Lead Operator

The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a

Lead Operator

Posting Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Closing Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 @ 12:00 NOON

Starting Rate: $32.22 hourly

Salary Range: $ $35.11 hourly

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, plus on-call duties as required

Classification: CUPE Outside Class 7

Status: Permanent full-time, Temporary full-time

The District:

Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality

passionate about protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities

that will allow you to learn, grow and build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and

innovators. We offer a competitive compensation package and are committed to promoting

diversity, accessibility and inclusion. It's what we do

The Opportunity:

The Lead Operator (LO) assists the Chief Operator (CO) in the safe and efficient operation and

maintenance of Muskoka's water and/or wastewater subsystems, working with minimum

supervision. The LO will also act as the Operator in Charge (OIC) as defined in provincial

statutes, as required and may be assigned to be Acting CO during periods of absence.

What you will do:

• Performs general maintenance and repairs both inside and outside assigned subsystems,

arranging for contracted services as necessary

• Monitors and records all charts, meters, gauges etc. as required

• Acts as "Operator-In-Charge" (OIC) as defined in provincial statutes, and eligible to be the

Acting Chief Operator in periods of CO absences

• Supervises assigned personnel, and/ or contractors, when performing system maintenance

and repairs and water main breaks and completes the required documentation related to

same

• Performs or directs laboratory testing associated with the processes in the assigned

facilities, including the testing of raw and treated water, sewage influents and effluents, raw

and treated bio-solids

• Analyzes test results, diagnoses problems and makes adjustments necessary to meet

quality standards and ensure continuous compliance with approved procedures and

legislated targets

• Orders all necessary chemicals, equipment, parts etc. as required

• Completes daily logging of facility and system operation, maintenance and changes as

defined in provincial statutes

• Responds to, diffuses and resolves, when possible, customer inquiries and concerns –

escalating serious situations to the ORO

• Conducts facility tours and organizes/participates in public education events

• Works safely and in compliance with relevant statutes and regulations and within the safe

work procedures and directives as established by the District

• Undertakes standby duties, as required

What you will need:

• Minimum Grade 12 education, or equivalent, as defined under Ministry regulations

• Must be certified or licensed, as applicable, at minimum one (1) Class below the subsystem

in which they are working in order to fulfill Acting Chief Operator role, when required

• Lead Operators must have three (3) years of operating experience, as defined in the

Licensing Guidelines of the Ministry regulations

• Above average knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations (e.g., Occupational

Health & Safety Act, Drinking Water Standards, Drinking Water Protection Regulations, Safe

Drinking Water Act, Spills Act, etc.);

• A thorough knowledge of engineering, electrical and mechanical systems with a high level

aptitude for electrical and/or mechanical work

• Proficiency with various computer systems (e.g. MSOffice Suite, familiarity with SCADA

systems is an asset).

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in the ability to ability to

communicate effectively and courteously with District staff and members of the public and

resolve conflict situations

• Hold a valid Ontario Driver's license

What we are offering:

The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

• Health benefits

• Paid vacation

• Paid leaves

• OMERS pension

• Work-life flexibility

• Perks and discounts

• Wellness programs

• Fostering and fun environment

• Professional development and education opportunities

• Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

The Next Step

If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and

values (RISE: Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), submit your application using the apply

now link below.

APPLY NOW or visit our careers page for other opportunities.

The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging

applications from all qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with

equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians

with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please

advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the

hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the Human Resources Department.