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water and wastewater technician
With some duties as a public works labourer
Posted on May 26, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details TOWNSHIP OF PICKLE LAKE
Job details
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Cold/refrigerated. Confined spaces. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Tasks: Perform security checks within plant and on grounds. Analyze test results and instrument readings. Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content. Collect waste and sewage samples. Complete and maintain plant logs and reports. Help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment. Maintain chemical feed stocks. Make adjustments to plant equipment and systems. Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally. Monitor and read recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits. Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of water. Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the flow of sewage and to treat and dispose of sewage and wastes. Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment. Read recording instruments to measure output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels. Transport and mix chemicals, and operate equipment used to unload chemicals. Administer first-aid and other assistance. Inspect products and processing methods; prepare reports and ensure that regulations governing health, quality and safety are followed. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Water wastewater operator Certification. Confined Space Entry Training. Water Distribution Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV). Water Treatment Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV). Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Specialization or experience: Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is not available. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Hand-eye co-ordination. Handling heavy loads. Manual dexterity. Overtime required. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer.- Location2 ANNE STREETPickle Lake, ONP0V 3A0
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$35.50 to $36.50HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 80 to 88 hours bi-weekly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, On Call, Morning
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3313403
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Green job Help - Green job – Help
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
- Cold/refrigerated
- Confined spaces
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Odours
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Perform security checks within plant and on grounds
- Analyze test results and instrument readings
- Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content
- Collect waste and sewage samples
- Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
- Help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
- Maintain chemical feed stocks
- Make adjustments to plant equipment and systems
- Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
- Monitor and read recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits
- Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
- Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the flow of sewage and to treat and dispose of sewage and wastes
- Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment
- Read recording instruments to measure output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels
- Transport and mix chemicals, and operate equipment used to unload chemicals
- Administer first-aid and other assistance
- Inspect products and processing methods; prepare reports and ensure that regulations governing health, quality and safety are followed
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Water wastewater operator Certification
- Confined Space Entry Training
- Water Distribution Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV)
- Water Treatment Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV)
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Specialization or experience
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is not available
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2025-06-28
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