The City of Camrose is seeking an energetic and reliable individual to fill the full-time permanent position of Senior Operator – Water Treatment Plant in the Utilities section of the Public Works department. This is a unionized position under CUPE Local 1425 and is inclusive of a trial period as per the Article 12.05 of the Collective Agreement.
HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Shift work, on-call and overtime will also be necessary to address operational requirements.
HOURLY WAGE: $33.13 per hour in accordance with the CUPE 1425 Collective Agreement, plus any additional premium pay as outlined in the collective agreement.
APPLICATIONS: Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to the email address below by October 28, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. We appreciate and consider all applications; however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
CONTACT:
City of Camrose – Public Works
Address: 4202 - 51 Avenue, Camrose, AB T4V 0P8
P: 780.672.9195 | E: hr@camrose.ca | W: www.camrose.ca
Key Responsibilities Include:
FUNCTIONS/DUTIES (but not limited to):
- Work in all related areas of Water Treatment Plant operations, which includes but is not limited to operations and maintenance work such as lab testing, performance monitoring, chemical handling, and repairs at the Water Treatment facilities within the City including the Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) facility.
- Manage, mentor and train other staff at the Water Treatment Plant.
- Coordinate submission of online reporting data to Alberta Environment & Parks.
- Operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Collection System, Water Distribution System, and the Wastewater Treatment Facility as occasionally required.
- Ensures that policies/procedures and regulations are complied with and are enforced.
- Lead tool box meetings and provide formal hazard assessments.
- Assistance with other City operation functions as necessary and assigned.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.
- Water or Wastewater Technician program would be considered an asset.
- Alberta Environment & Parks Certificates of the following are required: Water Treatment – Level 3 or higher. Maintaining an Alberta Environment & Parks Certificate in Wastewater Treatment – Level 2 or higher and Water Distribution – Level 1 or higher is an asset.
- Proven mechanical and instrumentation aptitude with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications and SCADA software. Familiarity with CLAROS and WIMS software is an asset.
- Reliable with a strong work ethic, with sound decision-making and communication skills.
- Must be able to meet the City’s on-call protocols and participate in the on-call rotation detailed in the Collective Agreement and as assigned for the Utilities team.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
Additional Job Information:
Posted Date: Oct 14, 2022
Closing Date: Oct 28, 2022