Water/Wastewater Operator

Northern Waterworks Inc. provides premium water/wastewater operations to Municipal, First Nation, and corporate clients. We are a high growth company expanding rapidly throughout Ontario, now with divisions in Northwestern Ontario, Northeastern Ontario, and Southern Ontario.  The Water/Wastewater Operator is responsible for the water treatment plant(s) and water distribution system(s) in order to ensure residents have safe and clean water, in accordance with Federal, Provincial, and Municipal legislation, policies, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Managing wastewater treatment/ sewage treatment, and sewage collection

• Operating and monitoring equipment I.e., Pumps, valves, filters, and other machinery involved in the treatment process

• Compliance and reporting to demonstrate compliance with environmental standards

• Conducting water quality test, and monitoring the quality of water being treated

• Troubleshooting any issues of equipment and perform routine maintenance tasks to keep the treatment facility operating efficiently

• Performing other duties as required

Attributes

• Willing to obtain training to meet basic requirements

• Flexible to work outside normal operating hours, as required

• Experience in water and wastewater treatment 

• Capable of troubleshooting 

• Mechanically & electrically inclined

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Comfortable using computers/programs (Outlook, Excel, Word)

• Willing to travel and work outdoors, as required

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs

• Willingness to undertake long-distance driving as necessary

• Work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings

Resumes stating qualifications and work experience related to the selection criteria shall be submitted to Human Resources via email to hr@nwi.ca quoting the position noted above.