Position type Full Time
The Town of The Blue Mountains is currently recruiting for a Wastewater Operator within our Operations department. About Us
Located within the traditional land of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee and Went-Wyandottee peoples, the Town of The Blue Mountains is a four-season community with stunning natural features, including the Niagara Escarpment, Beaver Valley and the Georgian Bay shoreline. Internationally recognized as a four-season tourism destination, The Blue Mountains offers a high-quality lifestyle that caters to families looking to build a solid foundation, adventurers looking to go off the beaten path and relaxation seekers taking in and experiencing the very best the area has to offer.
The Town is looking for people with a shared commitment to building a sustainable community, as well as shared values of integrity, inclusivity, excellence, accountability, and stewardship for the well-being of our residents.
Come gain a unique experience in the 2nd fastest growing municipality in Canada!

Apply Now About the opportunity:
Carry out operations and maintenance duties associated with the Town\xe2\x80\x99s wastewater infrastructure.
Undertake training and fulfill experience requirements as necessary to maintain Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection (MECP), Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks Certified Operator Licenses including attending courses as directed and passing written exams.
Collect representative plant and distribution water samples and perform laboratory tests for chlorine residuals, turbidity, color, ph., temperature and other sample collection and tests to make process control changes according to Ministry of Environment MECP Regulations.
Maintain plant records including daily operating logs, plant logbook, chemical and lab inventories and data logging (trending & graphs), collection of information to be used to complete necessary reports.
Start up and shut down of facilities\xe2\x80\x99 equipment: filters, pumps, generators, and related equipment.
Adhere to MECP and WSER Regulations pertaining to the operation of the wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater collection facilities system with the ability to assess, act promptly and correctly with situations (i.e. adverse samples).
Perform routine maintenance such as lubrication, cleaning & painting.
Handle chemicals (process & lab) taking care to observe and handle as outlined on Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Determine chemical feed rates, flows and plant efficiencies through recognized standard mathematical calculations.
Assist in or perform repairs and maintenance to the wastewater collection facilities such as gravity sewers and force main repairs, chamber maintenance (flushing, double drain & air release) and manhole inspection, flushing and repair.
Perform inspections and locates (water & wastewater) with completion of drawings, including the review and understanding of construction drawings and site plans.
Assist in implementing and maintaining an efficient record management system pertaining to collection (construction drawings).
Communicate effectively with other operators, supervisors and outside contractors on the technical level expected.
Ensure that the work of hired contractors is carried out in a manner which meets all health and safety procedures, policies, laws and regulations.
Receive and take immediate and appropriate action on enquiries/complaints from the public dealing with wastewater related problems.
Liaise and cooperate with others as required to ensure effective coordination of activities and projects including inter-departmental use of human and physical resources
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Be able and available to perform rotational \xe2\x80\x9con call\xe2\x80\x9d duties as assigned and as required to immediately respond to after hours and weekend events.
Assist in implementing and maintaining an efficient record management system pertaining to wastewater collection (construction drawings) including collection of GPS coordinate data.
Promotes a high standard of customer service to the public as well as to all internal customers.
Comply with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Performs other duties as required.

What you will need:
Requires 2-year post-secondary diploma in a related field.
Minimum 1-year experience in related field.
Thorough working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Clean Water Act and other related legislation are required to ensure compliant policies and practices.
Possess and maintain a valid Class G Ontario Drivers License.
Must be prepared and able to work both indoors and out and in all seasons; weather conditions ranging from very cold to very hot and humid and able to work in an environment with exposure to chemicals (all required Personal Protective Equipment required is available and must be used).
Skill in the operation of a variety of hand tools.
Ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions, make routine decisions independently, sustain long periods of light to moderately heavy physical activity, and work harmoniously with others.
Basic knowledge and capabilities with computers.
Operators must be willing to participate in an on-call rotation with weekend coverage.

What we offer:
This is a full-time opportunity at the Town. The annual salary range for this role is $60,715.20

• $71,073.60 (2023 Rate). The Town also offers the following to our full-time employees:

Perks & Discounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Dental Benefits * full-time & 12 month + contracts only
OMERS
Work / Life Flexibility
Professional Development & Education Opportunities
A detailed job description and instructions on how to apply are available on the Town\xe2\x80\x99s website, under Town Hall - Employment Opportunities.
The submission deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Personal information provided by the applicants is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.