Job Title: Plant Trainee – Nicola Lake Shore Water UtilitiesLocation: Merritt, BCEmployment Type: Full time, Excluded from Union MembershipAbout 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 EstatesPerform 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 processesAbility to perform daily operational and testing requirements independentlyStrong problem-solving and preventative maintenance skillsBasic mechanical and electrical aptitudeProficiency with data logging and reportingValid 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 needsWage: $24.00 per hour

📌 Plant Trainee – Nicola Lake Shore Water Utilities (Merritt)
🏢 Emcon Services
📍 Merritt