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 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 water/wastewater treatment operator for our Class III water and Class II wastewater treatment plants in Wetaskiwin.
Key Responsibilities
- Safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a Level III water treatment plant and Level II MBBR wastewater treatment plant, as required and based on standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Observation, preventative maintenance, and station checks of the water treatment plant and the wastewater treatment plant
- Observation, preventative maintenance, and discharge of wastewater treatment system
- Shift work when required, working alone and participation in the on-call schedule
- Perform facility operation and maintenance tasks related to process monitoring and optimization
- Laboratory and field analysis
- Reporting and detailed record keeping
- Responsible for meeting all federal and provincial legislative regulations.
- Responsible for maintaining required reporting data for multiple stakeholders and agencies
- Ensure quality control and standard method practices are being utilized to ensure the production of safe drinking water and environmentally acceptable wastewater effluent
- Provide assistance with contracted utility projects
- Professionally interacting with all internal staff and external customers and stakeholders
- Efficiently plan/complete all required daily activities while ensuring that priorities in safety and compliance are always met
- Investigate and document of any/all concerns regarding water and wastewater
- Evaluate and advise on all new operation systems
- Must stay current with all new technologies, standard methods, and legal requirements
- Remote operational support in other communities as required
- Other related duties as assigned, which may include, but are not limited to, support in distribution/collection, office duties, etc.
Qualifications and Required Skills
- Legally entitled to work in Canada without limitations
- Have certifications or experience in the water/wastewater field. Preference will be given to water/wastewater treatment plant operators with AEPA certifications in water treatment and wastewater treatment. AEPA water treatment, Level III, and wastewater treatment, Level II, would be an asset
- 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 5 drivers’ license (minimum), Class 3 would be an asset
- Have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license and
- Driver’s abstract satisfactory to the employer
- Criminal record check satisfactory to the employer
- Pass 50 lb. fitness test
- Pass comprehensive drug and alcohol test
The wage range is per the CUPE collective agreement, depending on level of certification. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including health, dental and vision, defined benefit pension plan, RRSP matching, health and wellness spending account, and above average vacation benefits.
