Water Treatment Operator - Halton, Canada - Halton Region

Halton Region

Verified Company

Halton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Water Treatment Operator:

At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve.

Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

If you are looking for a role where you can lead a team towards the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects for the residents of Halton, we want to hear from you.

Over the next 10 years, the Region will be investing over $5 billion in transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure. We are committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the residents, businesses and visitors to Halton Region, and are looking for dedicated, forward thinking and enthusiastic individuals to join our Public Works team

Posting ID: 3049

Department:
Public Works

Division:
Water & Wastewater Treatment

Pay Range:
$32.77- $40.02

Job Type:
Permanent

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Work Location:
Burlington Water Purification Plant, 3249 Lakeshore Road, Burlington

Employee Group:
CUPE 2620

Posting Date:
April, 19, 2024

Application Deadline:
May 3, 2024

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_CUPE Local 2620 bargaining unit members will have first consideration._

Job Summary:

The Water Treatment Operator will be responsible for operating, maintaining and inspecting water treatment facilities and related equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Monitors, analyses and adjusts process parameters.
Performs data trending analysis and interpretation at various stages of the treatment process and maintains accurate records and logs.
Undertakes minor servicing of equipment.
Participates on project teams and assists in the evaluation and implementation of capital projects and optimization.
Conducts facility tours for members of the public, schools, Regional staff and Council.
Carries out housekeeping, janitorial and general maintenance duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

Secondary school diploma and an OperatorinTraining license in Water Treatment.
Demonstrated technical (instrumentation, electrical, mechanical) aptitude and computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Strong communication skills for interacting with coworkers, management, internal groups, and the public are required along with troubleshooting and problemsolving skills.
The ability to take initiative, work independently, and as an effective team player with strong communication, customer service, and collaboration skills will be keys to success.

Preferred

Postsecondary school education in a related environmental field and with Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) water treatment licensing (Levels 1 to 4).
Experience with water operation processes.
Familiarity with SCADA technology.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working/ Employment Conditions:

Working Conditions

Work in confined spaces as specified in work instructions.
Handle various chemicals as part of their job functions in accordance with related policies and guidelines.
Lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.
This position will require the incumbent to work alternating shifts. The work model includes a combination of Monday to Friday (8 hours per day) and Continental Shift work (12 hour day and 12 hour night shifts), including weekends and holidays as required. The successful incumbent will be expected to work both work schedules to meet operational demands.

Employment Conditions

Maintain a valid Class G Ontario driver's license.
Maintain MECP operator licensing for Water Treatment.
Perform standby on a rotational basis.
Respond to afterhour callouts within a maximum of one (1) hour time limit from the time of the call.
Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, by the first day of employment.
The incumbent will be required to drive a Regional vehicle and will be required to provide a copy of their driver's license and a driver's abstract, by their first day of employment.
In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/1
Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.

Halton Region serves more than 624,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place t