Application Deadline: Position Title: Co-op Operator Trainee-1 Division: LAWSS Cluster (Jodi Stradeski) Location: 1215 Fort Street Sarnia, ON N7V 1M1 Canada Location Hierarchy: West Worker Type: Co-op (Fixed Term) Number of Positions: 1 Job Duration: Up to 5 Months Job Term: Full time Job Code: Job Code: 40400 Salary: $26.51 - $28.14 Posting Status: Post Internally and Externally & Post to OPS

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 perks 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.

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

OCWA is an agency of the Government of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. For more than 30 years, municipalities, First Nations communities, institutions and industry have put their trust in OCWA to provide water, wastewater and stormwater services. Our extraordinary work demands a community of remarkable people. A career at OCWA is an opportunity to achieve your potential through meaningful, important work.

Job Summary

- Assist in the operating and maintenance of a water and sewage treatment facility
- Assist in collecting and submitting samples, record readings
- Data entry (PDC) Process Data Collection




- Assist in conducting various lab tests and analysis
- Assist in the preparation of reports
- Other duties, as assigned to support and assist in the operations of the groups water and sewage plants throughout the area
- Willingness to travel throughout the Hub Region

Applicant Qualifications

- Enrolled in a College or University Environmental Management Program with a Co-op term
- General knowledge of the operation of water & wastewater treatment facilities
- Knowledge of standard laboratory methods and procedures for water & wastewater analysis
- Knowledge of basic mathematics
- Effective oral, written and interpersonal communications skills
- PC Proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other Windows applications
- Lab and sampling experience
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety, First Aid and WHMIS

Requirements

- Operator-in-Training (OIT) License Certification
- Class “G2” Driver’s license
- Enrolled in a post‑secondary co‑operative education program

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. Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 30 years. Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology.

- 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: The 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 and mentoring opportunities. When you successfully obtain a higher certification/license, you will be eligible for additional base or premium pay in accordance with the schedule below. OCWA offers internal career progression for Operators through the Operator Career Path to encourage them to pursue higher‑level licences.

Salary ranges

- $24.88 to $26.41 per hour (OIT)
- $27.92 to $31.06 per hour (Level 1 Operator)
- $29.49 to $32.83 per hour (Level 2 Operator)
- $30.67 to $38.04 per hour (Level 3 or 4 Operator)

OP SW/OCWA’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti‑racism

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti‑racist, inclusive, accessible, merit‑based, respectful and equitable workplace. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage appli

📌 Co-op Operator Trainee-1 (Sarnia)
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