Co-op Student (Wastewater Treatment)

Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

Looking for an exciting job opportunity that will launch your career? Halton Region’s co-op program provides a paid professional opportunity that allows you to gain valuable experience and develop the skill set you need to build a successful career. 

We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. As a co-op at Halton, you will gain professional growth and development working alongside your mentors. You will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer.

Posting ID: 5471 
Department: Public Works 
Division: Water & Wastewater Treatment 
Pay Range: $20.61 - $23.86/hour 
Job Type: Temporary < 1 year 
Contract Duration: Up to 12 months - 3 work terms: January 2027 - December 2027  
Hours of Work: 40  hours per week
Work Location: Various Locations across Oakville, Burlington, Acton
Employee Group: OCT 

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy 
Posting Date: September 15, 2026
Application Deadline: September 22, 2026

To be eligible to apply for a co-op student position, you must meet the following criteria:

• Legally entitled to work in Canada as a student.
• In possession of a Social Insurance Number (card) at time of hire.
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis and returning to school upon completion of the co-op work term(s).

This position will require the successful incumbent to provide proof of co-op eligibility, a transcript and tax credit form(s) from their school’s co-op department.

Job Summary

This position provides operational support at wastewater treatment plants located in Oakville, Burlington, and Acton.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Attends Health and Safety training to ensure personal safety compliance with Provincial legislated standards.
• Assists with collection of wastewater samples, analytical data analysis and reporting.
• Monitors the performance of plant process equipment and related appurtenances, including, but not limited to, valves, gates, pumps, compressors, engines, electric motors/generators, boilers, incinerators, HVAC systems, chemical dosing equipment, etc.
• Utilizes various tools to assist with operational duties, including, but not limited to, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Eramosa Reporting and Information System (e.RIS) to maintain, manage and validate the operational data
• Verifies Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system data with field observation results and reports anomalies.
• Identifies changes in operational conditions and interprets information in order to implement corrective actions and/or troubleshoot process issues 
• Adjusts, inspects and evaluates processes and equipment that control the operation and effectiveness of a wastewater treatment facility to optimize performance, maintain regulatory compliance, and minimize local and/or plant-wide adverse impacts while taking into consideration cost, equipment capabilities, environmental impacts and OH&S
• Attends facility related operational process control meetings and undertakes any action items assigned.
• Assists with minor equipment maintenance.
• Assists with the documentation, review and update of standard operating procedures and the development of training manuals for all operational processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary education co-op program in Environmental, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in research.
• Self-motivated, demonstrate initiative, and the ability to work successfully in a largely self-directed work environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an empowered team environment.
• Advanced experience with office technology solutions including Microsoft Office.
• The incumbent will be exposed to a wide variety of treatment processes, legislative requirements that require attention to detail and documentation.
• Experience with laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Possession of their Operator in Training (OIT) License.

Preferred

• Experience with using hand tools.

Working/ Employment Conditions

• The successful incumbents(s) will be assigned to a Regional facility based on order of hire.
• The successful incumbent will be required to have a valid G driver's license and may be required to report to different facilities throughout their work term.
• The incumbent will be required to supply his own CSA approved (Green Patch) steel-toed, and steel soled work boots and safety glasses (prescription if required). Region of Halton will supply coveralls that are to be returned at conclusion of work term.
• Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors in potentially odorous and inclement weather conditions.

Employment Conditions:

• The incumbent will be required to drive a Regional vehicle and will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s license and a driver’s abstract, by their first day of employment.
• The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on condition that the Regional Municipality of Halton receives a current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, by the first day of employment.

Important information about your application:

• In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.  
• Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at Show phone number.   
• Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
• If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.