Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators

Update: Amendments have been made to this job poster.

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

1. Reference checks may be sought.
2. An interview may be conducted.
3. A test may be administered.
4. You must provide proof of your education credentials.
5. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. You are asked to indicate your preferred official language in your application.
6. You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.
7. 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.
8. 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/gc-jobs/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/gc-jobs/information-candidates.html.

Duties

Operate and maintain a water filtration plant (Joyceville only); operate and maintain a sewage treatment plant (Joyceville and Warkworth); tests and treats potable water to meet drinking water standards; tests and treats sewage effluent to meet standards; maintains plant logs and documentation; submits orders to the manager for supplies and equipment for the work unit; provides expert advice to staff and management on water quality concerns and on the sewage treatment plant; occasionally provides oversight of inmates to maintain a safe and secure institutional and work environment.

Work environment

The incumbent is frequently require to adapt to changing priorities, multiple demands, imposed deadlines and interruptions when responding to emergencies and/or routine daily problems or situations. The work necessitates working in an isolated area of a federal correctional facility. There is exposure to inclement weather when performing inspections; exposure to unpleasant sights and noxious odours from chemical by-products of the sewage treatment plant. There is a requirement to wear cumbersome and/or restrictive Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The work involves frequent daily exposure to confined/restricted spaces, dirt, noise, temperature extremes, vibration and humidity. Daily use of hand and power tools, motorized cutting equipment and machinery – proper health and safety precautions must be followed.

Intent of the process

Intent of the process

A qualified pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff the same or similar vacant positions now or in the future. This pool will have a validity period and may be extended pending management approval.

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:
Completion of a secondary school diploma or successful completion of a provincially/ territorially approved secondary school equivalency test.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Joyceville Institution
Possession of a valid Wastewater Treatment Operators’ Licence Class II (or higher) as recognized by the Province of Ontario’s certification authority OR equivalent certification from another province or territory in Canada; and,

Candidates with a Class I licence are invited to apply, but will not be considered for positions until such time as they obtain a Class II licence;

Possession of a valid Limited Surface Water Subsystem Licence (or higher) as recognized by the Province of Ontario’s certification authority OR equivalent certification from another province or territory in Canada. (Candidates without a valid Limited Surface Water Subsystem License are invited to apply, but will not be considered for positions until such time as they obtain a Limited Surface Water Subsystem License, or higher).

Warkworth Institution
Possession of a valid Wastewater Treatment Operators’ Licence Class II (or higher) as recognized by the Province of Ontario’s certification authority OR equivalent certification from another province or territory in Canada;

Candidates with a Class I licence are invited to apply, but will not be considered for positions until such time as they obtain a Class II licence.

EXPERIENCE
Joyceville Institution
1. Experience in the operation of a municipally, provincially/territorially, federally, or privately operated wastewater treatment plant;
2. Experience in the operation of a municipally, provincially/territorially, federally, or privately operated conventional surface water treatment plant;
3. Experience with plant control, monitoring and operating computer automated monitoring equipment, Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA);
4. Experience using computer programs in the Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook.

Warkworth Institution
5. Experience in the operation of a municipally, provincially/territorially, federally, or privately operated wastewater treatment plant;
6. Experience with plant control, monitoring and operating computer automated monitoring equipment, Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA);
7. Experience using computer programs in the Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Meeting any and all asset qualifications is not essential however, candidates that can demonstrate they meet these qualifications may have an advantage in this staffing process as the hiring manager has the discretion to assess some, none or all of the asset qualifications.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Possession of a valid Wastewater Operator’s Certificate Licence Class III (or higher) as recognized by the Province of Ontario’s certification authority OR equivalent certification from another province or territory in Canada;

Possession of a valid drinking water Operators’ Certificate Licence Class I (or higher) as recognized by the Province of Ontario’s certification authority OR equivalent certification from another province or territory in Canada;

Possession of a valid fall protection certificate;

Possession of a valid confined space certificate;

Possession of a valid Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) certificate.

EXPERIENCE
Experience in sampling and testing wastewater and/or potable water to meet applicable provincial/territorial and/or federal standards;

Experience in water distribution, including backflow prevention.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITY
Ability to coordinate, analyze and problem solve;
Ability to work in a team;
Ability to communicate effectively orally;
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Dependability
Judgement
Initiative
Flexibility

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Reliability Status

Willingness to work shifts and overtime;

Willingness to travel to other Institutions;

Must be willing and able to work in extreme weather conditions; work in confined spaces; work at heights and from ladders and scaffolding;

Have and maintain a driver’s license valid for the province of work;

Must maintain training and certification in accordance with the requirement of the province of work to the level required by the system classification.

Conditions of employment

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

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

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.