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Water/Wastewater Operator

$27 - $35 per hour

Northern Waterworks Inc.

Business Name: Northern Waterworks Inc.

Contact Person: Tiana Demeo

Website:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: View phone number on employment.atikokaninfo.com

Job Title: Water/Wastewater Operator, Atikokan

Job Description:
Northern Waterworks Inc. provides premium water/wastewater operations to Municipal, First Nation, and corporate clients. We are a high growth company expanding rapidly throughout Ontario, now with divisions in Northwestern Ontario, Northeastern Ontario, and Southern Ontario.

The Water/Wastewater Operator is responsible for the water treatment plant(s) and water distribution system(s) in order to ensure residents, have safe and clean water, in accordance with Federal, Provincial, and Municipal legislation, policies, and standards.

Locations: Atikokan
Permanent Full-Time: 40-hour work week: 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday, with rotational weekend and statutory holiday on-call responsibilities (24 hours/day)
Hourly Wage Range: $27.00 – $35.00

Knowledge:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain Operator-In-Training (OIT) certificates within three to six months
  • OIT Certificates or higher are considered an asset
  • Minimum, Grade 12 r GED. Post-secondary education in a related field is considered an asset
  • Must hold and maintain a valid G driver’s license
  • Experience in water/wastewater system operation and maintenance is considered an asset.
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods, WHMIS & First Aid Certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities:

  • Managing wastewater treatment/sewage treatment, and sewage collection
  • Operating and monitoring equipment I.e., Pumps, valves, filters, and other machinery involved in the treatment process
  • Compliance and reporting to demonstrate compliance with environmental standards
  • Conducting water quality test, and monitoring the quality of water being treated
  • Troubleshooting any issues of equipment and perform routine maintenance tasks to keep the treatment facility operating efficiently
  • performing other duties as required

Attributes:

  • Willing to obtain training to met basic requirements
  • Flexible to work outside normal operating hours, as required
  • Experience in water and wastewater treatment
  • Capable of troubleshooting
  • Mechanically & electronically inclined
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable using computers/programs (Outlook, Excel, Word)
  • Willing to travel and work outdoors, as required

Working Conditions:

  • Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs
  • Willingness to undertake long-distance as necessary
  • Work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings

W are an equal opportunity employer.

Resumes stating qualifications and work experience related to the selection criteria shall be submitted to Human Resources via email to [email protected] quoting the position noted above.

Posting date: October 27th, 2026

This is an ongoing job posting and will remain open until the position is filled.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Application Deadline: 2026-11-27

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