Job Details

Rate of Pay: $34.59– $43.18Hourly

Shift: Monday to Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Application Deadline: 10/18/2026

Posting Date: 10/01/2026

Position Summary
Reporting to the Supervisor, Water and Wastewater, you will be responsible for the maintenance and operations of Water and Wastewater infrastructure.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Water Quality Sampling

Wastewater and Storm Effluent Sampling

Maintenance and repair to water, wastewater, and storm infrastructure

Confined space entry

Respond and investigate sewer backups and storm flooding

Visual inspection of sanitary, storm manhole and valve chambers

Restoration Activities; sodding, concrete, interlock, and asphalt placement

Traffic control and signage set up

Sanitary sewer flushing

Supervise contractor during infrastructure repairs

Interacting with EMS, YRPH, MOL, Council and the public

Watermain flushing

Fire Flow testing

Perform utility (water, wastewater, storm) locates

Hydrant meter service and installation

Customer Service water off/on, water quality complaints

Perform regulatory sampling for lead, THM’s, Nitrates and Chlorine residual

UV system inspection

Perform inspection of PRV, drain and air valves

Camera inspections of wastewater and storm infrastructure

Inspection and maintenance of lift stations

Cross connection investigation and remediation

Provide spills response and cleanup; interact with MOECC and SAC

Operate heavy equipment (e.g., dump truck, loader, flusher, backhoe, compressor, etc.)

All duties must be performed in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Safe Drinking Water Act and associated Regulations, City policies, procedures and practices

Available for standby and shift work

Other duties as assigned





This position requires you to obtain Water Distribution Subsystem Class 2 and Wastewater Collection Class 2 within 3 years of hire

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Level 1 Certified is required

First Aid CPR and AED training is an asset

Spills Response Training is an asset

Riggers Licence is an asset

Trench Training is an asset

Propane Training is an asset

Book 7 Training is an asset

2 years prior experience is required

Required Skills/Knowledge

Successful completion of the Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) Entry-Level Course for Drinking Water Operators

Ontario Class “G” driver license in positive standing and must provide a current satisfactory Ontario driver’s abstract from the M.T.O.

Ability to obtain an Ontario Class “DZ” driver license within 6 months of the date of hire at the expense of the successful applicant

Demonstrated experience in water distribution, wastewater collection systems and sanitary pump station maintenance

Demonstrates the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage, and service

Demonstrated ability to prepare and keep records and read and interpret engineering drawings

General knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and sewer use by-laws

Physically able and competent to perform the physical demands of this position under adverse weather and site conditions, including confined space entry





Ability to work overtime in accordance with the provisions of the C.U.P.E. Local 905 Collective Agreement

The shifts and hours are subject to change at management’s discretion in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement

Compensation will be determined based on the certification level of the successful applicant

The successful candidate will also be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check within one month of commencing the position. This position is a member of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (C.U.P.E.).

Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions

Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities

Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo

Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust

Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing

Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture

Physically able and competent to perform the physical demands of this position

Adverse weather and site conditions, including confined space entry

Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service

Leadership Competencies

Demonstrates personal leadership

Builds people and culture

Cultivates open communication

Shapes the future

Navigates and leads through complexity and change

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

TheCity of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

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📌 Water Wastewater Operator (Ontario)
🏢 Ontario Water Works Association
📍 Ontario