About the Position

Water is our business and our passion. It can be yours too. The water professionals at OCWA know the value of water better than anyone. Our work benefits communities across Ontario every day. Our job (and possibly yours) is also to return treated and safe water back to our lakes and rivers. At OCWA, we have a deep respect for the environment and our responsibility for the health of the communities we serve drives us. A job at OCWA is an opportunity to make a positive impact on millions—a big responsibility. Are you ready? We think you are. So come on in. The water is perfect.

In this role, you will use your skills to operate and maintain the water and wastewater facilities within the region.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Operator-in-Training (OIT) to Class IV certificate or license: Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment and Collection, Water Distribution and Supply, (as per O. Reg. 128/04).
• A lesser qualified candidate may be considered as an under-fill with a minimum Operator-in-Training (OIT), as specified in O.Reg. 128/04 of the Safe Drinking Water Act and O.Reg. 129/04 of the Ontario Water Resources Act. If you are not certified, please review this link to find out how to become certified: https://owwco.ca/operators/#gettingcertificate
• Must be available for overtime and ability to be on-call after regular working hours as part of a rotation and must be able to respond to on-call within a reasonable period of time.
• Valid Class G driver’s license.
• Under-fill Operator (OIT) has a requirement to write and pass the required class 1 certification exams within 12 months of your start date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Valuable knowledge of wastewater treatment processes to operate the facilities.
• Working experience/knowledge of the skilled trades for maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and structures, including but not limited to basic electrical repair, welding, plumbing, millwright and instrumentation.
• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related to wastewater operations and maintenance; health and safety procedures/WHMIS.
• Good knowledge of the relevant regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related to water and wastewater operations and maintenance, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and chemistry to make calculations for chemical and operating processes.
• Ability to interpret maintenance manuals,
  
  
  
  blueprints and other technical specifications; use and storage of industrial chemicals.
• Familiarity with computers, including monitoring and operating systems.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems would be an asset.
• Analytical, problem-solving, planning and scheduling skills required to effectively inspect, operate and monitor the facilities processes and equipment.
• Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance; take samples, interpret results and make process control adjustments to resolve operating issues.
• Good oral and written communication skills to liaise with a variety of people including coworkers, clients, suppliers, while keeping accurate logs and writing reports.
• Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative.
• Ability to perform manual labour.

Benefits and Compensation

What’s in it for you? Flexible learning and development opportunities. Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.

A wide-ranging compensation structure focused on pay for certification, on-call pay, call-back pay, over-time and Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) pay.

• A defined benefit pension plan
• Comprehensive health plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Maternity and parental leave top-up perks including for adoptive parents

OCWA’s Operator Career Path Program provides learning, continuing education, career development and certification advancement opportunities. As you develop and obtain higher level licenses, you will progress through the Operator Career Path with increased operational responsibilities as well as training and mentoring opportunities. When you successfully obtain a higher certification/license, you will be eligible for additional base or premium pay in accordance with the schedule below.

• OIT: $24.88 to $26.41 per hour
• Level 1 Operator: $27.92 to $31.06 per hour
• Level 2 Operator: $29.49 to $32.83 per hour
• Level 3 or 4 Operator: $30.67 to $38.04 per hour

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

OPS/OCWA’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism:



We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation. The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer and we offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions if you require a disability-related accommodation. The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

About OCWA

As the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Canada, we manage over 800 facilities from small well systems and lagoons to large water and wastewater treatment plants. Consider this opportunity if you are a motivated, team oriented individual seeking a career in the water and wastewater industry. We thank you for your interest, and we will only contact you if we choose you for further screening or an interview. Career decisions can be murky and hard to navigate. OCWA makes it easy. If you’re looking for career potential through purposeful work, meaningful recognition and a lifetime prospect for individual growth, OCWA is where you can thrive. Join an inclusive team setting and unlock your potential in a supportive, recognition-based culture. With water, your career path is clear. OCWA is an agency of the Government of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. For more than 30 years, municipalities, First Nations communities, institutions and industry have put their trust in OCWA to provide water, wastewater and stormwater services. Our extraordinary work demands a community of remarkable people. A career at OCWA is an opportunity to achieve your potential through meaningful, important work.