Job Description

The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) believes in Our Communities, Our Environment and Our People. As a trusted partner to municipalities, First Nations communities, businesses, governments and institutions across Ontario, we provide our clients with total solutions in water and wastewater. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to help them build healthy sustainable communities and organizations and provide safe and reliable drinking water to thousands of Ontarians each day.

Join our team as a water/wastewater professional with OCWA

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, and under the direction of the Manager you will plan, coordinate, administer and oversee operational and maintenance activities, including compliance with operational agreements in accordance with all relevant legislation, acts and regulations. Provide team leadership to operational and maintenance staff.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Must be able to be certified to the level of the facilities: Class 1 certification in Water and Wastewater Treatment
  
• A lesser qualified candidate may be considered as an under-fill minimum Operator-in-Training (OIT), as specified in Ontario Reg. 128/04 of the Safe Drinking Water Act and Ontario Reg. 129/04 of the Ontario Water Resources Act
  
• Valid Class G driver's license
  
• Travel within the Northwestern Region as required
  
• Must be available to be on-call after regular working hours
  
• Ability to respond to alarms within a reasonable amount of time
  

Knowledge

• Good technical knowledge of the theories, principles and practices related to the operation, maintenance and administration of water processes and related equipment.
  
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental and health and safety legislation, regulations,
  
• procedures and guidelines including the Safe Drinking Water Act, Environmental Protection Act,
  
• Ontario Water Resources Act, Regulations 170/03, 128/03 and 169/03, Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as other statues to monitor program delivery and ensure compliance; Understanding and knowledge of Quality Management Systems Ability to supervise staff to train, direct and assign work activities.
  
• Plan maintenance on equipment and processes in accordance with established routines, performance history or manufacturer's recommendations;
  
• Coordinate and schedule repairs and replacement of all equipment and structures within the facilities, determining priorities time frames, costs and resources required;
  
• Actively participate OCWA's health and safety policies and philosophies, ensuring the safety and well-being of your coworkers

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Good interpersonal skills are required to effectively communicate with Agency staff, clients, other levels of government and the public.

Other Essential Skills

• Good planning, financial and analytical skills to manage and plan multiple projects & assess project priorities.
  
• Ability to optimize and implement changes to processes to improve facilities operations.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible learning and development opportunities
  
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario
  
• You will be eligible for additional pay for certification, should you be successful in completing and maintaining facility water/wastewater operator's licenses
  
• Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 25 years
  
• Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology
  
• A defined benefit pension plan; Comprehensive Health Plan; Life and Disability Insurance
  
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents

Additional Information:

Address:

• 2 Permanent, 1 Sinter Plant Rd, Wawa, North Region

Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union


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Category:
Environment


Posted on:
Thursday, August 18, 2022

Note:

• Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer.
  We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code
  
  The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. As the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Canada, we manage over 800 facilities from small well systems and lagoons to large water and wastewater treatment plants. Consider this opportunity if you are a motivated, team oriented individual seeking a career in the water and wastewater industry.
  
  Note: Thank you for your interest, we will contact you only if we choose you for further screening or an interview.