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 Abilites:
- 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 requisition
JR578. 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.
Apply NowWhen applying, please ensure the following:
1. OPS employees must include their WIN employee ID number on their application.
2. 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:
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.