Water Treatment Plant Operator

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, determinate, casual employment or on an acting basis.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
- Occupational certification Level 1 Water Treatment Plant Operator issued under the Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Voluntary Certification Program (ACWWVCP) or Provincial Equivalent certification from another province.
OR
- Water Fuels and Environmental Technician QL5A Qualification.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- *Acceptable experience in all aspects of Water Treatment Plant operation including the repair and preventative maintenance of all plant specific equipment as well as process control and chlorine gas handling.
- Experience with microbiology and safe laboratory procedures applying to Water Treatment Plant operations.
- Experience in basic computer programs in the Microsoft Office Suite (such as Word, Excel, and Outlook).

*Acceptable experience is defined as experience gained working in a level 2 or higher WTP for at least 1 year or more.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
- Confined Space Training
- Fall Arrest Training
- Formal training in proper laboratory testing procedures
- WHMIS Certified

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience ordering and disposing of hazardous material.
- Experience working with the Hazardous Material Reference Application program.
- Experience conducting inspections of fall arrest equipment such as ladders and harnesses.
- Experience issuing and verifying the distribution accounts.
- Experience performing minor operator maintenance on material handling equipment and driving vehicles such as vans, trucks, and forklifts.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
- Client Service Orientation
- Teamwork
- Independence
- Reliability
- Initiative

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing and able to travel and attend employer-required training/conferences.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Possession of a Province of New Brunswick Class 5 Drivers License or provincial/Territorial equivalency.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driving permit.
- Must be able and willing to work overtime and shift work.
- Mobility related to climbing ladders and confined space entry.
- Must be capable of heavy lifting.
- Must be able to work at heights.
- Must be able and willing to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Must be able and willing to work in extreme weather conditions.
- Must have a pre-approved Health Canada medical assessment to indicate fitness and ability to wear and work in a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
- Water Fuels and Environmental Technician QL5A applicants must achieve level 1 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification from the Province of New Brunswick within 18 months of accepting position.
- All applicants must achieve level 2 certification within two (2) calendar years of level 1 certification or of accepting the position if already level 1 qualified.
- All applicants must achieve level 3 certification within four (4) calendar years of level 2 certification or of accepting the position if already level 2 qualified.
- Must achieve Swimming Pool Operator Certification within 18 months of accepting the position.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Applicants must apply on-line.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

- Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
- Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
- Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.

For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.