The region is located on Treaty 8 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Dene and unceded territory of the Métis. Comprising of Fort McMurray, 9 rural communities and 12 Indigenous communities, the diversity and rich cultures in the region are truly remarkable. We are committed to reconciliation and recognize our responsibility to understand our history so that we can honour the past, be aware of the present, and create a just and caring future for all.
The Municipality has been named one of Alberta’s Top 75 Employers in 2023 by MediaCorp Canada Inc., recognizing its commitment to providing excellent employment opportunities in the region. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is a dynamic place to work, live, and play.
These are co-op positions working eighty-four (84) bi-weekly for approximately four (4) months within the Water Treatment Branch of the Environmental Services Department. These positions are in the community of Fort McMurray, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo’s urban center.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Water Treatment Co-op Students will assist with operations of treatment facilities to ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations and Canadian drinking water standards, assist in troubleshooting, and assist in performing minor maintenance on process equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists certified Operators and Technicians as required under normal daily operating conditions, shadowing them to learn the routine operation.
- Assists the other operators when required.
- Assists with the routine collection of operating data, temperatures, pressures and levels, assisting with appropriate logbook entries.
- Support and maintain KPI's (key performance indicators) relevant to the operation.
- Maintains communication with maintenance staff regarding daily activities to ensure safe operations in the area of responsibility.
- Preparation and cleanup of worksites when required.
- Conduct routine housekeeping duties.
- Student Operator is a training position and exposed to all facilities to gain familiarity with the daily operations.
- Perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Good vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Strong commitment to safety.
- Demonstrated keenness to learn.
- Attention to detail.
- Good communication and writing skills.
- Good organizational and decision-making skills.
- The ability to work well with others in a team environment.
- Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Assisting in hazardous, unsanitary, and all-weather conditions (immunizations are strongly recommended).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalency is required.
- Pursuing a certificate as a Water/Wastewater Technician from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Students must be registered in a Co-op Program to be eligible for employment.
- Related experience in Water/Wastewater Treatment is an asset.
- Experience working in a public sector environment with unionized and non-unionized employees is considered an asset.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
- A valid Class five (5) Operator’s Licence is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
- Equipment field testing and/or competency testing will be required as part of the interview evaluation.
- Must be willing to work outside in all conditions.
- Immunizations are strongly recommended for work in unsanitary conditions.
- Must be medically and physically able to perform all duties of the position on an ongoing basis.
- Ability to work a rotating shift that includes holidays, evening/night shift, and weekends.
- Must be returning to school following work term or graduating from a Water/Wastewater Technician Program.
SAFETY:
As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.
Candidates who are successful during the interview process will be required to provide the following documents:
- Proof of enrollment in a full-time post-secondary Co-Op program for the Fall 2023/ Spring 2024 semesters.
- A copy of their high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Contact information for two supervisory references.
- Copy of a valid Class Five (5) driver's license. Please note that a class 7 or GDL license will not be accepted.
- A three-year Driver's Abstract issued within the last 30 days.
- A criminal record check issued by the town/city where the applicant resides
These documents are not required at the time of application, however, preparing and collecting these documents in advance will expedite the recruitment process for successful candidates.
Requisition ID: 2517
Affiliation: CUPE Municipal
Position Type: Co-op Student
Fixed Term Duration: Approximately four (4) months
Number of Openings: 6
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 84 hours bi-weekly
Shift/Work Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off rotation; 12-hour shifts (subject to change)
Division/Branch: Environmental Services, Water Treatment
Job Location: Fort McMurray
Pay Level: 80% of PL6
Rate: $ 33.89
COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 11/02/2024
Posting Type: Internal and External
Current employees must apply through the internal Careers site.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals
selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.
