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 Setting (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
Robust 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

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