JOB DESCRIPTION

Section: Water
Division: Water/Wastewater Treatment and Compliance
Department: Growth and Infrastructure
Initial Reporting Location: Wanapitei Water Treatment Plant
Job Status: Limited position
Affiliation: Outside Unit
Estimated Probable Duration: Up to Seven (7) Months (May be extended)
Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: Yes
Range of Pay: $32.76 to $37.05 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
• Successful completion of a relevant two year post-secondary diploma from a recognized college considered an asset.
• Applicants must possess valid Water Treatment Level I and Water Distribution Level I Certificates from the Ontario Operator Certification Program. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain certification in good standing.
• Minimum of one (1) year of operating experience in a water treatment facility.
• Must be able to complete operational logs and checklists, and CMMS work orders
• Ability to perform confined space duties, including entry, mandatory
• Ability to use related software programs such as CMMS, MS Office, SCADA
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying 20 kgs.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• Provide, at own, a current Criminal Record Check.
• May require the use of a CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s licence, and have an acceptable driving record.
  This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.
  Development opportunity range of pay: $31.12 to $35.20 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced rate until the minimum qualifications have been met.

• Act as Operator-In-Charge and assume responsibility for the operation and maintenance of CGS’s water facilities and infrastructure.
• Perform regular inspections of various facilities and perform the duties required to ensure effective functioning of the facilities.
• Make operational adjustments and minor repairs, as required.
• Monitor facility and equipment performance. Advise supervisor of problems to initiate corrective action.
• Collect samples, perform laboratory tests, take readings and maintain records, operational logs and reports.
• Perform minor maintenance on buildings and equipment including cleaning, polishing, repainting and repairing.
• Maintain grounds by watering, mowing or fertilizing lawns, shrubs or other related items.
• Assist in maintaining and repairing equipment, machinery and other facilities.
• Will be required to answer telephone and radio calls, relaying and providing required information as directed, involving the operations of various facilities and related CGS functions.
• Will be required to work on a seven (7) day/twenty four (24) hour shift schedule, if directed.
• Assist in the training of facility Employees, as directed.
• Conduct Plant tours for general public, as directed.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as required