Job Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.


As a Commissioning Project Operator, you will be the liaison between Water Treatment Operations and Water Services during the design, construction and commissioning of new Water Treatment capital projects. Primary duties include:

Facilitate and conduct performance optimization tests. Commission Water Treatment processes for distributed Control System (DCS) upgrades. Review blueprints, drawings, process control narratives (PCN) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) for accuracy. Confirm functionality of system and provide recommendations to improve functionality for operations. Meet with infrastructure delivery engineers and consulting engineers to develop PCNs. Ensure the correct implementation of PCN by attending Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing. Liaise with operators and process engineers for a broad spectrum of input. Attend construction, progress and commissioning meetings to track project progress and coordinate shutdowns with plant operations that may be required. Meet with consulting engineers and construction managers to develop detailed commissioning plans for projects. Support meetings for commissioning activities specific to internal Water Treatment partners. Meet with engineers and partners to develop standard operating procedures. Plan and develop schedule for roll out of training materials to Operations for the duration of projects. Support the delivery of training materials for Operations. Support operational and maintenance needs.

Qualifications

A completed 2-year diploma and at least 5 years of related experience with existing water treatment processes, equipment, control system monitoring and applications, customer service and working with water treatment frontline operations. An Alberta Environment and Protected Areas certificate in Water Treatment (level 3). A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits, and no current suspensions or charges pending. A strong understanding of water treatment processes and systems. The ability to interpret and validate P&IDs, PCNs, and control system designs. Experience conducting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) will be an asset. Strong communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and collaborate effectively.

Working Conditions:

Office environment with site visits to water treatment plants, secondary pump stations and reservoirs.

Pre-employment Requirements

A security clearance will be conducted. Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills. Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Pre-employment Drug Test:

An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.


Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Water Services

Position Type: 2 Permanent
Location: 1646 56 Avenue SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $42.62 - 56.97 per hour
Days of Work: This position works Monday to
Thursday.

Hours of work: Non-standard 40 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: October 9, 2025

Job ID #: 312546