Utilities Operator I or II

Cowichan Valley Regional District

Utilities Operator I or II

Position: UTILITIES OPERATOR I or II
Division:  Utilities
Type:  Regular Full Time - USW
Application Deadline:  July 27 by 4:30 p.m.
Applications:   Qualified applicants are invited to applyonline at 
Competition Number: 26123-E

Located on Vancouver Island just 50 km north of Victoria and 30 km south of Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including the Quw'utsun, Malahat, Ts'uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz'uminus, Lyackson, Pauquachin, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht Nations. Local First Nations Peoples have stewarded the lands, waters, plants, and animals of this region since beyond time immemorial. The CVRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 95,000. The picturesque Cowichan Valley offers a warm climate and numerous parks, recreational, cultural, and social opportunities such as majestic mountains, the rugged West Coast Trail, serene lakes, and one of the world’s tallest free-standing timber rail trestles.

The Operations Departments has an immediate opening for a motivated person to join the team as either a Utilities Operator I or Utilities Operator II in a regular full-time capacity. 

General Information  
Reporting to the Manager - Utility Operations and supervised by the Senior Operator, the Utilities Operator contributes to the effective operation of CVRD Utilities Division through the safe and efficient operation and routine maintenance of the water, wastewater, drainage and street lighting systems.

Qualifications 
UTILITIES OPERATOR I

• Graduation from a recognized training institute with a Diploma in Water/Wastewater Management with a minimum of Level I Certificate of Competency, issued by the BC Environmental Operators Certification Program, (or Provincial equivalent), in at least one of the following:
  • Water distribution systems
  • Wastewater collection systems
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Water treatment
• One (1) year coop experience gathered through the Diploma in Water/Wastewater Management program

UTILITIES OPERATOR II

• Graduation from a recognized training institute with a Diploma in Water/Wastewater Management.
• Possess three (3) valid EOCP Level designations in any of the following disciplines: 
  • Water distribution systems
  • Wastewater collection systems
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Water treatment 
• A minimum of three (3) years progressive related experience in a municipal setting
• Backhoe experience would be an asset

or

• Possess three (3) valid EOCP Level designations in any of the following disciplines: 
  • Water distribution systems
  • Wastewater collection systems
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Water treatment 
• A minimum of five (5) years progressive related experience in a municipal setting
• Backhoe experience would be an asset

FOR BOTH UTILITIES OPERATOR I AND UTILITIES OPERATOR II

• WHMIS Certification (provided by the employer)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (provided by the employer)
• Confined Space Rescue Certification (provided by the employer)
• Level I First Aid Certificate
• Possession of a valid Class 5 BC Drivers' Licence

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

A full job description listing all the job requirements can be viewed online at 

Hours of Work: 
Guaranteed 40 hours of work per week - Monday to Friday, with rotational on-call for evening and weekends and as operationally required. Flex time is offered with this position. 

Salary: 
Utilities Operator I: This employment opportunity is unionized (USW Local 1-1937) with a probationary wage rate of $33.72 per hour and a regular wage rate of $35.76 per hour (2026 rates).

Utilities Operator II: This employment opportunity is unionized (USW Local 1-1937) with a probationary wage rate of $39.57 per hour and a regular wage rate of $41.96 per hour (2026 rates).

Operators will be paid $0.40 per Level 1 certification; $0.65 per Level 2 Certification; $0.80 per Level 3 Certification

To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter at the link above by 4:30 pm on the date indicated. Please include a driver’s abstract with your application.

Note that testing may be required during the hiring process. Testing is based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications outlined in the job description.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process should contact Human Resources at  View email address on civicjobs.ca to communicate their accommodation needs.

Date posted: July 6, 2026