Water/Wastewater Operator-in-Training – 3 Positions

Public Works - Water & Wastewater

(2) Regular Full

(1) Contract Full-Time, 13 Months

CUPE LOCAL 966

The Role:

Under general supervision, performs manual and equipment operating duties in the performance of various Public Works construction, maintenance or operational functions.

Responsibilities:

• Performs water quality and system tests (i.e. chlorine residual, pH, pressure and flow tests) and takes corrective action (i.e. notify supervisor and flush) as directed.
• Performs hand excavation, backfilling and restoration works.
• Performs concrete work, brickwork and pipe laying.
• Cleans sewer mains, laterals and manholes of debris and sediment.
• Maintains, operates and inspects water distribution and wastewater collection system assets.
• Assists in construction related activities and watermain tapping service.
• Assists in sewer main rodding service and CCTV inspection service.
• Assists in major hydrant repair and overhaul service.
• Performs routine maintenance, inspection and minor repairs to water and wastewater infrastructure and assists in major construction repairs.
• Ensures all work performed in compliance with relevant standards, legislation and regulations.
• Completes forms, records and reports according to approved procedures and methods (i.e. work order, inspection form, chain of custody form, etc.).
• Performs other related duties as assigned including duties of lower rated classifications where qualified.

Qualifications:

• Minimum grade 12 education or equivalent
• Minimum acceptable MOECC certification is Water Distribution Operator-In-Training (OIT) and Wastewater Collection Operator-In-Training (OIT) or Wastewater Collection and Treatment (OIT's) for Wastewater Treatment position.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of manual and power equipment
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Capable of accurately completing work forms and reports
• Must have a working knowledge of computers
• Must have a working knowledge of applicable regulation as it applies to compliance (i.e. Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.)
• Must successfully complete regulatory training (i.e. Preventing Water Borne Illness, Confined Space Training, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Trenching and Shoring, etc.)
• Meter Installers Certificate preferred
• Physically able to perform requirements of the job
• Possess a Class “GZ” license in good standing with preference for “DZ”.
• Minimum 3 months job related experience.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are currently in the CUPE Local 966-Public Works bargaining unit.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply online

Location: 230 Advance Blvd, Brampton.

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology

As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

New employees who commence employment on or after October 1, 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.

The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.