Wastewater Systems Operator

5 days ago

Rankin Inlet NU Canada Government of Nunavut Full time $100,097 - $113,630 per year
Description

Title: Wastewater Systems Operator
 
Salary: $100,097.00 to $113,630.00 per annum, 40 hour/week

Department: Transportation and Infrastructure Nunavut
 
Northern Allowance: $18,517.00 per annum

Community: Rankin Inlet
 
Union Status:  Nunavut Employees Union

Reference Number: 153
 
Housing:  Subsidized Staff Housing is Available

Type of Employment:  Indeterminate



Closing date: Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2024. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations.  As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement

Reporting to the Water, Wastewater Systems Manager, the Wastewater Systems Operator maintains proper sewer flows, temperature and pressures at the Rankin Inlet Sewage Plant, Johnston Cove Lift Station, and Sewer Pipelines. Tests and monitors emergency power to lift stations and wastewater plant. This position has primary responsibilities for the Wastewater Collection System during regular and off duty hours.

The Wastewater System Operator has the primary responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet's wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure while ensuring environmental compliance of the wastewater effluent.  Any major wastewater infrastructure breaks in hamlet system need to be repaired immediately to prevent sewer mains from freezing and possible damage to surrounding buildings.  Failure to monitor the system and complete repairs in a timely basis could cause a serious health risk or disruption of services to the community of Rankin Inlet.

Incumbent must be a self-starter who can set priorities and foresee implications for delays to completing repairs; must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and ability; good oral and writing skills with proficiency in math and science; ability to diagnose and troubleshoot problems; ability to follow instructions and work within GN guidelines; possession of a valid Class 5 Driver's License and within 1 year, successfully obtain a Class 3 license with air brake endorsement; willingness to work under adverse conditions; successful candidate must achieve current vaccinations in Hepatitis A & B, and tetanus within the first three months of employment. 

Qualifications

To be invited for an interview, the incumbent must hold a current certification for Wastewater Collections II or Wastewater Treatment Level II OR…Journeyman Plumber with current Wastewater Collections I OR…Wastewater Treatment Level I or Journeyman Plumber with a willingness to achieve either Wastewater discipline level within 12 months of being awarded the job. 

Experience in working in rural, remote or northern communities is an asset. Fluency in Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun is an asset. Knowledge of Inuit language, communities, culture, land and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is an asset. 

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

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