About us

Tata Steel Minerals Canada Limited (TSMC) with its headquarters in Montreal (Quebec), operates iron ore mines in the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec. TSMC is a joint venture between Tata Steel Limited and the Government of Quebec. Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group of Companies, is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers and a Fortune 500 company.

The opportunity

Tata Steel Minerals Canada is currently seeking a Wastewater Treatment Technician to join the Essential Site Services team.

For Fly-in/Fly-out applicants, the position will be based on a 2-week ON/OFF rotation basis to and from the Menihek region in Labrador, near the town of Schefferville, QC. Operations at our mine site are running 24/7 all year long. Standard work schedules for FIFO positions are 12 hours per day. The main pick-up points are St. John’s, Gander, Deer Lake, Happy Valley-Goose Bay in NL, Halifax, NS, Moncton, NB, and Montreal, QC.

TSMC operates a regulatorily-complex site which spans 2 provinces, located in a northern remote setting, approximately 20 km from the community of Schefferville, Quebec. The site’s operations span over 30 km in length and include active operations of several pits at the same time along with an ore processing complex.

The Essential Site

Services team is responsible for providing and ensuring continuity to all basic site services such as drinking water treatment and distribution, sewage treatment, carpentry, electrical and mechanical support.

Reporting to the Superintendent – Essential Site Services, the position will be directly responsible for the operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, coordination of any necessary repairs and reporting required for the site wastewater treatment plant. The ideal candidate must have some formal education, training and/or experience in wastewater treatment operations. For any FIFO candidate,



a willingness to take on additional general duties and responsibilities will also be required.

Major Responsibilities

- Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment in water treatment plant (pumps, blowers, analyzers, etc.) to ensure continuous operation of the system.
- Perform filtration membrane maintenance as required.
- Maintain chemicals stocks required for operation (Sodium hypochlorite, Sodium Bicarbonate and Flocculants) and manage timely ordering of future stocks.
- Manage septage and sludge collection systems; adjust the amount of sludge wasting to maintain required nutrient / microorganism ratio.
- Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctions and to ensure plant systems are operating normally.
- Perform minor maintenance or assist skilled tradespersons with installation and repair of plant machinery.
- Collect water samples for chemical and bacterial analyses, analyze test results and instrument readings and make adjustments to plant equipment and systems to ensure effluent complies with applicable regulations (Schedule A of Newfoundland Environmental Control Water and Sewage Regulations, 2003)
- Daily water treatment checks for camp and Admin water supply
- Complete and maintain plant logs and reports.

Required Experience

- Previous water treatment, process or industrial experience preferred.
- Knowledge of air compressors
- Valid class 5 driver’s license is required.




- Troubleshooting and detailed ability to provide accurate descriptions of problems.
- Mechanical aptitude is an asset.
- Understanding of time management.
- Able to lift, pull, stand, or crouch for long periods of time (physically fit).
- Capable of the safe handling of chemicals.
- Able to adapt to change.
- Ability to lift 25 kg.
- Medium proficiency with computer software, i.e. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

Desired skills

- Ability to work with little supervision and function in a multidiscipline environment.
- Proven understanding of safe work practices and mitigating risk.
- Willingness to work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Willingness to work in a remote northern community.
- Willingness to work in a team workplace.
- Willingness to resolve issues in a professional manner.
- Willingness to take initiative and be self-motivated.
- Willingness to accept accountability for tasks assigned and ask for clarification if information is unclear.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing conditions,
- Bilingual (English and French) would be an asset.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. At Tata Steel Minerals Canada, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, age, origin, culture, and experience. We promote the hiring of women, Aboriginals and as a priority member of communities with which we have an agreement, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.

We thank all applicants for their interest in TSMC. Please note however that due to the high volume of applications, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Wastewater Treatment Technician (FIFO) (Menihek)
🏢 Tata Steel Minerals Canada
📍 Menihek