Application Deadline: Position Title: W & WW Operator Division: Stratford Cluster (Anton Wasilka) Location: 701 West Gore Street Stratford, ON N5A 1L4 Canada Location Hierarchy: West Worker Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Number of Positions: 1 Job Duration: Up to 5 Months Job Term: Full time Job Code: Job Code: 40402 Salary: $27.92 - $31.06 Posting Status: Post Internally and Externally & Post to OPS OPS Job ID:

Water is our business and our passion. It can be yours too. The water professionals at OCWA know the value of water better than anyone. Our work benefits communities across Ontario every day. Our job (and possibly yours) is also to return treated and safe water back to our lakes and rivers. At OCWA, we have a deep respect for the environment and our responsibility for the health of the communities we serve drives us. A job at OCWA is an opportunity to make a positive impact on millions—a big responsibility. Are you ready? We think you are. So come on in. The water is perfect.

A job at OCWA is an opportunity to make a positive impact on millions—a big responsibility. Are you ready? We think you are. So come on in. The water is perfect.

In this role, you will use your skills to operate and maintain the water and wastewater facilities within the region.

Mandatory: An Operator-in-Training (OIT) to Class IV certificate or license: Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment and Collection, Water Distribution and Supply, (as per O. Reg. 128/04). A lesser qualified candidate may be considered as an under-fill with a minimum Operator-in-Training (OIT), as specified in O.Reg. 128/04 of the Safe Drinking Water Act and O.Reg. 129/04 of the Ontario Water Resources Act ( Should a successful applicant be employed as an under-fill Operator (OIT),



there will be a requirement to write and pass the required class 1 certification exams within 12 months of your start date. If you are not certified, please review this link to find out how to become certified: Must be available for overtime and ability to be on-call after regular working hours as part of a rotation and must be able to respond to on-call within a reasonable period of time. Valid Class G driver’s license Knowledge: Good knowledge of wastewater treatment processes to operate the facilities. Working experience/knowledge of the skilled trades for the maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and structures, including but not limited to the following skills:

- basic electrical repair
- welding
- plumbing
- millwright
- instrumentation

Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related to wastewater operations and maintenance; health and safety procedures/WHMIS. Good knowledge of the relevant regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related to water and wastewater operations and maintenance, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and health and safety procedures. Knowledge of basic mathematics and chemistry to make calculations for chemical and operating processes. Ability to interpret maintenance manuals,



blueprints and other technical specifications; use and storage of industrial chemicals. Familiarity with computers, including monitoring and operating systems. Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems would be an asset.

Skills and Ability include: Analytical, problem-solving, planning and scheduling skills required to effectively inspect, operate and monitor the facilities processes and equipment. Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance; take samples, interpret results and make process control adjustments to resolve operating issues. Good oral and written communication skills to liaise with a variety of people including coworkers, clients, suppliers, while keeping accurate logs and writing reports. Ability to work in a team workplace and take initiative. Ability to perform manual labour.

What's in it for you?

- Flexible learning and development opportunities
- Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.
- A wide-ranging compensation structure focused on pay for certification, on-call pay, call-back pay, over‑time and Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) pay.
- A defined benefit pension plan
- comprehensive health plan
- life and disability insurance
- Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents.

OCWA’s Operator Career Path Program provides learning, continuing education, career development and certification advancement opportunities. As you develop and obtain higher level licenses, you will progress through the Operator Career Path with increased operational responsibilities as well as training a

📌 W & WW Operator (Stratford)
🏢 Ontario Clean Water Agency
📍 Stratford