Trent Hills is a vibrant, diverse, and growing community with a population of 13,000, located on the Trent Severn Waterway amongst the rolling hills of Northumberland County. Created in 2001 with the amalgamation of the municipalities of Campbellford/Seymour, Percy Township and the Village of Hastings, Trent Hills offers an inclusive, healthy, rural lifestyle for its residents, businesses, and visitors. Its unique urban centres and rural communities are united by a shared heritage, rich cultural fabric, picturesque landscape, and pride in the community.

Reporting to the Manager of Water and Wastewater Services, the Head Operator provides leadership and technical expertise in the safe and efficient operation of the municipality’s wastewater treatment and collection systems. This hands-on role oversees daily operations, maintenance, inspections, repairs, and equipment replacement across wastewater treatment plants, lift and pumping stations, and collection infrastructure, while supporting a skilled team of Wastewater staff and ensuring regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will hold a Class III Wastewater Treatment license and a Class II Wastewater Collection license, along with a minimum of five years of experience in a public sector works environment.

The candidate will have a strong understanding of wastewater treatment and collection processes, equipment maintenance, testing procedures,



and chemical handling, as well as strong technical, problem-solving, and operational skills. The starting base pay rate for this vacant unionized position is $39.52 per hour. After successfully passing the 6-month probation period, the rate of pay will increase to $44.10 per hour.

Additional wages are provided for on-call duty and for having water treatment and distribution licenses as per the CUPE Local 3051 Outside Collective Agreement. The Municipality offers a competitive and attractive benefit package and enrollment in the OMERS pension plan. The regular work week for this position is 40 hours per week.

Work Location: 22 Trent Drive, Campbellford, ON, 134 Cedar Drive, Hastings, ON plus additional Wastewater and Water facilities located throughout the Municipality. Please visit www.trenthills.ca for the complete . The Municipality of Trent Hills is an equal prospect employer that is committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

We are pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Wastewater Collection/Treatment Plant Head Operator (Ottawa)
🏢 Ontario Water Works Association
📍 Ottawa