Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - 2 Positions - Jobs in Brampton, ON

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - 2 PositionsPublic Works - Water & WastewaterRegular Full-TimeCUPE LOCAL 966Under general supervision of the Foreperson, you will be responsible for monitoring, operating and maintaining municipal water treatment, water distribution re-chlorination, water storage, and water pumping facilities and stations.Responsibilities:

• Monitor process chemical inventories, process equipment performance; perform periodic preventative or unscheduled corrective maintenance to ensure proper operations
• Required to enter confined spaces to inspect condition of equipment or to perform maintenance
• Maintain buildings and grounds and exercise emergency standby power generators
• Monitor and evaluate water or wastewater treatment and wastewater collection process performance and make all necessary adjustments to maintain continuous compliance with Approvals and regulations under the Sate Drinking Water Act and the regulations under the Ontario Water Resources Act and Nutrient Management Act
• Immediately report any "Permit to Take Water" or "C of A" exceedances to the Water or Wastewater ORO, Foreperson, Compliance Specialist and/or Supervisor
• Is accountable for all tools. instrumentation. equipment and vehicles as assigned
• Performs daily circle check of assigned vehicles. Alerts Supervisor of problems and damages as incurred procedures including detailed technical information required by outside contractors to troubleshoot and resolve major operating problems
• Performs water and/or wastewater quality testing including collection of water and wastewater samples in accordance with Region of Peel and/or regulatory standards.
• Participates and assists with annual Ministry of the Environment facility inspections and regular Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) internal and external audits including answering technical questions regarding operational procedures and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Immediately reports regulatory compliance issues according to Region of Peel communication protocols and/or policies
• Reports health and safety hazards. Applies safety precautions and procedures in connection with duties performed as required by WHMIS, Ministry of Transportation,
• Ministry of the Environment regulations, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, and Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ministry of Labour); following Regional policies and procedures including the use of safety equipment and attire
• Executes duties in a tactful and courteous manner. Maintains neat appearance and performs duties in a way which conveys a positive image of the Region.
• Regularly responds to customer complaints and immediately troubleshoots and resolves concerns
• Provides general information on water and wastewater services to promote trust and confidence with the public
• Is required to take part in stand-by rotation
• Act as the Operator-In-Charge (OIC) as designated by the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO)
• Regularly required to provide direction to other employees or act as team leader by ensuring quality and service standards and regulatory compliance requirements are met, by providing guidance and training

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Minimum MECP certifications include Wastewater Treatment Class 1 and Wastewater Collection Class 1
• Minimum 2 years of industry related work experience
• Possess a Class “G” license in good standing (“DZ” preferred)
• Solid understanding of all relevant legislation including the Safe Drinking Water Act and Ontario Water Resources Act
• Understanding of emergency standby power systems and handling hazardous process chemicals
• Polished knowledge of municipal water pumping hydraulics, including water pressure management and the maintenance of drinking water quality in water storage facilities and the water distribution system
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent mentoring, coaching and training skills

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are currently in the CUPE Local 966-Public Works bargaining unit.Location: 230 Advance Blvd, Brampton, ON.Hours: 40 hours per weekInterview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technologyIf this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.New employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.About Us:The Region of Peel serves more than 1.4 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. We deliver a wide range of resident focused services across the Region.Our 20-year vision for Peel is “Community for Life.” Our goal is to create a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives. Our 2015-2035 Strategic Plan outlines the work were focused on to bring this vision to life.To learn more about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca.Additional Information:The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca.Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.Quick Apply

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