Water and Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

-Northwest Polytechnic Student

Temporary Full Time

(Approximately May 1 – August 30, 2024)

Department: Treatment Operations

Reports To: Water and Wastewater Operations Manager

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

Summary:

We are currently recruiting for a Student Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator trainee for our Class III Water and Class IV Wastewater Treatment Plants in Grande Prairie and for other facilities within Alberta.

This position is temporary full-time approximately 40 hours per week.

Job Duties

• performing facility operation and maintenance tasks related to process monitoring and optimization
• laboratory and field analysis
• reporting and detailed record keeping
• other related duties as assigned
• shift work may be required

Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• be a student enrolled in the Northwestern Polytechnic Water and Wastewater Technician program for the 2024-2025 school year
• be legally entitled to work in Canada
• be self-motivated, organized and safety conscious
• be able to work as part of a team or independently without direct supervision
• have a proven mechanical aptitude, good analytical and problem-solving skills
• have a basic knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, biology and computers
• have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively
• consistently model Aquatera's Values and Principles; as well as incorporating continuous improvement initiatives
• have a valid Class five Drivers' license
• have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent

As conditions of employment, the successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide a valid Canadian Driver's license (minimum class 5)
• Provide a driver's abstract satisfactory to the employer
• Pass a 50 lb. fitness test
• Complete a comprehensive drug and alcohol test with results satisfactory to the employer

A current driver's abstract will be required at time of interview.

Compensation is per the CUPE 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 May 3, 2024.

This competition may remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.