Process & Compliance Tech

Ontario Clean Water Agency•Elgin, MB

10d•CA$1,289 - CA$1,534•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will implement programs to support environmental compliance, process control programs, and health and safety requirements for water and wastewater treatment processes within the region. Water is our business and our passion. It can be yours too. The water professionals at OCWA know the value of water better than anyone. Our work benefits communities across Ontario every day. Our job (and possibly yours) is also to return treated and safe water back to our lakes and rivers. At OCWA, we have a deep respect for the environment and our responsibility for the health of the communities we serve drives us. A job at OCWA is an opportunity to make a positive impact on millions—a big responsibility. Are you ready? We think you are. So come on in. The water is perfect.

Requirements

Operator-in-Training (OIT) to Class IV certificate or license: Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Supply, Wastewater Treatment and Collection, (as per O. Reg. 128/04).
May consider lesser qualified candidates as under-fill - minimum Operator-in-Training (OIT), as specified in O.Reg.128/04 of the Safe Drinking Water Act and O.Reg. 129/04 of the Ontario Water Resources Act.
Post-secondary education in an environmental discipline or field knowledge.
Valid Class G driver’s license.
Must be available after regular working hours for emergency situations or on-call as scheduled.
Expectation of travel throughout the Cluster.
Sound knowledge of water and wastewater treatment operations.
Extensive knowledge in environmental compliance, health and safety requirements and the processes related to water and wastewater treatment.
Good knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related to workplace safety.
Good knowledge of environmental compliance including relevant regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related environmental compliance and the impact on the operation of the water and wastewater treatment systems.
Knowledge and understanding of Drinking Water Quality Management Systems and performing audits on various systems.
Good knowledge and understanding is required to apply, interpret, implement and maintain programs based on legislated requirements and various internal operational processes.
Excellent knowledge of computers, operating programs and systems.
Analytical, problem-solving, planning and scheduling skills.
Demonstrate analytical skills.
Evaluative skills.
Auditing and inspection skills.
Excellent oral and presentation skills.
Excellent written skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of database functions and maintenance programs.
Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize and take initiative.
Strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

If you are not certified, please review this link to find out how to become certified: https://owwco.ca/getting-your-certificate-or-licence-for-the-first-time/

Responsibilities

Implement programs to support environmental compliance, process control programs, and health and safety requirements for water and wastewater treatment processes within the region.
Inspect, operate and monitor processes and equipment.
Make process control adjustments.
Resolve operating issues.
Analyze data, monitor local performance against legal requirements and corporate goals, and resolve compliance issues.
Evaluate compliance and quality status of water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
Conduct internal audits, respond to findings, participate in inspections and make recommendations to assigned facilities.
Provide technical compliance advice to a variety of internal and external contacts.
Facilitate in-house training to operations staff.
Prepare written technical letters, reports, procedures which will include photos, charts and graphs.
Provide training and presentations to teams in person and online.

Benefits

Flexible learning and development opportunities
Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.
A wide-ranging compensation structure focused on pay for certification, on-call pay, call-back pay, over-time and Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) pay.
Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 30 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.
OCWA’s Operator Career Path Program: The Operator Career Path Program provides learning, continuing education, career development and certification advancement opportunities.
As you develop and obtain higher level licenses, you will progress through the Operator Career Path with increased operational responsibilities as well as training and mentoring opportunities.
When you successfully obtain a higher certification/license, you will be eligible for additional base or premium pay in accordance with the schedule below.
OCWA offers internal career progression for Operators through the Operator Career Path to encourage them to pursue higher‑level licences.
The salary ranges below will be applied based on the certification you hold at the time of hire and will be progressed internally upon obtaining higher‑level certification/license: $24.88 to $26.41 per hour (OIT) $27.92 to $31.06 per hour (Level 1 Operator) $29.49 to $32.83 per hour (Level 2 Operator) $30.67 to $38.04 per hour (Level 3 or 4 Operator)