City of Orillia Looking for Treatment Operator (12-Month Contract) at Orillia, Ontario, Canada Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Corporation of the City of Orillia has an opening for a temporary employee for the position of Treatment Operator in the Water and Wastewater Division of the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department for approximately twelve (12) months.

DUTIES

• Test, record and monitor all Water Treatment and Distribution and Wastewater sampling as required to ensure compliance with Regulations.
• Operation, including process control and maintenance of the Water Filtration and Wastewater Treatment Plants including wells, reservoirs and pumping stations in accordance with all applicable Regulations.
• Conduct laboratory testing to ensure water and wastewater quality and chemical optimization occurs.
• Contribute to and participate in activities related to Drinking Water Quality Management System, Wastewater Quality Management System, and various training courses provided.
• Monitor facility processes and equipment by data collection, instrumentation, alarm system, and observation to ensure the plant feedback meets current standards.
• Perform all manufacturer recommended maintenance requirements for all treatment process equipment, including pumps, valves and machinery, monitor and document the performance of each piece of equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• On-call and standby duties for Water Filtration and Wastewater Treatment as required (30-minute response for on-call/standby duties).

Qualifications

• Minimum two years community college diploma in related field.
• MECP Class IV Wastewater Treatment Licence, Class II Wastewater Collection Licence, Class II Water Treatment, and Class III Water Distribution and Supply Certificate preferred. Minimum OIT Certificate (with Entry Level Course) required for hiring.
• Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) and Industrial Maintenance Gas Technician (IMT) licence an asset.
• Water Meter Installer and OWWA Cross Connection Control Specialist Certificates an asset.
• Have a thorough understanding of the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard and Environmental Compliance Approval process.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and judgment skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent computer skills using MS Office Suite including Word, Excel and the internet.
• First aid, confined space and WHMIS training an asset.
• Possess a valid class ‘DZ’ Ontario driver’s licence with an acceptable driver’s abstract.
• An acceptable Criminal Record Check is required for this position at the incumbent’s expense prior to the employment commencement date.

Compensation for this position is $28.34 to $33.60 per hour for a 40-hour work week. Interested applicants are invited to apply by, November 30, 2023 at noon.

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Note: The City of Orillia is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the City of Orillia Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001,S.O. 2001, c. 25., and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, City of Orillia, 50 Andrew St. S., Orillia ON L3V 7T5.

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