Apply by: October 7th, 2026

Overview The Shuswap Band is seeking a skilled and motivated Utility Operator to join our team in Invermere, BC. Reporting to the KWSC Manager, the Utility Operator is responsible for the operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of water and wastewater infrastructure that supports the community. This role combines technical expertise, problem-solving, and preventative maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant utility services.

The successful candidate will help monitor system performance, respond to operational and emergency situations, contribute to long-term infrastructure planning, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This is a full-time, year-round position that includes participation in an on-call rotation and regular weekend work. Responsibilities

- Perform routine maintenance programs.
- Troubleshoot and anticipate system issues.
- Respond to emergency situations (On-call, Nights/Weekends/Holidays)
- Conduct assessments and condition reporting
- Analyze test results and instrument readings
- Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content
- Collect waste and sewage samples, test and analyze results
- Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
- Maintain and repair installation equipment, help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
- Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
- Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
- Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the flow of sewage and to treat and dispose of sewage and wastes
- Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment

Qualifications
- EOCP certified Water / Wastewater operator level 1, 2 or 3
- Any other EOCP courses would be beneficial (cross connection, treatment, stormwater)




- Relevant Red Seal Trades Certificate
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office, excel, HMI, SCADA and maintenance software.
- Experience with pumps (submersible, positive displacement, centrifugal)
- Pipe laying / Pipe fitting experience
- Knowledge of electrical and instrumentation equipment
- Familiar with motors and compressors
- Confined Space, WHMIS, First Aid and other safety courses considered assets
- Able to provide a cleared RCMP Criminal Record Check.
- Possess a Drivers License with a clean drivers abstract.
- Must be able to work onsite, in Invermere, BC.
- Personal Attributes
- Excellent communication skills. Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally both orally and in writing.
- Excellent organizational skills. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with consideration to timelines and directives.
- Attention to detail. Able to use critical thinking skills to be able to troubleshoot challenges and find solutions.
- Understand general practice of maintaining confidentiality.
- Collaborate effectively with community members, band staff and external partners.
- Understanding of the Shuswap Band community, culture, and Secwepemc values.
- Team player. You understand your role in a team and can make those around you grow to their full potential. You delegate properly and help your team improve by putting them in positions to succeed

This is a full-time, year-round position. We offer a wide variety of perks including:

- Employer matched pension plan after 3 months
- Extensive health and benefits package
- Dynamic work workplace

How to Apply We value diversity and welcome all qualified candidates to apply. Employment and promotion of a qualified Indigenous person or Shuswap Band member will be administered in a fair and reasonable manner and is consistent with the Canadian Human Rights Commission Policy on “Aboriginal Employment Preference.”

If interested, please apply to [email protected] by October 7, 2025.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Pay: $30.00-$42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Utility Operator (Invermere)
🏢 Shuswap Band - Kenpesq't Holdings
📍 Invermere