Water & Wastewater Operator

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself as a
Water & Wastewater Operator, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of water and wastewater treatment systems that support critical site infrastructure? Do you enjoy working in a hands-on operational environment where your decisions directly impact public health, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!
What you will be doing!
Operating point-of-entry water treatment plants and distribution systems to meet provincial drinking water regulations and Canadian drinking water quality guidelines.
Operating the sanitary wastewater treatment plant to meet or exceed effluent quality requirements and applicable federal regulations.
Monitoring and controlling water and wastewater treatment processes using SCADA systems and process control equipment.
Operating valves, pumps, chemical feed systems, and associated treatment equipment to maintain safe and reliable system performance.
Implementing and adhering to Ontario Watermain Disinfection Procedures.
Collecting water and wastewater samples in accordance with regulatory requirements and approved procedures.
Interpreting laboratory and field results to evaluate system performance and identify required process adjustments.
Making operational adjustments to treatment processes while maintaining regulatory compliance and minimizing environmental impacts.
Maintaining chemical inventories and ensuring treatment chemicals are available to support operations.
Compiling, analyzing, and generating operational reports using SCADA, laboratory, and field data.
Identifying maintenance issues, initiating work requests, and coordinating with maintenance personnel to address equipment concerns.
Adhering to Occupational Health and Safety, Radiation Protection, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Prevention, Lockout/Tagout, and work permit requirements.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence within the water and wastewater program.
Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
EducationProvincial or WPI Class 3 Water Wastewater Operator Certificate.
Provincial or WPI Class 2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate.
ExperienceExperience interpreting and analyzing laboratory sample results to support operational decision-making.
Experience regulating water quality and production using analytical and flow monitoring equipment.
Experience collecting water and wastewater samples in accordance with regulatory requirements and established procedures.
Experience operating water treatment, wastewater treatment, or distribution systems in a regulated environment.
Trade experience and mechanical troubleshooting experience are considered assets
Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to make sound operational decisions in high-pressure environments with competing priorities.
Thorough knowledge of water treatment processes, including chemical addition, coagulation, multimedia filtration, activated carbon systems, ultraviolet treatment, and chlorine residual management.
Thorough knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, including Sequencing Batch Reactors, aerobic digestion systems, and centrifuge operations.
Demonstrated experience with water main disinfection procedures, water main sampling, and distribution system maintenance activities.
Working knowledge of flushing and swabbing practices required to maintain water quality, system pressure, and flow requirements.
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, technical staff, colleagues, contractors, and management.
Proven ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, process flow diagrams, and technical documentation.
Demonstrated experience monitoring and operating systems through SCADA platforms.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and operational decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize operational activities and take timely action to maintain regulatory compliance and system reliability.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment while building positive working relationships with individuals from diverse professional backgrounds.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare reports and communicate technical information effectively.
Working knowledge of risk assessment, operational performance monitoring, and root cause analysis methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining operational efficiency and composure.
Security Clearance Eligibility RequiredReliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has
a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom.
CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”
Working Conditions:
This position is part of the
IUOE Union
and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the
IUOE
Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.
Working schedule: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.
Why CNL?Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a
clean and secure world
excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders— pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most .
From building the next generation of
clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing
targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in
environmental remediation —we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.
What We Offer: A Total Rewards PackageWe believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:
Paid time off:
vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
Benefits effective Day One
– no waiting period
Tuition support
to help you keep learning and growing
A
defined-benefit pension
plan or a
defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
Delivering
clean energy
for today and tomorrow
Restoring and protecting
the environment
Contributing to the
health of Canadians
If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!Location: OnsiteLocated in the heart of the
Ottawa Valley,
our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with
forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as
Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled
outdoor adventures
and a fantastic
work-life balance .
Please note:
This is a
fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in
Ontario.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & InclusionAt CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes
equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!
We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our
Core Values :
Respect
Teamwork
Accountability
Safety
Integrity
Excellence
These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful
career development opportunities and accommodations
for all employees.
CNL is an
equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via View email address on ca.hrm.tc. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.
CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.
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