September 16th 2026

Job Title: Plant Trainee – Nicola Lake Shore Water Utilities

Location: Merritt, BC

Employment Type: Full time, Excluded from Union Membership

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Plant Trainee to join our Nicola Lake Shore Water Utilities, Quilchena on the lake, Douglas Lake, Sagebrush Golf Course. This position involves hands-on operation and maintenance of water and sewer treatment systems to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards and monitoring systems on all the sites as mentioned above.

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintain and operate sewer and water treatment plants at Nicola Lakeshore Estates
- Perform daily testing to meet Interior Health Authority (IHA) & Ministry of Environment (MOE) requirements, including chlorine, pH, and water flow monitoring at all the sites noted above.
- Operate water treatment plant functions ensuring arsenic removal and pH level adjustments meet design.
- Maintain accurate checklists, logs, and reports for regulatory submissions.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and recommend improvements on various sites.
- Maintain and repair grinder pumps, pressure control units,



and control panels( as per training provided)
- Provide ongoing monitoring notes to IHA via office email.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Mandatory Qualifications:

- EOCP Certification – Small Water System/Small Wastewater System or in the process of obtaining the certification.
- Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes
- Ability to perform daily operational and testing requirements independently
- Strong problem-solving and preventative maintenance skills
- Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Proficiency with data logging and reporting
- Valid Class 5 drivers license with clean drivers abstract.

Work Schedule & Compensation:

- 5 days per week from Wednesday to Sunday.
- Minimum of 40 hours per week; start/end times may vary based on operational needs
- Wage: $24.00 per hour

How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit their resume and proof of EOCP certification to

[email protected] or apply on Indeed.

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Plant Trainee – Nicola Lake Shore Water Utilities (Merritt)
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