Job Description

Full-Time
As a Water Services Operator you \xe2\x80\x9cTake Care of Banff\xe2\x80\x9d by ensuring the quality of our water and water systems is exceptional. You join a dedicated group of employees known to work hard and show passion and caring for our environment through safe and diligent practices. We take pride in serving our community of 9,000 residents, with a tourist and seasonal population which can exceed 30,000/day.
The Town of Banff is located in a world heritage site in Canada\xe2\x80\x99s premier National Park. Living in Banff is an adventurers\xe2\x80\x99 playground and offers a lifestyle that cannot be matched anywhere else. We are seeking a nature loving water professional looking to balance their career with outdoor hobbies and to make Banff their home. We believe that living in Banff is an enriching experience and the Banff WWTP is a center of excellence with unmatched treatment performance, consistently producing high quality effluent.
The successful applicant will possess current AEP operator certification in Wastewater Treatment and ideally have experience with Biological Nutrient Removal. We operate a modern class IV wastewater treatment plant and consistently exceed the strictest effluent discharge limits in the province of Alberta.
Having a class 3Q Alberta driver\xe2\x80\x99s license with air endorsement is an asset, along with mechanical aptitude and experience in operating heavy and light equipment. Standard CPR and First Aid certifications are required. Along with your AEP certifications, laboratory experience in a wastewater setting is also highly desirable.
We offer an excellent progressive wage structure which rewards certification levels with pay increments based on the number of current certifications held (including other disciplines \xe2\x80\x93 WT, WWC, WD). We also offer a variety of internal and external training and development opportunities to assist you in your professional advancement.
\xe2\x80\x9cTaking Care of Banff \xe2\x80\x93 our Community, our People, our Park.\xe2\x80\x9d
Working safely is a condition of employment at the Town of Banff. As part of our internal responsibility system, all employees are accountable for adhering to Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Town of Banff safety protocols. The Town of Banff\xe2\x80\x99s safety culture philosophy is one of continuous improvement, so we look forward to your suggestions to make our workplace even safer.
For your safety and the safety of others, you will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccinations on your start date.
This position will remain posted until filled.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to:
E-mail: jobs@banff.ca
Mail: Box 1260, Banff, AB T1L 1A1
For more information about this position and about why the Town of Banff could be your next great career move, please visit banff.ca/jobs. The Town of Banff appreciates the interest from all applicants and will directly contact those being considered for an interview. Miscellaneous Information
The Town appreciates the interest from all applicants and will contact those candidates invited for an interview directly. Job Type: Full-time