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Position Overview Are you ready to play a vital role in delivering safe, clean drinking water to the community? As a permanent, full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator , you’ll be at the forefront of a sophisticated and crucial operation—managing, maintaining, and optimizing a state-of-the-art water treatment system that safeguards public health every day.
Under the guidance of the Crew Leader – Water Treatment Facility you’ll make key operational decisions, tackle complex challenges, and ensure that every drop of water meets or surpasses all stringent regulatory standards. This role demands sharp judgment, technical expertise, and the ability to lead and train others, all while working within a dynamic, fast-paced environment filled with high-tech controls, chemicals, and continuous problem-solving.
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We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit -traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications
Level III Water Treatment Certificate through the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) of BC/Yukon and a member in good standing.
Post-secondary certificate or diploma in a Water Technology program.
Minimum three (3) years' previous relevant related experience in water treatment. Must be currently working at a Class III or IV water treatment facility.
Proficient in basic Word and basic Excel, as demonstrated through testing.(70% pass rate required)
Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.
For recent hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.
This is a unionized position with CUPE Local 900; check out our Collective Agreement (2024 - 2025) for full details (ratified 2026 Collective Agreement coming soon). As this is a unionized position, all qualifications must be met in order to be shortlisted for the position.
Hours & Days of Work Non-normal shifts, rotational shifts required.
40
Hourly Rate $44.341
We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest.

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📌 Water Treatment Plant Operator (Permanent, Full-Time) (British Columbia)
🏢 Kamloops
📍 British Columbia