Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator

Reports To: Manager of Managed Operations

Join the Team That's Growing Healthy Communities. Work with Purpose. Live with Possibility.

At Aquatera, we're more than a utility provider, we're environmental leaders delivering high-quality water, wastewater, and solid waste services while building healthier communities across northwestern Alberta. As a locally owned organization and an Alberta Top Employer, we're proud to offer meaningful work, opportunities for development and growth, and a fulfilling lifestyle all within a supportive work environment. Everything we do contributes to cleaner water, a healthier environment, and stronger communities so you'll go home knowing your work truly matters. We foster a strong, supportive culture grounded in safety, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. With opportunities for training, mentorship, and career advancement, Aquatera is a place to grow and thrive while maintaining a positive work life balance. We're looking for passionate and diverse professionals who share our values and are committed to making a lasting impact.

 About the Role

 We are currently recruiting a Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator for a Class III Water Treatment Facility located in Hinton, Alberta.

 Are you a dedicated water treatment professional looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying an exceptional quality of life? Join Aquatera Utilities in the Town of Hinton as a Water Treatment Operator and be part of a team committed to delivering reliable, high-quality water services to our community. Nestled in the heart of Alberta's Northern Rockies, Hinton offers an unbeatable balance of purposeful work and outdoor adventure. Just minutes from world-class hiking, mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, and scenic trails - including the famed Beaver Boardwalk and Happy Creek trail systems - you'll have endless opportunities to explore nature right at your doorstep. Summers bring water sports, horseback riding and golf, while winters offer fat biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing across pristine landscapes.   Whether you're looking to step away from urban congestion or simply searching for a place that offers balance, nature, and strong community, this opportunity invites you to grow both professionally and personally in one of Alberta's most vibrant outdoor towns.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift work, working alone and on call work
• Performing facility operation and maintenance tasks related to process monitoring and optimization
• Observation, preventative maintenance and checks of treatment areas
• Operation of equipment (i.e.: fork truck)
• Laboratory and field analysis
• Reporting and detailed record keeping
• Other related duties as assigned
• Operations and/or oversite of a class IV wastewater treatment facility in Jasper may be required

 Qualifications and Required Skills

• Be self-motivated, organized and safety conscious
• Work within a team and/or independently without direct supervision
• Have a proven mechanical aptitude, good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have a basic knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, biology, and computers
• Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively
• Consistently model Aquatera's values and principles and incorporate continuous improvement initiatives
• Have a minimum of a level I water treatment certification

 Compensation

Compensation is per the C.U.P.E. Local 787 Collective Agreement.

Conditions of Employment

The successful candidate will be required to live in Hinton, Alberta

• Valid Class 5 driver's license and satisfactory driver's abstract
• Satisfactory criminal record check
• Pass 50 lb. fitness test
• Pass comprehensive drug and alcohol test

Ready to make a difference?
Start your journey with Aquatera Utilities Inc. Apply at  This competition will remain open until January 23, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.