MINJobs posting: Treatment Plant Operator
June 13, 2025
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Treatment Plant Operator

Organization:
Aquatera
Region:
Alberta
Application deadline:
June 19, 2025
Type:
Full Time
Category:
Water
Description
Work with Purpose. Live with Possibility.

At Aquatera, we’re more than a utility provider, we’re environmental leaders delivering high-quality water, wastewater, and solid waste services while building healthier communities across northwestern Alberta. As a locally owned organization and an Alberta Top Employer, we’re proud to offer meaningful work, opportunities for development and growth, and a fulfilling lifestyle all within a supportive work environment. Everything we do contributes to cleaner water, a healthier environment, and stronger communities so you’ll go home knowing your work truly matters. We foster a strong, supportive culture grounded in safety, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. With opportunities for training, mentorship, and career advancement, Aquatera is a place to grow and thrive while maintaining a positive work life balance. We’re looking for passionate and diverse professionals who share our values and are committed to making a lasting impact.

About the Role
We are currently recruiting a Treatment Plant Operator for a Class III Water Treatment Facility located in Hinton, Alberta.

Key Responsibilities

  • Shift work, working alone and on call work
  • Performing facility operation and maintenance tasks related to process monitoring and optimization
  • Observation, preventative maintenance and checks of treatment areas
  • Operation of equipment (i.e.: forklift)
  • Laboratory and field analysis
  • Reporting and detailed record keeping
  • Other related duties as assigned
Requirements

Qualifications and Required Skills

  • Be self-motivated, organized and safety conscious
  • Work within a team and/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 minimum of a level I water treatment certification (level III water and/or wastewater certification is an asset)

Conditions of Employment

  • Valid Class 5 driver’s license and satisfactory driver’s abstract
  • Have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent
  • Pass 50 lb. fitness test
  • Pass comprehensive drug and alcohol test
Salary & Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits including Health, Dental & Vision, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, RRSP matching, Health & Wellness spending account, and above average vacation benefits. The wage range is per the CUPE collective agreement, depending on level of certification.