Job Overview

The Water Operator, reporting to the Superintendent, works alongside 11 other divisional team members. This position is responsible for receiving and responding to water delivery and cancellation orders from farmers and other water users, monitoring and maintenance of water delivery and drainage infrastructure, and working as part of a construction crew during the non-irrigation season. The Water Operator will be required to be on call 24/7 for the water season May-October.

Duties

- Complete pre-season preparations, including inspecting canals and drains for damage following winter and spring runoff.
- Conduct ongoing inspections to assess channel effectiveness and the serviceability of control structures, culverts, and bridges within assigned area of the District.
- Receive water delivery or cancellation orders from water users/landowners; manage water orders and shutoffs by increasing/decreasing water flows as necessary; keep track of reservoir level where necessary.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential records of water deliveries and cancellations, and submit records/information to the District’s Irrigation Recording & Management App (IRMA) of deliveries and cancellations, along with canal and pipeline flows and lake levels.
- Maintain regular communication with water users regarding various issues (e.g. creating efficiencies by rotating water amongst water users/landowners, and ensuring water is being used appropriately and within the policies and regulations of the EID Board of Directors and provincial legislation).

Requirements

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills




- Effective organizational and time-management abilities
- Self-motivated with the ability and willingness to work independently as well as productively and cooperatively in a team environment
- Basic computer knowledge
- Knowledge of irrigation farming would be an asset
- Basic construction knowledge, including the ability to read and understand construction drawings; familiarity and some experience operating light-duty construction equipment and power tools; basic mechanical aptitude; and welding experience considered an asset
- Experience in the maintenance or construction field considered an asset
- Familiarity and knowledge of the Eastern Irrigation District or the ability to read a map book
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence required

This is a safety-sensitive position and, as such, candidates must complete preemployment drug and alcohol screening, provide a current driver’s abstract, and a criminal record check.

For a complete job description, please visit our website at www.eid.ca. The EID offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive advantages package including a defined benefit pension plan, along with learning and development opportunities.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume to [email protected].

We thank all applicants for your interest in the EID; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Closing date for all applicants is September 30, 2026.

Benefits:

- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program

Work Location: In person

📌 DISTRROCK LAKE / ONE TREE / AQUADUCT WATER OPERATOR (Canada)
🏢 Eastern Irrigation District
📍 Canada