Role Description

Reporting to the Manager of Treatment Facilities, the Water/Wastewater Operator will support the day to day operation of the Town's water and wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

- Operating treatment plant equipment and SCADA control systems.
- Monitoring facility performance and responding to operational alarms as part of an on call rotation.
- Performing preventative maintenance, inspections, and equipment adjustments to ensure reliable operation.
- Collecting samples and conducting routine testing to support process control and regulatory compliance.
- Maintaining operational records and documenting plant activities and irregularities.
- Assisting with chemical handling and treatment processes.
- Monitoring remote infrastructure, including water towers and related systems.
- Supporting the ongoing safe operation of facilities while adhering to environmental, health, and safety standards.

Your Qualifications

As the ideal candidate, you are a safety-focused and dependable professional with solid technical aptitude and a commitment to providing essential public services. You are highly organized, detail oriented, and take pride in maintaining accurate records and delivering quality work. A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills,



you are comfortable working independently, collaborating as part of a team, and adapting to changing operational priorities.

- Operator-in-Training (OIT) certification, water/wastewater certifications, or technical training related to water and/or wastewater treatment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience in water and/or wastewater treatment operations; municipal experience is considered an asset.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of attention to detail.
- Proficiency with computer systems, Microsoft Suite, and operational technologies (SCADA).
- The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Safety certifications such as Confined Space, Fall Arrest, TDG, First Aid, Rigging, or Chlorine Emergency Response training are considered assets.

Location : Antigonish, NS

Contract type : Full-time, unionized

Work schedule : Regular day shifts from 8:00am to 4:30pm with an on-call rotation approximately one week out of every three.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below.

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📌 Water/ Wastewater Operator (Antigonish)
🏢 Meridia Recruitment Solutions, a Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette
📍 Antigonish