MINJobs posting: Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee - NW Polytechnic Student
May 3, 2024
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee - NW Polytechnic Student

Organization:
Aquatera
Region:
Alberta
Application deadline:
May 3, 2024
Type:
Full Time - Approximately May 1 - August 30, 2024
Category:
Water
Description
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
Requirements

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.

Salary & Benefits

Compensation is per the CUPE collective agreement.