Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: The City of Cambridge has a opening for Waste Water Operator working within the Environmental Services Division of the Infrastructure Services Department available immediately.This position is responsible for the testing, monitoring, operations and the preventative maintenance of the City of Cambridge’s waste water and storm water collection systems. Reporting to the Supervisor of Waste Water, the following requirements apply: Works within the Wastewater subdivision, performing preventative maintenance activities on wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, including sewer main flushing, clearing lateral blockages, investigating spills and sewer-use bylaw infractions, removing debris from various stormwater infrastructure (i.e. ponds, inlets, outlets, grates, etc.). Comprehensive knowledge of all collection system infrastructure Full proficiency operating all equipment associated with sanitary/storm maintenance including Vactor, Flusher Truck, CCTV Camera Inspection equipment, cranes, winches, confined space retrieval, pumps, etc.

Comprehensive knowledge of pump station facility and operations, SCADA functions and operation, force main and gravity main systems and related maintenance. Understands all Wastewater and Stormwater standard operating procedures, Wastewater Quality Management System, work order management, and all relevant corporate policies and procedures.



High school Grade 12 diploma or equivalent Possess Wastewater Collections License - Level 1 as issued by the MECP Ability to work with different computer software Post secondary education considered an asset.

Confined Space

Training considered an asset.

Please Note: Candidates who are not fully licensed but have their wastewater collection Operator In Training (OITs) may be considered for the trainee rate hourly rate. We will ask you for these items if you are hired Current and valid Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check to be provided prior to commencement in this position.

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Health and Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour This position is located within our CUPE 32 (outside workers union) compensation salary schedule Job Grade 7 and has an hourly rate of pay is as follows (2026 Rate): Starting Rate: $35.93 per hour 24-Month Rate: $38.16 per hour Currently 7:00am – 3:00pm, 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment. We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy . Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only. #

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