Co-op Student (Water & Wastewater Treatment)

Job summary

The student will support water and wastewater treatment teams by maintaining, troubleshooting, and commissioning SCADA systems. Responsibilities include updating control narratives, programming PLCs and HMIs, and documenting system standards.

Job details

Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process. Looking for an exciting job opportunity that will launch your career? Halton Region’s co-op program provides a paid professional opportunity that allows you to gain valuable experience and develop the skill set you need to build a successful career. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. As a co-op at Halton, you will gain professional growth and development working alongside your mentors. You will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer. Posting ID: 5543 Department: Public Works Division: Water & Wastewater Treatment Pay Range: $20.61 - $23.86/hour Job Type: Co-op Student Contract Duration: Up to 12 months Hours of Work: 35 hours per weekWork Location: Mid-Halton Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2195 North Service Road West, OakvilleEmployee Group: OCT Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancyPosting Date: October 6, 2026Application Deadline: October 27, 2026 To be eligible to apply for a co-op student position, you must meet the following criteria: Legally entitled to work in Canada as a student. In possession of a Social Insurance Number (card) at time of hire. Currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis and returning to school upon completion of the co-op work term(s). This position will require the successful incumbent to provide proof of co-op eligibility, a transcript and tax credit form(s) from their school’s co-op department. Job Summary This position supports the water and wastewater treatment and services teams by assisting in ensuring the smooth running, upgrading and improvement of SCADA systems. Typical tasks include maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, analyzing operational data and logging results. This role provides a great opportunity to develop and enhance programming skills, learn about automation involved in the water and wastewater sector and gain experience working on technology and infrastructure improvements within these processes.Duties & Responsibilities Work as part of a team to provide a full range of support services for all aspects of the SCADA systems in the Region’s water and wastewater facilities. Work with SCADA staff to update control narratives, write, and test and commission PLC programming, HMI programming and configuration including graphics, alarming, trending and reporting systems for significant changes to the existing SCADA systems. Troubleshoot, diagnose and correct Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and software, SLC 5/05s, CompactLogix and ControlLogix, Aveva’s InTouch and System Platform, I/O servers, Historian and Historian Client Software. Take a role in support of updating and maintenance of the Region’s SCADA Standards including research and development of new technologies and applications. Document and save any deviations from the current Regional Standards and provide recommendations for changes to Regional Standards. Research and monitor new software, hardware and technologies to ensure optimization of equipment and process controls, and provide input into SCADA standards development to ensure Halton capitalizes on technology advancements. Support and maintain network architecture (AutoCAD) drawings for all water, wastewater, waste management and Biosolids facilities with SCADA systems.Perform other duties as assigned. Skills & Qualifications Essential Currently enrolled in a post-secondary education co-op program in Automation Systems Engineering Technology or equivalent. Effective written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills. Ability to read, interpret and develop process control narratives from process and instrumentation drawings, electrical control schematics and instrumentation loop drawings. Self-motivated, demonstrate initiative, and the ability to work successfully in a largely self-directed work environment. Ability to work collaboratively in an empowered team environment. Advanced experience with office technology solutions including Microsoft Office. The incumbent will be exposed to a wide variety of treatment processes, legislative requirements that require attention to detail and documentation. Preferred Experience in programming Allen Bradley PLCs. Experience working with AutoCAD. Working/ Employment Conditions Working Conditions: The successful incumbent will be required to have a valid G driver's license. Daily travel within Halton Region may be required; incumbent must supply their own transportation. Employment Conditions: The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on condition that the Regional Municipality of Halton receives a current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, by the first day of employment. Important information about your application: In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require. Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly. Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.

What you’ll do

The student will support water and wastewater treatment teams by maintaining, troubleshooting, and commissioning SCADA systems. Responsibilities include updating control narratives, programming PLCs and HMIs, and documenting system standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary co-op program in Automation Systems Engineering Technology or a related field. A valid G driver's license and the ability to work on-site at the treatment facility are required.

Listed skills

• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• SCADA Systems
• PLC Programming
• HMI Programming
• Troubleshooting
• Automation
• Allen-Bradley
• AutoCAD
• Data Analysis
• Technical Documentation
• Critical Thinking
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Microsoft Office
• System Configuration
• Network Architecture
• ControlLogix
• Aveva InTouch
• Voicemail
• Support Services
• Automation Systems
• Programmable Logic Controllers Programming
• Self-Discipline
• Technology Solutions
• Valid Driver's License
• Self-Motivation
• Research
• Computing Platforms
• Control Engineering
• Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Instrumentation
• Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Waste Management
• Wastewater
• Operational Data Store
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Process Control
• Public Works
• Sewage Treatments
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Human Machine Interfaces
• Commissioning
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Technology
• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Wastewater Treatment Operator
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technician
• Electrical Engineering Technicians
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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