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As the Entry Level Operator, you will take direction from senior operators and work in collaboration with other operators, groups and interested parties. You will provide a supporting role that completes a wide variety of labour and general maintenance work. Primary duties include:
• Assist the operators in performing hands on operation of treatment plant equipment (such as: pumps, valves and set points).
• Monitor computer control systems to determine system status, control various plant processes, and shut down plant sections in response to emergencies.
• Receive and store plant chemicals, change chemical containers, position totes and bags in operational position, and complete chemical inventories.
• Provide support in operating control valves manually that control sections of the plant, including: pre-treatment, residuals treatment, de-chlorination systems, and filters.
• Control and optimize plant performance using computer controls while completing visual inspections and troubleshooting system upsets, refereeing usual results to Senior Plant Operators.
• Produce potable water meeting internal Parks Canada Agency standards, Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines and the Water and Sewer Effluent Regulation.
• Train for and relieve at higher operating levels, as necessary.
Parks Canada is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented.
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The results of this process will be used to fill a term position and may be used in the future to fill permanent or temporary vacancies that may arise at the Water/Wastewater Systems Operator I, EG 02 group and level, in the same, or other, areas within the Parks Canada Agency with full or part-time hours for various tenures, such as: Indeterminate, Term, Acting Assignment or Assignment at level, depending on status of the selected candidate.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A covering letter "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter (Maximum 1000 words) how they meet the Education, Experience, Asset Education (if applicable) & Asset Occupational Certification (if applicable) criteria listed in the Statement of Qualifications (see below). Applicants must list all of these factors in their cover letter (and if applicable asset education and occupational certification), and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications (see below), may result in the rejection of your application. Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information."
Contact information for 3 references.
Failure to clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications may result in the rejection of your application.
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 experience.
EXPERIENCE
• Researching and compiling data, and writing documents and reports
• Experience working with computer systems and software used to monitor and control treatment processes
• Experience with maintenance work, mechanical repair, or construction
English essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of basic math and chemistry to handle calculations, dosing chemicals, and understanding water testing
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and tools
ABILITIES
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Effectively collect, organize and analyze data
• Plan, organize and prioritize various tasks and responsibilities
• Apply quality control and quality assurance methods in field data collection and data management
• Work both independently and in a team environment
• Manage conflicting priorities to balance planned work against reactive work, to multitask and to work under time sensitive conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, carry and load tools and equipment
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Takes responsibility
• Demonstrates integrity
• Makes things happen
• Exercises sound judgement
• Personally connects with people
• Attention to details
ASSET QUALIFICATION
The asset qualifications are not essential to the job, but may be an asset in carrying out the duties of the position. They may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process.
ASSET EDUCATION
• Graduation from an accredited Water and Wastewater Technician Program
ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
• A valid Class 3 Driver’s licence and/or air brake endorsement or provincial equivalent.
• An Alberta (or provincial equivalent) Environmental Certificate of Qualification(s) in Water or Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection
ASSET KNOWLEDGE
• Water treatment processes
• Wastewater treatment processes
• Water distribution systems
• Wastewater collection systems
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required
• Willingness to obtain Level 1 Water and Wastewater Certification within 2 years from the start date
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform
• Willingness to wear safety equipment
• Willingness to comply with safety systems and standards
• Willingness to complete First Aid Certification and CPR/AED
• Travel and/or work in a variety of weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time
• Perform work throughout the entire geographic area of Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit
• Obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance. Learn more about Security Screening (https://parks.canada.ca/agence-agency/emplois-jobs/securite-security).
• Possession and maintenance of a valid class 5 driver’s license or equivalent
• Will be required to undergo and pass pre-placement and periodic medical checks
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
Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their application.
Parks Canada is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. Parks Canada operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.
Each person is entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.