Temporary Laborer – Full Time

Temporary to approximately November 7, 2025

Department: Distribution and Collection Operations
Reports To: Manager, Distribution & Collection

Aquatera provides high quality, environmentally sustainable utility services and optimizes value to customers and shareholders. As an exemplary employer, we look for people who can live our values, and are committed to high quality work and great customer service.

Summary

We are currently recruiting a Temporary Labourer for our Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection department. This job is for physically active people who get a great deal of satisfaction from doing the job right every time. Highly motivated, independent workers will enjoy the opportunity to work with small crews to accomplish big things and to support Aquatera's culture of continuous improvement.
We have extended health benefits available for returning seasonal employees. There is also a possibility that the position could turn into full-time employment depending on staffing requirements.

Requirements

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be able to do physically strenuous work in all weather conditions
• Must possess and exhibit strong safety acumen
• Must be able to work independently and complete all assigned jobs
• Ability to operate all equipment in assigned area of responsibility
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to adjust operating conditions and recognize operating deficiencies in assigned equipment
• Smoking restrictions are in effect
• Must be a team player
• Safety footwear is required
• Mechanical inclination is an asset

Travel to remote locations, including overnight travel, may be required.

Responsibilities

• Excavation of water and wastewater infrastructure
• Line flushing
• Valve exercising and painting
• Operating equipment and working outside in various weather conditions
• Exposure to noise, fumes, dust, dirt, odours and chemicals
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent education
• Graduate of, or currently enrolled, in NAIT Water/Wastewater Technician program is an asset
• Possession of Confined Space Entry, Standard First Aid, H2S, Fall Protection, and Ground Disturbance certificates (an asset)
• Skill in using a grease gun, wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets, and other various hand and power tools
• Ability to use computers and electronic equipment
• Experience operating a backhoe and excavating around utilities is an asset
• Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved with the operation of equipment
• Knowledge of Alberta OHS Act, Regulations, and Code
• Valid Canadian driver's license, minimum of Class 5; Driver's abstract satisfactory to the Employer and Criminal Records check satisfactory to the Employer will be a required as a condition of employment.

As conditions of employment the following will be required:

• A valid Canadian Driver's license
• A 5-year driver's abstract and copy (at time of invitation for 2nd interview please)
• Criminal Records Check satisfactory to the Employer
• Successful completion of a 50 lb. physical fitness test
• Completion of a comprehensive drug and alcohol test with results satisfactory to the Employer

Compensation in accordance with the current C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please visit our careers page at https://aquatera.bamboohr.com/jobs/ or go to www.aquatera.ca and apply before 4 p.m. on April 26, 2024.