Job Description

The City of Quinte West is situated on the shores of the beautiful Bay of Quinte. We are located directly along the Highway 401 corridor approximately 1.5 hours east of Toronto and 2.5 hours west of Ottawa. Over 46,560people make Quinte West home. Quinte West’s natural setting, with its attractive scenic backdrop of rolling hills, rich farmland and clean waterways, creates a healthy environment for working, living, and raising a family. Safe, well-planned neighbourhoods and plenty of recreational activities make Quinte West the ideal place to visit or call “home”.

Position: Water Treatment Plant Operator II

Department: Public Works and Environmental Services

Division: Water Treatment Services

Reports to: Manager of Water and Wastewater Services

Water and Wastewater Services

Water and Wastewater Services is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all the municipal water and wastewater facilities, including water treatment plants, the water distribution systems, water pumping stations, water towers, water meters, sewage treatment plants, sewage collection systems, and sewage pumping stations.

Purpose and Scope:

Reporting to the Manager of Water and Wastewater Services and/or the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO), the Water Treatment Plant Operator 2 is responsible for operating and maintaining the process control equipment for the municipality’s water treatment plants including any associated booster and pumping stations. The Operator will perform mechanical and facility maintenance and operate and monitor the treatment processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The position will:

• Inspect, operate and maintain all mechanical, electrical and chemical systems associated with the municipality’s water treatment plants.
• Record all data from booster and pumping stations, where they exist, including daily flows, chlorine feeds, fluoride feeds, power usage and chemical residuals.
• Make operational changes necessary to maintain treatment based on process data collected; making and implementing operational changes as required.
• Undertake all sampling as required by Provincial standards, rules and regulations.
• Unplug blocked lines and pumps as required.
• Perform basic laboratory tests on water samples including fluoride and chlorine residuals, alkalinity, pH, etc.
• Carry out tasks related to systems preventative maintenance programs, reports repair requirements to the Manager, the ORO and/or Director of Public Works and Environmental Services as the case may be, including recommendations and assist with the repair of equipment as required.
• Maintain, as directed, the water plant grounds and buildings including the periodic cleaning of walls, floors and windows and the painting of buildings and equipment.
• Use process interpretation skills and trouble shooting skills to alter plant operation to repair and maintain equipment and system as required.
• Follow all guidelines for employees and employers as legislated under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, other applicable legislation, best practices, City policies and procedures where applicable.
• Be available for on-call service as directed by the Manager of Water and Wastewater Services.
• Be available for after-hour and weekend work as required.
• Be courteous to the public and show respect for equipment, etc.
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning and overall professional development.
• Work in wastewater facilities as assigned and as required.

Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive

Contacts:

The position will have direct contact with:

Internal: Manager of Water and Wastewater Services, the ORO-WTP/WWTP, other departmental and City Staff.

External: Provincial Authorities, General Public, Contractors and Consultants as required.

Education/Specialized Training/Skills:

The position will require:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid certification in Class II water treatment.
• Proficiently skilled and comfortable with the use of mobile devices and technology to include but not limited to Google Workspace, Dayforce (or other similar software programs) email and internet.
• Laboratory skills.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation devices.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective problem solving skills and abilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Valid Class G Driver’s Licence and a clear driver’s abstract.

Work Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of municipal water treatment systems is required.

Decision Making:

The position is responsible for making recommendations to the Manager of Water and Wastewater Services and/or the ORO-WTP/WWTP regarding the general operation, repairs and maintenance of the facilities, ensuring the highest quality standards are achieved relative to water and wastewater treatment systems.

Supervision:

• Not applicable.

Work Environment

• Continuous exposure to several disagreeable conditions such as sewage, tanks, chemicals and continuous outside work.

Remuneration:

Applicants will be paid according to the class of Water Treatment certification they hold in accordance with the table below:

Water Treatment Operator in Training (O.I.T.) 2026 CUPE salary grid grade 6 $32.08 - $33.41

Water Treatment Class I 2026 CUPE salary grid grade 8 $38.51 - $40.11

Water Treatment Class II 2026 CUPE salary grid grade 9 $41.72 - $43.46

Water Treatment Class III 2026 CUPE salary grid grade 10 $44.93 - $46.81

What we offer you:

• OMERS pension plan
• Competitive employer-paid extended health benefits
• Minimum of 3 weeks vacation
• Opportunity to participate in our Flexible Work Program, subject to applicable policies and approvals, which includes:
• Hybrid work model for eligible positions
• Flexible start time for eligible positions
• Compressed biweekly work schedule for eligible positions

Personal information and any supporting material are collected and administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Quinte West is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 613-392-2841 ext. 1106 or hr@quintewest.ca to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Applicants will be required to consent to the completion of a criminal reference check and the completion of a driver’s abstract, if deemed a requirement of the position. The City of Quinte West does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates in its recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed and assessed by Human Resources staff and the hiring manager.