Treatment Plant Operator I

1 week ago

Powell River BC, Canada City of Powell River Full time $59,460 - $74,100 per year


OPEN DATE: November 26, 2025
CLOSING DATE:   4 pm Monday, December 8, 2025
DEPARTMENT:     Infrastructure Services
DIVISION: Operational Services
SECTION: Sanitary Sewer 

REPORTS TO:      Sanitary Sewer Supervisor

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JOB SUMMARY:

Assists with the daily operation and maintenance of the City's sewage treatment facilities and pump station infrastructure.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists with the Operation of city sewage treatment facilities; assists in the inspection, maintenance and cleaning of pump stations and all associated equipment
  • Assists with sampling of effluent from treatment plant, operates and assists in maintaining all affected equipment
  • Has an understanding of the SCADA system and software and is able to interface with to obtain required information
  • Attends division safety talks, crew talks, and required safety training; follows safe work procedures; reports hazards, injuries and near misses.
  • Assists with planning and scheduling work with various contractors
  • Operates City vehicles (Class 5)
  • Operates small tools (hand and power) as required
  • Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
  • Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School (Grade 12)
  • Valid B.C. Class 5 Drivers License
  • E.O.C.P. Wastewater Collection Level I Certification
  • E.O.C.P. Wastewater Treatment Level I Certification
  • W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
  • Confined Space Entry Training
  • Traffic Control Person Certification
  • Basic knowledge of SCADA operation
  • Ability to approach work and relationships in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner.
  • Up to date knowledge of the City's computerized systems, administrative systems and office technology as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • 2 years in both Wastewater Collection and Wastewater Treatment at a level one facility
  • Ability to maintain records pertaining to repair, inspectional and maintenance work performed.
  • Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the current pay rate of $33.95 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK:

7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

 
HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this position:

  1. Complete the questions contained in the application below. NOTE:  CUPE members must use their correct seniority date. After completing the questions, click Next.
  2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents. This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
  3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
  4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.


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