Aquatech Canadian Water Services is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, compliance, and asset management services for water and wastewater infrastructure across Ontario. We specialize in the operation and management of municipal and private water and wastewater systems, ensuring reliable service, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship for the communities and clients we support.

Job Description
The Opportunity

This is a senior-level operational position designed for an experienced professional with robust technical expertise in both drinking water and wastewater systems. We are seeking a dependable senior operator to provide oversight across Aquatech’s Southwestern Ontario operations. This individual will help keep eyes on the region, support less experienced operators, attend sites as required, and ensure operations remain safe, compliant, reliable, and well-supported across a broad service area.

Key Responsibilities

Provide senior operational oversight for water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, and collection systems across Southwestern Ontario operations

Support and guide less experienced operators through technical direction, mentorship, site checks, and operational follow-up

Monitor treatment processes and make operational adjustments to optimize performance

Travel to sites across the region as required to inspect facilities, verify operating conditions, troubleshoot issues, and support field staff

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process issues

Complete operational records and regulatory reporting requirements

Monitor and respond to SCADA alarms and notifications

Participate in on-call coverage and emergency response activities

Provide mentorship and technical support to junior operators





Provide operational support to other Aquatech operating areas when required and where practical based on geography and business needs

Qualifications
Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of progressive operational experience in both drinking water and wastewater systems, with senior-level experience preferred

Demonstrated experience operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining water and wastewater treatment facilities

Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting requirements

Experience with compliance monitoring, process control, laboratory interpretation, and operational reporting

Strong mechanical and troubleshooting aptitude

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ability to work independently across a large geographic region while maintaining communication with operations leadership and site staff

Entry-level candidates with no prior operating experience will not be considered for this position.

Required Certifications

Valid Ontario Drinking Water Operator Certification (OIT, LSW, Level I, or higher). LSW and OIT licences are acceptable for the water systems currently operated under this role. Aquatech places significant value on demonstrated operational experience in both water and wastewater systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience operating private communal water and wastewater systems

SCADA and remote monitoring experience

Experience supporting multiple sites across a large geographic territory

Leadership, mentoring, supervisory, or lead operator experience

Additional Information
What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience and certification levels

Ongoing training and certification support

Advancement opportunities within a growing organization

Meaningful work protecting public health and the environment

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