Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator

Full-Time – 2 Positions

Department: Treatment Operations

Location: Grande Prairie

Reports to: Water and Wastewater Operations Manager

Aquatera provides high quality, environmentally sustainable utility services and optimized value to customers and shareholders. As an exemplary employer, we look for people who can live our values, are committed to high quality work and great customer service.

We are currently recruiting a Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator for our Class III Water and Class IV Wastewater Treatment Plants in Grande Prairie and for other facilities within Alberta.

This challenging position involves:

• Shift work, working alone and participation in the stand-by schedule.
• Travelling and overnight stays at remote worksites will be required.
• Treatment plant shift operator of Level III WTP and Level IV BNR.
• Performing facility operation and maintenance tasks related to process monitoring and optimization, chlorine tonner change, chemical mixing and off-loading.
• Laboratory sampling and field analysis.
• Reporting and detailed record keeping.
• Observation, preventative maintenance and station checks of GCC building, all water distribution pump houses and lagoons.
• Other related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and, will:

• Be self-motivated, organized and safety conscious.
• Be able to work as part of a team or independently without direct supervision.
• Have a mechanical aptitude, good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have a basic knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, biology and computers.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively.
• Consistently model Aquatera's Values and Principles; as well as incorporating continuous improvement initiatives.
• Have prior education/experience in the Water/Wastewater Treatment field.
• Level 1 Water and Wastewater is an asset with progression of certification levels of both Water and Wastewater at the earliest opportunity.
• Have a valid Class five Drivers' license.
• Have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent.

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide a copy of a valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Provide a driver's abstract satisfactory to the employer.
• Pass a 50 lb. fitness test.
• Pass a comprehensive drug and alcohol test.

Compensation and benefits are in accordance with the current C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest – only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please visit our careers page at https://aquatera.bamboohr.com/jobs/ or go to www.aquatera.ca to apply.

This competition may remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.