Operator 1, Utility Stations

Hours Per Week

4 X 10 Hours

Guaranteed Minimum Hours

40

Start Date of Position

9/3/2026

End Date (Temporary and Term)

N/A

Category
Trades, Transport, Operators & Labourers

Range
$34.40 - $40.47

Status of Position
Permanent Full Time

Position Description

Job posting closes: August 12, 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.

The City promotes work life balance for its employees and offers flexible work arrangements, such as work from home and compressed work weeks, subject to applicable administrative directives.

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 1, Utility Stations

J ob Code:198
Department: Water & Waste Services

Job Summary:

This incumbent operates, conducts sampling and testing of water and sewage quality, monitors equipment and performs preventative and emergency maintenance to ensure quality, public health and safety of water and sewage facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Operate, monitor, inspect and maintain all water and sewage treatment, collection, and distribution systems and facilities.
2. Identify and take corrective actions from minor to moderate treatment plant operations to ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and internal procedures and processes.
3. Operate and maintain 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. Conduct chemical, physical and bacteriological sampling of potable water and record results and making adjustments as required. Operate, test and calibrate analyzers and chemical dosage control and measuring equipment.
5. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, maintenance and asset management systems.
6. Assist with testing and maintenance of the alarm and monitoring systems including SCADA system controls and related alarm systems.
7. Take daily readings, log irregularities, prepare and maintain accurate records.
8. Maintain a tidy, sanitary appearance of the water and sewage treatment plants.
9. Act as Utility Stations Operator 2, as assigned.
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

1

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. Provides on-call coverage as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• 12 months’ operating experience at a Class 1 or higher facility in each of the three different fields: Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection or Level I certification in each field.
• 1 year on the job training (4 months in each field).
• Water Quality and Sampling for Water & Wastewater (14 hrs.), WHMIS & TDG Certificate (14 hrs.); Standard First Aid, Level C CPR (14 hrs.); Confined Space Entrant/Attendant (14 hrs.); Fall Arrest Course (7 hrs.); Chlorine Handling Certificate (35 hrs.); Hazard Assessment and Control Course (7 hrs.); Plant High Voltage Safety (14 hrs.); Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (7 hours); Pumps, Theory, Operation & Maintenance (35 hrs.) = Total 161 hours
• Lab experience with chemicals and sampling, testing and interpretation is an asset.
  
• 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] .

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.

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.

Employment Contract

YEU Local Y046