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water and wastewater technician

Township of Pickle Lake

Job Id: NJC14484

Salary : 35.50-36.50

Job Location : , 2 ANNE STREETPickle Lake, ON P0V 3A0 Pickle Lake, Ontario

Today's Date : 06 Mar, 2026

Job Posting Date : 15 Dec, 2025

Job Posting Expiry Date : 13 Jun, 2026

All resumes can be emailed to edo@picklelake.org.

Languages

English

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

 Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Confined spaces
  • Dusty
  • Hot
  • Noisy
  • Odours

Work setting

  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Perform security checks within plant and on grounds
  • Analyze test results and instrument readings
  • Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content
  • Collect waste and sewage samples
  • Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
  • Help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
  • Maintain chemical feed stocks
  • Make adjustments to plant equipment and systems
  • Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
  • Monitor and read recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits
  • Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
  • Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the flow of sewage and to treat and dispose of sewage and wastes
  • Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment
  • Read recording instruments to measure output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels
  • Transport and mix chemicals, and operate equipment used to unload chemicals
  • Inspect products and processing methods; prepare reports and ensure that regulations governing health, quality and safety are followed
  • Administer first-aid and other assistance

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Water wastewater operator Certification
  • Confined Space Entry Training
  • Water Distribution Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV)
  • Water Treatment Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV)
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Specialization or experience

  • Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Public transportation is not available
  • Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Manual dexterity
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance
  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer

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