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Ministry: Ontario Clean Water Agency
Division: Northwestern Hub
Position Title: OPERATOR/MECHANIC (AMENDED)
Duration: 1 Temporary (5.5 month contract)
Location: Thunder Bay, North Region
Compensation Group: OPSEU
Salary: $21.51 - $23.19 per hour Pay for certification*
Position Status: Open
Job Code: 40402 - Waste Water Project Operator 1
Schedule: 4-7
Category: Maintenance and Trades
Job ID: 22749



The Ontario Clean Water Agency, an Agency of the Ministry of Environment, seeks an experienced individual to operate and maintain water/wastewater treatment projects within the Northwestern Hub.
Qualifications:Abilty to Obtain OIT and any other related certifications as specified in O. Reg. 128/04 of the Safe Drinking Water Act and O. Reg. 129/04 of the Ontario Water Resources Act; applied knowledge of the operation of water treatment, water distribution and wastewater treatment facilities; sound mathematical and record keeping skills; knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation techniques, practices/maintenance; demonstrated ability/familiarity with systems such as SCADA basic computer skills/knowledge for process control, knowledge of sampling, chemical techniques; good communication skills; ability to perform manual labour; have a valid Class G driver`s license. You must be available for after hours and on call duty and willing to travel long distances. Instrumentation, electrical, or mechanical training/experience would be considered an asset.
Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
Posting Date:Friday, October 30, 2009
Closing Date:Monday, November 16, 2009
Applications must be received by the end of the closing date with the Job ID number quoted.
Send application to:

Ontario Clean Water Agency
Attention: Melanie Goulet
101 King Street, PO Box 819, 2nd Floor, Unit D
Longlac, Ontario, P0T 2A0
Fax: (807) 876-2560

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying to positions.

The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.