Operator in Training, Utility Stations - (2632)
$31.37 - $36.91 per hourCity of Whitehorse
Hours Per Week
4 X 10 Hours
Guaranteed Minimum Hours
40
Start Date of Position
7/2/2026
End Date (Temporary and Term)
N/A
Category
Trades, Transport, Operators & Labourers
Range
$31.37 - $36.91
Status of Position
Permanent Full-Time
Position Description
Job posting closes: June 10, 2026, at 05:00 p.m. (Yukon Standard Time)
At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workspace, confronting racism and biases for fairness and equity while advancing reconciliation and accessibility
An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term or casual vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.
This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union.The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.
Operator in Training, Utility Stations
Job Code: 201
Department: Water & Waste Services
Job Summary:
This incumbent assists certified Utility Stations Operators with the overall operation and maintenance of various City water and sewage facilities and systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assists with operating, monitoring, inspecting, maintaining of all water and sewage treatment, collection, and distribution systems and facilities.
2. Assists with identifying and taking corrective action for minor treatment plant operations, to ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and internal procedures and processes.
3. Assists with operating and performing maintenance on all water and sewage systems, including pumping, circulation and pressure regulating stations, groundwater wells, water reservoirs, sewage treatment facilities, sanitary and storm sewer lift stations.
4. Assists with conducting chemical, physical and bacteriological sampling of potable water, recording results and making adjustments as required. Operates, tests and calibrates analyzers and chemical dosage control and measuring equipment.
5. Assists with developing and maintaining standard operating procedures, maintenance and asset management systems.
6. Assists with operating, testing and calibrating analyzers and chemical dosage control and measuring equipment.
7. Assists with testing and maintenance of various alarms and monitoring systems.
8. Assists with maintaining a tidy, sanitary appearance of the water and sewage treatment plants.
9. Assists with taking daily readings, logging irregularities and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
10 Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.
11. Other related duties.
This description contains elements necessary for identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Number of Hires Needed
2
Position Requirements
Working Conditions:
Continuous exposure to disagreeable conditions such as dust/dirt, fumes/odours, inclement weather, temperature extremes bodily wastes/fluids, human waste, fats, oils, rancid food grease, raw sewage, hazardous chemicals and work in confined spaces. Works four 10-hour days per week.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Grade 12
- EOCP or equivalent Operator in Training certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- 3 months experience at a Class I or higher facility In any of the four different fields: Drinking Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection considered an asset.
- One-year on-the-job training (3 months in each field).
- Standard First Aid, Level C CPR (14 hrs); Confined Space Entrant/Attendant (14 hrs); Fall Arrest Course (7 hrs) or ability to obtain within 3 months.
- WHMIS & TDG Certificate (14 hrs); Chlorine Handling Certificate (35 hrs); Hazard Assessment and Control Course (7 hrs); Plant High Voltage Safety (14 hrs); Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (7 hrs); Pumps, Theory, Operation & Maintenance (35 hrs) or ability to obtain within one year.
- Experience with chemical and water sampling, testing and interpretation Is preferred.
- Proven ability to concentrate, pay attention to detail, organize, priority set and be a team player.
- Ability to work with little supervision and function in a multidiscipline environment.
- Class 5 Driver’s License.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Examples of Equipment to Operate:
Motorized vehicles and equipment including: service trucks, skidoo, boat/motor, ATV, chlorine dosage feed systems & monitoring equipment, electrolysis chlorine generation equipment, sodium hypochlorite chemical feed &monitoring equipment, pumps, truck mounted hoist equipment, safety harness, generators, chain falls & slings, hand and power tools, self-contained breathing apparatus, gas detectors and computers, including software for SCADA, computerized maintenance systems and computer applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Work Tech.
Accommodation Requests:
Shortlisted candidates who require accommodation or have accessibility needs during the selection process are encouraged to reach out to the Recruiter and make requests to ensure their full participation. The City of Whitehorse is committed to reviewing requests and making arrangements for reasonable accommodation and accessibility requests. You may email [email protected] and [email protected] .
Other Details:
Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via . Instructions on applications are provided at . If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at [email protected] .
To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume.
Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process.
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