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How much does a Water Treatment Plant Operator make in Canada?

Water Treatment Plant Operator in Canada – $52,000 to $99,840 annually.

Average base salary
$36.06 /hour
Pays around Canada Average Weekly : $1,442 Monthly : $6,250 Yearly : $75,005

Salary & tax breakdown
Average cost of living
$4,056 /month
for a single person who rents in Canada

Cost of living breakdown
Last Updated: November 19, 2025

What does a Water Treatment Plant Operator do?

As a Water Treatment Plant Operator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring communities have access to clean and safe water. You'll manage and monitor advanced control systems to oversee the treatment and distribution of water, as well as the disposal of wastewater. Your work is essential in maintaining public health and environmental standards. This role is commonly found in municipal governments and industrial facilities, including composting plants and other waste management sites, offering a meaningful career path in environmental stewardship.

Related Skills:

Certification in TDG Computerized Control Systems Operation Experience in Wastewater Field Chemistry Knowledge Supervisory Skills

Core Skills

Certification in TDG Certification in Wastewater Treatment Certification in Water Treatment Certification in WHMIS Safety Practices Knowledge

Technical Skills

Computerized Control Systems Operation Wastewater Treatment Knowledge Water Treatment Knowledge

Additional

Experience in Wastewater Field Experience in Water Treatment Field On-the-job Training

Foundational Skills

Chemistry Knowledge Pollution Control Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Supervisory Skills
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20,000 Canadian salary reported, updated November 19, 2025 (data source: open.canada.ca).