Posting ID: 5512
Department: Public Works
Division: Water & Wastewater System Services
Pay Range: $36.25/hr - $44.26/hr
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Work Location: North Operations Centre - 8140 Fifth Line, Georgetown (Halton Hills)
Employee Group: CUPE 2620
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Posting Date: Septmber 25, 2026
Application Deadline: October 2, 2026
Number of Positions: 2
* CUPE Local 2620 applicants will receive first consideration for this position.
Job SummaryReporting to the Team Supervisor of the facility, the operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining the Wastewater Pumping and Storm Water Stations.
Duties & Responsibilities- Operate and maintain the Wastewater Pumping and Storm Water Stations.
- Support the operation of Wastewater Collection systems and associated Force mains to meet Provincial legislation and Regional standards.
- Perform minor repairs and maintenance of lift station components, pump and equipment maintenance.
- Monitor the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to manage all wastewater collection systems and processes.
- Respond to inquiries, complaints and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Compile information for reports to management and the MECP.
- Support other functions within the Public Works department as required.
- Record all work performed.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Skills & QualificationsEssential- A minimum of a Secondary School Diploma and Operator in Training (OIT) certification/license.
- Possess and maintain Ministry of Environment (MECP) operator certification in Wastewater Collection.
- Experience in and thorough knowledge of Wastewater Collection System operation and system components including pipes, pumping stations and wastewater storage.
- Possess a thorough understanding of regulations enforced by the MECP, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other relevant environmental legislation related to Wastewater Collection.
- Demonstrated mechanical and computer aptitude is required in order to effectively monitor and control collection processes using automatic controls and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System.
- Must be a cooperative team member who possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred- Post-secondary education in a related environmental field.
Working/ Employment ConditionsWorking conditions - The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on condition that the Regional Municipality of Halton receives a current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Record Check and drivers abstract by first day of employment.
- Required to serve standby, respond to after hour callouts, and work in confined spaces as specified under the Public Works Operations Practice.
- Required to perform designated assigned duties in inclement weather.
Important information about your application:- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at [redacted] extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
