Operations Coordinator (1)

← Back to search results Apply By: Monday, September 7, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Operations Coordinator Job ID: 248532 Posting status: Open Organization: Ontario Clean Water Agency Division: Operations, South Peel Region City: Mississauga Position(s) language: English Job term: 1 Permanent Job code: 95504P - Operational OST 15 Peel Salary: $1,691.73 - $2,047.87 Per week* (plus pay for certification)
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. 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. About the jobIn this role, you will direct, procure, operate and maintains all equipment systems in Class 4 wastewater treatment system. You will coordinate operations and maintenance activities and provide leadership to operations and maintenance team members. Will provide coverage for control room when required, support and follow-up, investigate and troubleshoot operational process issues that relate to level, pressure, flows and chemical dosing within the distribution system. What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements• Must hold a minimum Class 1 certification(s) specific to the facility and in accordance with the applicable regulation (O.Reg. 128/04 of the Safe Drinking Water Act and/or O.Reg. 129/04 of the Ontario Water Resources Act) and have the ability to achieve certification to the highest level of the facility.
• Valid Class G driver's license.
• Must be available for overtime and have the ability to be on-call after regularly scheduled hours, weekends and holidays as part of a rotation.
• Must be willing to work shifts (Days, nights, weekends and holidays).
• Must be able to respond to on-call within a reasonable period of time.
Knowledge• Knowledge and experience with Fluidizing bed incineration.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with thickening and dewatering centrifuges and hydraulic cake pumping equipment.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in the principles and practices necessary in the operation and maintenance of advanced wastewater treatment facilities.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental health and safety legislation, regulations, procedures and guidelines.
• General knowledge of industrial processes and maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and structures such as hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, digestors, cogeneration engines, incinerators and piping to operate, inspect, clean, and maintain them by conducting scheduled readings and recordings; monitoring local process conditions and equipment operations (flow rates, temperatures and pressures).
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions including storage of chemicals, confined space entry, equipment lockout/tagging and personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of wastewater facilities operating methods, procedures and techniques and their practical application. Technical and electrical/mechanical knowledge.
• Familiarity/competency with computerized monitoring systems such as SCADA, CMMS and overall computer literacy to record data from inspections and monitoring activities to complete work orders, project forms to initiate repairs for maintenance.
Skills and Abilities:• Demonstrated team leadership skills to direct, mentor and guide staff.
• Judgment and decision making skills to provide direction to staff on projects, work and priorities.
• Interpersonal skills to provide direction, advice and recommendations to management, contractors, equipment suppliers, project staff and other Agency personnel.
• Problem solving and evaluative skills to troubleshoot and make timely decisions to address work priorities and emergencies.
• Very strong analytical skills to assess administrative and technical needs and capabilities, provide options, make administrative, construction and operating decisions and solve complex problems.
• Good project management skills to support capital, technical and other projects.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and follow process drawings to aid in troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Position requires physical dexterity to perform job duties in all weather conditions, in confined spaces and in dirty and/or noisy environments.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to effectively delegate work and meet contractual
The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer. We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights CodeThe Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. As the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Canada, we manage over 800 facilities from small well systems and lagoons to large water and wastewater treatment plants. Consider this opportunity if you are a motivated, team oriented individual seeking a career in the water and wastewater industry.
We thank you for your interest, and we will only contact you if we choose you for further screening or an interview.
What's in it for you?• 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.
How to ApplyAll applications are to be submitted through our recruitment system – Workday.
Click the link below and search for requisition JR424. If you are a new user, you will be prompted to create an account and upload your resume and cover letter, and submit your application.
Apply Now: https://ocwa.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityOPS/OCWA's commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation. Additional information: Apply by: Monday, September 7, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 1180 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, Central Region

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Work hours: Schedule 4 Category: Environment Posted on: Monday, August 24, 2026 How to apply:

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