Wastewater Treatment Operator

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

An inventory advertisement allows a continuous intake of applications, over as long a period as desired.Once a candidate has submitted their application it will stay active in the inventory (assuming it meets the essential screening criteria) for 180 days. At the end of that period, candidates will need to refresh their application to ensure it stays active in the inventory. 15 days prior to the end of the 180 day period,candidates will receive a notice to their applicant profile instructing them that their application will expire unless it is refreshed.Candidates are also able to withdraw their application from the inventory anytime they desire.

If you are found unsuccessful during any point of the process your application will not be considered again until 180 days has elapsed from the date of your elimination notification. After 180 days, you may submit a new application.

When submitting your application, you will have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements. You must clearly demonstrate with specific examples how you meet these requirements to allow the selection committee to assess the depth and breadth of experience in terms of qualifications sought. Information provided throughout your application must be supported in your resume. You do not need to provide a covering letter. Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected.

Duties

Operation and maintenance of a waste water treatment facility and all related equipment which includes several vertical turbine pumps of various capacities, numerous chemical pumps, instrumentation and controllers and process computer, chlorine analyzers and chemical storage tanks, mechanical screen, air compressors, various hand tools and a small inventory of replacement parts for an institution of the Correctional Service of Canada.

Work environment

About Us
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the courts. CSC is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community.

Our Mission
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.

Intent of the process

One position to be filled immediately. A qualified pool of candidates may be created. This pool may be used to staff similar positions of permanent or temporary tenures within the Correctional Service of Canada in the Pacific Region.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:
A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
Possession of a valid Wastewater Treatment Operator Level II (or higher) certification as recognized by the British Columbia Ministry of the Environment OR equivalent certification from another province in Canada.

Experience:
Experience operating and maintaining a Wastewater Treatment Facility
Experience in assessing and troubleshooting a variety of problems with complex mechanical, electrical, control and monitoring systems.
Experience in the ongoing maintenance and repair of equipment and related controls.

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

Possession of a valid fall protection certification.

Possession of a valid confined space certification.

Experience working in a correctional, industrial or institutional environment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
Ability to maintain and repair plant equipment and ancillary institution support equipment.
Ability to use and provide instruction on the use of relevant tools.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability:
Attention to detail
Initiative
Team Player
Dependability

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

Successful completion of any work related continuing education courses related to treatment plant operations.

Degree equivalency

CSC is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities, Women and Persons with Disabilities.

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
Willingness to occasionally work on evenings, week-ends, and/or holidays – overtime, call back, standby

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must have a valid driver’s license
Requirement to lift and carry items weighing up to 23 kg.
Willingness to work with and/or instruct inmates.

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

COMMUNICATION
Candidates must include in their application a valid email address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users; some email systems block these types of email. Ensure to check/view your spam folder regularly. Should your email address change during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

HOW CAN YOU APPLY?
Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Please communicate with the contact person to discuss alternative methods if online application is impossible.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online”.

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

EDUCATION/OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
You will be required to provide proof of your educational credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must be able to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca

LANGUAGE
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

The Correctional Service of Canada is dedicated to supporting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes for all candidates. At any time during a selection process, candidates may request an accommodation to facilitate their assessment in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Please visit
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gcjobs/information-candidates/accommodations.html for additional information on accommodation in a selection process. Alternatively, you may direct any specific enquiries to the departmental contact identified on this advertisement.
For general information when applying on a selection process, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gcjobs/information-candidates.html .

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.