Water Treatment Plant Operator

Job Description

Water Treatment Plant Operator

Public Works - Water & Wastewater

Regular Full-Time

Hourly Rate: $36.83/hour - $38.61/hour (Plus an additional $5.00 hourly premium)

CUPE LOCAL 966

Work mode: On-site

Location: 12078 Innis Lake Road, Caledon, ON

Hours of work: 40 hours per week (4-day flexible work schedule currently in effect)

The role:

Under general supervision of the Foreperson, you will be responsible for monitoring, operating and maintaining municipal water treatment, water distribution re-chlorination, water storage, and water pumping facilities and stations.

In this role you will:

• Monitor process chemical inventories, process equipment performance; perform periodic preventative or unscheduled corrective maintenance to ensure proper operations.
• Required to enter confined spaces to inspect condition of equipment or to perform maintenance.
• Maintain buildings and grounds and exercise emergency standby power generators.
• Monitor and evaluate water or wastewater treatment and wastewater collection process performance and make all necessary adjustments to maintain continuous compliance with Approvals and regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act and the regulations under the Ontario Water Resources Act and Nutrient Management Act.
• Immediately report any "Permit to Take Water" or "C of A" exceedances to the Water or Wastewater ORO, Foreperson, Compliance Specialist and/or Supervisor.
• Accountable for all tools, instrumentation, equipment and vehicles as assigned.
• Perform daily circle check of assigned vehicles. Alert Supervisor of problems and damages as incurred.
• Perform water and/or wastewater quality testing including collection of water and wastewater samples in accordance with Region of Peel and/or regulatory standards.
• Participate and assist with annual Ministry of the Environment facility inspections and regular Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) internal and external audits including answering technical questions regarding operational procedures and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Immediately report regulatory compliance issues according to Region of Peel communication protocols and/or policies.
• Report health and safety hazards. Apply safety precautions and procedures in connection with duties performed as required by WHMIS, Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of the Environment regulations, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, and Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ministry of Labour); following Regional policies and procedures including the use of safety equipment and attire.
• Execute duties in a tactful and courteous manner. Maintain neat appearance and perform duties in a way which conveys a 'positive image' of the Region.
• Regularly respond to customer complaints and immediately troubleshoot and resolve concerns.
• Provide general information on water and wastewater services to promote trust and confidence with the public.
• Participate in stand-by rotation.
• Act as the Operator-In-Charge (OIC) as designated by the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO).
• Regularly provide direction to other employees or act as team leader by ensuring quality and service standards and regulatory compliance requirements are met, by providing guidance and training.

What the role requires:

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Minimum MOE certification Water Distribution Class 1 and Water Treatment Class 1 with the addition of Wastewater Collection Operator-In-Training preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of industry related work experience.
• Possess a Class “G” license in good standing (“DZ” preferred).
• Solid understanding of all relevant legislation including the Safe Drinking Water Act and Ontario Water Resources Act.
• Understanding of emergency standby power systems and handling hazardous process chemicals.
• Polished knowledge of municipal water pumping hydraulics, including water pressure management and the maintenance of drinking water quality in water storage facilities and the water distribution system.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent mentoring, coaching and training skills.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including a Health Spending Account effective start date as outlined in the CUPE 966 Public Works Collective Agreement / CUPE 966 TransHelp Collective Agreement.
• 6 Employer paid sick days per calendar year.
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan.
• Accrue Vacation at 2 weeks (10 days) per annum in accordance with the CUPE 966 Public Works Collective Agreement.
• Annual uniform and cleaning allowance.
• Flexible Work Scheduling Provisions (FWSP) where applicable.
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion.
• Access to learning and development resources.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are currently in the CUPE Local 966-Public Works bargaining unit.

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology.

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About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve. Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.