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* # Process & Compliance Technician Job ID: 251023 Posting status: Open Organization: Ontario Clean Water Agency Division: Operations, Simcoe Muskoka Region, Ontario City: Angus, Wasaga Beach Position(s) language: English Job term: 1 Permanent Job code: 61504
- Environmental Officer 3

Salary:
$1,289.12
- $1,534.12 Per week
* (plus pay for water/wastewater certification) *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. 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. ## About the job In this role, you will implement programs to support environmental compliance, process control programs, and health and safety requirements for water and wastewater treatment processes within the region. ## What you bring to the team ### Mandatory requirements
- Operator-in-Training (OIT) to Class IV certificate or license: Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Supply, Wastewater Treatment and Collection, (as per O. Reg. 128/04).
- May consider lesser qualified candidates as under-fill
- 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. https://owwco.ca/getting-your-certificate-or-licence-for-the-first-time/
- Post-secondary education in an environmental discipline or field knowledge.
- Valid Class G driver's license.
- Must be available after regular

working hours
for emergency situations or on-call as scheduled.
- Expectation of travel throughout the Cluster.
- If you are not certified, please review this link to find out how to become certified: https://owwco.ca/getting-your-certificate-or-licence-for-the-first-time/ ### Knowledge
- Sound knowledge of water and wastewater treatment operations.
- Extensive knowledge in environmental compliance, health and safety requirements and the processes related to water and wastewater treatment.
- Good knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related to workplace safety.
- Good knowledge of environmental compliance including relevant regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related environmental compliance and the impact on the operation of the water and wastewater treatment systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of Drinking Water Quality Management Systems and performing audits on various systems.
- Good knowledge and understanding is required to apply, interpret, implement and maintain programs based on legislated requirements and various internal operational processes.
- Excellent knowledge of computers, operating programs and systems. ### Skills and Ability include
- Analytical, problem-solving, planning and scheduling skills to inspect, operate and monitor processes and equipment. Make process control adjustments; resolve operating issues.
- Demonstrate analytical skills to analyze data, monitor local performance against legal requirements and corporate goals, and resolve compliance issues.
- Evaluative skills to evaluate compliance and quality status of water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
- Auditing and inspection skills to conduct internal audits, respond to findings, participate in inspections and make recommendations to assigned facilities.
- Excellent oral and presentation skills to provide technical compliance advice to a variety of internal and external contacts in addition to facilitating in-house training to operations staff.




- Excellent written skills with an ability to prepare written technical letters, reports, procedures which will include photos, charts and graphs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of database functions and maintenance programs.
- Ability to provide training and presentations to teams in person and online.
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize and take initiative.
- Strong attention to detail. ###

How to Apply
All applications are to be submitted through our recruitment system – Workday. Click the link below and search for requisitionJR551. If you are a new user, you will be prompted to create an account and upload your resume and cover letter, and submit your application. When applying, please ensure the following: 1. OPS employees must include their WIN employee ID number on their application. If applicable, indicate the type of water or wastewater certificate you hold, along with the corresponding license/certification number(s) in the appropriate section of the application. ## How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's *Human Rights Code
* and the *Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
* We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us. Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

We offer
employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation. The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer and

we offer
employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions if you require a disability-related accommodation. The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Setting, Conservation and Parks. As the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Canada, we manage over 800 facilities from small well systems and lagoons to large water and wastewater treatment plants. Consider this opportunity if you are a motivated, team oriented individual seeking a career in the water and wastewater industry. We thank you for your interest, and we will only contact you if we choose you for further screening or an interview. ##

What we offer

- Flexible learning and development opportunities.
- Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.
- You will be eligible for additional pay for certification, should you be successful in completing and maintaining facility water/wastewater operator's licenses.
- 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. ## Additional information: Apply by: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 11:59 pm EST Position details:
- 1 English Permanent, 147 Centre St, Angus, Central Region or 30 Woodland Dr, Wasaga Beach, Central Region Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Work hours: Schedule 3.7 Category: Environment Posted on: Monday, November 2, 2026 Note:
- T-AQ-251023/26 ##

How to apply

- You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying. Send application to: All applications are to be submitted through our recruitment system – Workday. Click the link below and search for requisition JR551 If you are a new user, you will be prompted to create an account and upload your resume and cover letter, and submit your application. https://ocwa.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test. Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation: Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français. All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. ## Information collection notice We are collecting your personal information to assess how well you meet the qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for related recruitment purposes. The collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers, which is an authorized common service in accordance with *s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.
S.
O. 1990, c. M.25.
* Please do not include any more personal information than is needed for your application (for example, do not include your photograph or social insurance number). If you have any questions about how your information is collected, used, shared or saved, please contact us. Strengthening Ontario, together

📌 Process & Compliance Technician (Wasaga Beach)
🏢 Ontario Clean Water Agency
📍 Wasaga Beach