Responsible for operating the City’s water and wastewater facilities. Plans and coordinates the regular maintenance and testing along with directing work and training Treatment Plant Operators.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Assistant Manager of Utilities, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's water and wastewater facilities to deliver safe water and treat municipal wastewater. Monitors the operation of lift stations, pumping stations and reservoirs on a regular basis using SCADA. This position is also responsible for assigning work and training the Treatment Crew.

This role will be responsible for ensuring all monthly reports and records are kept up to date and leads and maintains the department’s specific safety requirements.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have Class 3 Wastewater Treatment and/or Class 2 Water Treatment Certificate, to EOCP standards accompanied by several years of municipal work experience in the operations, maintenance, repair of wastewater and water equipment.

This is a CUPE 2262 position offering $38.68 per/hr plus premiums for each EOCP Certification, and an attractive benefits package.

Please visit our website at www.castlegar.ca for a full job description as well as additional background information on our community.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their detailed resume via email to hr@castlegar.ca with the subject line Head Treatment Plant Operator.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.