About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Water Treatment Technician to support the safe and reliable operation of a municipal/industrial water treatment facility in Ontario. This role is responsible for monitoring treatment processes, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring high-quality drinking/process water for the community and customers.

This is a stable, long-term opportunity with strong training support and advancement potential for operators pursuing higher certification levels.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and monitor water treatment and distribution systems
• Perform routine testing, sampling, and laboratory analysis (chlorine residuals, turbidity, pH, etc.)
• Adjust chemical feed systems and treatment processes to maintain water quality
• Conduct daily plant inspections, readings, and operational logs
• Respond to alarms and troubleshoot pumps, valves, filters, and instrumentation
• Complete preventative maintenance and minor mechanical work
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation and emergency response
• Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory reporting
• Ensure compliance with Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act and MECP regulations
• Coordinate with maintenance, laboratory, and operations staff

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of water treatment processes (coagulation, filtration, disinfection, distribution)
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to interpret SCADA data and operating trends
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License (G)
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional certification in Water Distribution or Wastewater Treatment
• Experience in municipal water plants, utilities, or industrial treatment facilities
• SCADA/HMI monitoring experience
• Pump maintenance or mechanical background (millwright/maintenance exposure is an asset)
• Confined space and WHMIS training