Job Opportunities in Canada

• Maintain the water treatment plant system and wastewater systems to ensure the availability of a clean community water supply.

• Operate and monitor the control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of water.
• Inspect, service, and repair components & infrastructure of the water treatment plant, water distribution system, and wastewater collection systems.
• Read flow meters, gauges, and other recording instruments to measure water output, consumption levels, and chlorine levels.
• Maintain and operate the filtering and chemical treatment processes.
• Monitor the operation of equipment at the sewage lift stations.
• Monitor sewage lagoon operations and complete daily inspections.
• Prepare work orders for servicing and repairs.
• Perform housekeeping of the Water Treatment Plant, Lift Stations, and Reservoir.
• Conduct inspections of the water treatment plant's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Adjust chemical levels to maintain water quality.
• Undertake water collection and testing.
• Test total chlorine at the treatment plant and sites around town.
• Collect water, THM & sewage samples and send them to the laboratory for testing.
• Clean and calibrate turbidimeters and chlorine monitors.
• Replace reagents.
• Carry out general administration functions of the Water/Sewer system to ensure effective operations.

• Maintain required equipment and chemical inventories.
• Provide reports to government agencies, departments, and other organizations as needed.
• Work with the Civil Infrastructure Manager on water licensing issues and reporting.
• Ensure records are maintained along with keeping a daily log and tracking data.
• Ensure all Town Bylaws, and Occupational Health and safety policies are followed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Class 2 Water Treatment Certificate, Class 2 Water Distribution, Class 2 Wastewater Collection Certificate.
• 2 years of related work experience.

• Knowledge of the Northwest Territories Water Act, NWT Health Act, and Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines.

• Strong computer skills – Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Problem-solving/analytical skills.
• Math skills.
• Mechanical Aptitude.
• Plumbing skills.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Casuals.
• Labourer.

• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.