water and wastewater technician in Melbourne

Job details

• Location 2 ANNE STREET Pickle Lake , ON P0V 3A0
• Salary 33.42 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Overtime required, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On call, Overtime available

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net‑zero target.

• Cold/refrigerated
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Hot
• Odours

Responsibilities

• Perform security checks within plant and on grounds
• Analyze test results and instrument readings
• Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content
• Collect waste and sewage samples
• Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
• Help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
• Maintain chemical feed stocks
• Make adjustments to plant equipment and systems
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
• Monitor and read recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits
• Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
• Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the flow of sewage and to treat and dispose of sewage and wastes
• Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment
• Read recording instruments to measure output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels
• Transport and mix chemicals, and operate equipment used to unload chemicals
• Administer first-aid and other assistance
• Inspect products and processing methods; prepare reports and ensure that regulations governing health, quality and safety are followed

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Water wastewater operator Certification
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Water Distribution Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV)
• Water Treatment Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye coordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer

Equal employment opportunities

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Employment groups

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-11-24

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