Water & Wastewater Operator
The operator is responsible for the safe and compliant operation of water and wastewater treatment plants, including sludge processing and pumping stations. They will manage maintenance work orders, conduct regular inspections, and provide guidance to plant team members.
- On-site
- Prince George, BC
- Posted Jul 22, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
H2O Innovation designs and provides state-of-the-art, custom-built and integrated water treatment solutions based on membrane filtration technology for municipal, industrial, energy and natural resources end-users. Choose a career at H2O Innovation with a team of passionate and highly self-motivated water treatment professionals working on multidisciplinary challenges in an international, dynamic and ever-growing environment. Here, we encourage entrepreneurship and celebrate achievements. We work together to reach ambitious goals in an environment where fulfilling commitments and integrity are valued. H2O Innovation is seeking certified level Water & Wastewater Treatment Operators in the Bakerville facility. Your care and attention to detail will ensure that all visitors have a pleasant visit in the Park.H2O Innovation is known for its state-of-the-art water and wastewater treatment systems as well as providing water and wastewater plant operations and maintenance management support across North America. The Benefits Overall remuneration including: * Group insurance plan; * RRSP; * Share Purchase Plan; * Vacation and sick days. The Day-to-Day Reporting to the Operations Lead and Project Manager, the Water & Wastewater Plant Operator will be responsible for: * Ensure safe, compliant, and consistent operation of all water and wastewater treatment plants; * Operation and maintenance of the treatment plants, sludge processing systems, and pumping stations according to related Government standards; * Conduct regular inspections of the collection and distribution systems as well as the plants; * Creation and initiation of work orders for operational servicing and repairs; * Preparation and delivery of activity and work orders for preventative and corrective maintenance; * Ability to communicate effectively with other personnel and supervisors; * Provide guidance and support to plant team members; * Maintain and execute training for operations personnel to develop required knowledge and skills; * Communicate with the operators, client and management on issues that may potentially affect the treatment process, compliance or public health; * Support water and wastewater treatment projects. Support with the development of project plans, SOP’s, justify and execute project requests; * Support and maintain positive operator and customer relationships and communications; * Ensure strategic market development and growth; * Other duties as assigned. The Skills We Are Looking for * Level 1 or OIT in Water and Wastewater Treatment disciplines; * Experience operating and maintaining Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and related equipment required; * Must be flexible and demonstrate a dedication to the position and to public services; * Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Word, and Excel; * Valid Driver’s License required; * Must be able to perform on-call support services on rotation * Excellent and professional oral and written communication skills. Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): * Walking & Standing: 4-8 hr/day; * Bending & Reaching: 4-8 hr/day; * Pushing & pulling: 4-8 hr/day; * Driving 4-6 hr/day; * Physical Effort: does not lift weights more than 50 lbs; * Environmental Stress: busy atmosphere, working inside and outside. Work Environment: * Work is performed indoors and outdoors in often harsh weather conditions. #INDEED #ZR
What you’ll do
The operator is responsible for the safe and compliant operation of water and wastewater treatment plants, including sludge processing and pumping stations. They will manage maintenance work orders, conduct regular inspections, and provide guidance to plant team members.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Level 1 or OIT certification in Water and Wastewater Treatment and have experience operating related equipment. A valid driver's license and the ability to perform on-call rotation are required.
Benefits
• Group Insurance Plan • RRSP • Share Purchase Plan • Vacation • Sick Days
Other relevant skills
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- Water Treatment Operation
- Wastewater Treatment Operation
- Preventative Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Plant Inspection
- SOP Development
- Support Services
- Pump Stations
- Valid Driver's License
- Self-Motivation
- Management
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Innovation
- Market Development
- Project Management
- Membrane Technology
- Wastewater
- Operations
- Sewage Treatments
- Water Treatment
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Engineering
- Trades
- Energy
- Government & Public Sector
- Water/Wastewater Operator
- Water Treatment Specialist / Waste Water Operator
- Incinerator and Water Treatment Plant Operators
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
