencies of the water treatment plant.
- Work will be conducted at a mine site near Yellowknife.

**Key Qualifications, Education, and Skills**:

- Minimum 2-3 Years of water treatment experience or similar transferable experience. Maintenance and operation experience related to Pumps, piping, mixers and other water and wastewater treatment equipment (Hands on experience is an asset).
- Graduate from post-secondary training course or diploma in a related field is an asset.
- Previous supervisor or lead hand experience is an asset.
- Experience with Indigenous/First Nations is an asset.
- Experience working on a mine site is an asset.
- Must be willing to do shiftwork (weekends and evenings included).
- A valid drivers license (may be asked to provide a drivers abstract (3 years)).

**About BluMetric Environmental Inc.**

BluMetric Environmental Inc. is a publicly traded cleantech company with a portfolio of industry‐leading engineering services and proprietary equipment providing sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. Professional services include, site assessment and remediation, water resource management, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety and geomatics. Our design-build and pre-engineered products provide solutions to industrial and commercial water and wastewater treatment needs. Established in 1976, headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, BluMetric’s award-winning team of industry experts provides a better environment for business. We offer standard working hours, career progression and generous benefit package including, health, dental, vision and RRSP contribution.

BluMetric is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity in the workplace to ensure designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities) are fully represented at all levels of the organization. BluMetric provides accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarian with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request.

BluMetric is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring, training, development and promotions are based on ability, skill, knowledge, and experience required to perform the job. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

**Job Requisition # 4-109**

**Job Types**: Fixed term contract, Seasonal

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Yellowknife, NT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have water treatment experience or similar transferable experience, maintenance and operation experience related to Pumps, piping, mixers and other water and wastewater treatment equipment (Hands on experience is an asset)?
- Do you have a valid drivers license ?
- Do you have previous supervisor or lead hand experience (is an asset)?
- Do you require sponsorship to work in Canada?

Work Location: One location