Position

Position: Operational Instructor

Job Classification: WCWC 6

Salary Range: $63,813 to $91,161

Reports to: Manager of Training Development

Schedule: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Location: Walkerton, Ontario (this position is eligible for remote work)

About Us

The Walkerton Clean Water Centre is an agency of the Government of Ontario established to help safeguard drinking water across the province of Ontario. WCWC provides education and support to water system owners, operators, operating authorities, First Nations communities, and the public. WCWC also provides information and advice through the Helpline - Walkerton Clean Water Centre, which help clients address water treatment challenges. Visit our website to learn more, wcwc.ca

Position Summary

To develop and deliver training courses, including the Ontario Ministry’s mandatory courses, for drinking water system operators, owners, and operating authorities to ensure safe drinking water. Assists in the development and review of Centre course content.

Key Responsibilities

1. In accordance with adult learning principles, travels throughout Ontario and delivers Centre training for drinking water operators and owners of municipalities and First Nations drinking water systems. Training delivery includes virtual delivery and hosting of training, onsite coordination, set‑up and take down and shipping and receiving of equipment and materials at the venue. This position involves driving Centre vehicles and trailers for the purpose of course delivery.
2. Develops training materials for new courses.



Collaborates with Centre staff on course development and continuous improvement of WCWC courses; recommends modifications to course materials and delivery.

Additional duties may be assigned at the discretion of the position Manager.

Knowledge, Education and Training

A Civil or Environmental Engineering diploma or Bachelors of Environment Sciences, Chemistry, Biology or Engineering or related college program or university degree. Adult Education certification would be an asset. Professional Engineering designation or certified drinking water operator Level 2 from the Ontario Water Wastewater Certification Office (OWWCO) would be an asset.

Strong knowledge of Ontario drinking water regulations including Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002.

Robust working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Teams and Outlook and virtual and e‑learning platforms is required. Due to regular travel, a valid class G driver’s licence (or equivalent) that is not expired, forfeited or suspended is required for this position. Proficiency in French (written and oral) would be an asset.

Experience

A minimum of five years of experience in water treatment and distribution systems and a minimum of two years of experience in adult education, preferably training operators.





Demonstrated ability to deliver technical training in accordance with applicable legislation to ensure accurate transfer of knowledge to participants consistent with such legislation and regulations.

The incumbent must possess excellent and professional written and oral communication skills to deliver courses, presentations, and accompanying materials for the Centre’s course participants and for dealing effectively with client groups on behalf of the Centre. Working knowledge of electronic learning formats is required. Fluency in both French and English (written and oral) is a strong asset for technical writing and review. Previous experience working with First Nations communities would be an asset.

Experience with developing procedures or training content from the interpretation of complex technical, environmental, and operational policies, procedures and processes.

An equivalent combination of education and experience would be considered.

What We Offer

- A collaborative, innovative, and rewarding culture to work within
- Engaging and supportive team dynamic
- On‑the‑job training and learning
- Training and development opportunities
- Succession planning and professional development opportunities
- Competitive compensation
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Pension plan
- Employee and family assistance program
- Flex hours
- Internal recognition programs Buddy system upon hire
- Employee events
- A state‑of‑the‑art facility
- Free on‑site parking

Why Walkerton?

Walkerton is a beautiful, peaceful town in Bruce County, Ontario offering a variety of fun

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