Operator "a" (Water)

Section: Water
Division: Water/Wastewater Services
Department: Growth and Infrastructure
Initial Reporting Location: Wanapitei Water Treatment Plant

Job Status: Casual Part Time Positions
Number of Vacancies: 2
Affiliation: Outside Unit
Hours of Work: Up to 48 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: Yes
Range of Pay: $30.88 to $34.92 per hour
Training Opportunity Range of Pay: $29.34 to $33.17 per hour. The successful candidate to a training opportunity will be paid at the reduced rate until the minimum qualifications have been met.

The start date will follow the selection process.

This job is being posted as a Training Opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a training/development opportunity.

A criminal record check is required for this position and will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your criminal record check with your application.

Characteristic Duties: Under the supervision of a Water Supervisor or the Quality Compliance Officer.

1. Act as Operator-In-Charge and assume responsibility for the operation and maintenance of CGS’s water facilities and infrastructure.
2. Perform regular inspections of various facilities and perform the duties required to ensure effective functioning of the facilities.
3. Make operational adjustments and minor repairs, as required.
4. Monitor facility and equipment performance. Advise supervisor of problems to initiate corrective action.
5. Collect samples, perform laboratory tests, take readings and maintain records, operational logs and reports.
6. Perform minor maintenance on buildings and equipment including cleaning, polishing, repainting and repairing.
7. Maintain grounds by watering, mowing or fertilizing lawns, shrubs or other related items.
8. Assist in maintaining and repairing equipment, machinery and other facilities.
9. Will be required to answer telephone and radio calls, relaying and providing required information as directed, involving the operations of various facilities and related CGS functions.
10. Will be required to work on a seven (7) day/twenty four (24) hour shift schedule, if directed.
11. Assist in the training of facility Employees, as directed.
12. Conduct Plant tours for general public, as directed.
13. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
14. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
• Successful completion of a relevant two year post-secondary diploma from a recognized college considered an asset.
• Applicants must possess valid Water Treatment Level I and Water Distribution Level I Certificates from the Ontario Operator Certification Program. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain certification in good standing.
• Minimum of one (1) year of operating experience in a water treatment facility.
• Must be able to complete operational logs and checklists, and CMMS work orders
• Ability to perform confined space duties, including entry, mandatory
• Ability to use related software programs such as CMMS, MS Office, SCADA
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying 20 kgs.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• Provide, at own, a current Criminal Record Check.
• May require the use of a CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver's licence, and have an acceptable driving record.

Interested applicants who have questions regarding certification are encouraged to visit the OWWCO website at www.owwco.ca