INTERNAL- Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (OIT) Operator in Training

Dryden, ON, Canada
Full Time
Public Works
Entry Level
INTERNAL Posting
HR-PW-2026-34
Job Title:  Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (OIT) Operator in TrainingDate Posted:   Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Department:  Public WorksClosing: 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Location: Water/Wastewater Treatment PlantsReports to:   Utilities & Environmental Services Manager
Status: TERM- Permanent Full-Time- 40.00 hours per week for approximately six (6) months or return of incumbent.
Wage: Current rate of pay for the first thirty (30) days worked, then increasing to $33.72/hour with benefits as per the current IBEW Local 1730 Collective Agreement                                     
Job Summary:
This position is responsible to operate, perform maintenance, repair and upkeep of the water and wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater collection lift stations.
Position Requirements:
  • Post Secondary Education in a related field preferred  or a minimum, a high school diploma is required.
  • Must have OIT Water & Wastewater Treatment Certification or the ability to obtain within six (3) months from the date of hire.
  • Operator must work towards obtaining a minimum class 2 certificate in both Water & Wastewater Treatment within 3 years and a class 3 Wastewater Treatment license within 4 years
  • Have and maintain a valid Class “G” driver’s license.
  • Previous experience operating Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants will be an asset
  • Fall arrest and confined space training, First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain.
  • Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft applications.
  • Must be competent under the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act & Ontario Water Resources Act.
  • Must be competent under Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Must be capable of understanding written and oral instruction.
  • Possess strong communication skills both written and oral.
  • Ability to read engineered drawings an asset.
  • Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions and must be available to work outside of normal work hours to assist in emergency situations.
  • Must be able to work weekends and after hours as part of the rotational on-call schedule.
Application Process:
Interested applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualifications & experience through the City’s online application process which can be found at:
   https://www.dryden.ca/careers/
  
Personal Information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment.  Questions with respect to the collection of personal information should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator, City of Dryden,
30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2A7 (807) 223-1432.
Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment
and selection process.  Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in
advance to the Director of Human Resources, or designate.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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