Waterworks Operator Student
Top Benefits
About the role
Branch
Engineering Services
Position Type
CUPE Local 556
Salary
$23.47 per hour plus 10 per cent in lieu of benefits and sick leave with vacation pay prorated
Hours Per Week
40
Employment Type
Term Full-Time
Competition Type
Internal/External Posting
Date posted
February 3, 2026
We are accepting applications for two Waterworks Operator Students to join our Water Services team for a four-month term beginning in May. This position is a learning and support role assisting with the operation, maintenance, repair and upkeep of the water supply systems, equipment and related Regional District facilities and other specified local water service areas. Reporting to the Manager of Water Services and taking direction from the Senior Operator-Water Transmission and Distribution, the primary responsibilities of this role include:
Installing, maintaining, monitoring, testing and cleaning waterworks equipment, water mains, hydraulic controls, facilities and other appurtenances required for the operation of the water systems;
Inspecting connections to the water system and advising the Senior Operator or Manager of Water Services of water leaks;
Taking water samples and/or performing water tests, including but not limited to chlorine residual, turbidity, and coliform group bacteria
Reading water meters and recording readings. Inspecting connections to the water system and advising senior staff of any problems;
Responding to routine enquiries and complaints from the general public regarding water quality and quantity;
Keeping accurate records such as maintenance, inventory, water tests, as-built, etc.
Our ideal candidate is:
Currently enrolled in a University or Technical College Program in a related discipline (ie. Water Engineering Technology);
Mechanically inclined with some knowledge of the procedures, bylaws, methods, tools and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of water systems;
Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude;
Enthusiastic and eager to learn;
Certified in First Aid (Level 1), WHMIS and confined space entry;
Creative with the ability to analyze and troubleshoot various problems;
Safety-conscious with a demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.
Student Opportunities in Water and Wastewater
Comox Valley Water Treatment Project
A valid BC Class 5 driver’s license is required for this role. Successful candidates will be required to consent to a Canadian Criminal Record Check.
NOTE: applicants must be returning to an educational institution upon completion of employment to be eligible for this opportunity.
About Comox Valley Regional District
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The local governments work collaboratively on services for the benefit of those living and visiting the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
The geography of the CVRD includes rural agricultural, vibrant urban, meandering coastline and dramatic mountains.
The CVRD covers an area of 2,425 square kilometres, of which 1,725 square kilometres is land (the remainder is water), and serves a population of 63,538 according to the 2011 Census.
Our borders extend from Cook Creek in the south to the Oyster River in the north, west to Strathcona Park, and east to take in Denman and Hornby Islands.
From watershed protection and water treatment solutions to the completion of the new Hornby Island fire hall, the projects occurring in our region are creating a more sustainable, livable community for all our residents to enjoy.
Waterworks Operator Student
Top Benefits
About the role
Branch
Engineering Services
Position Type
CUPE Local 556
Salary
$23.47 per hour plus 10 per cent in lieu of benefits and sick leave with vacation pay prorated
Hours Per Week
40
Employment Type
Term Full-Time
Competition Type
Internal/External Posting
Date posted
February 3, 2026
We are accepting applications for two Waterworks Operator Students to join our Water Services team for a four-month term beginning in May. This position is a learning and support role assisting with the operation, maintenance, repair and upkeep of the water supply systems, equipment and related Regional District facilities and other specified local water service areas. Reporting to the Manager of Water Services and taking direction from the Senior Operator-Water Transmission and Distribution, the primary responsibilities of this role include:
Installing, maintaining, monitoring, testing and cleaning waterworks equipment, water mains, hydraulic controls, facilities and other appurtenances required for the operation of the water systems;
Inspecting connections to the water system and advising the Senior Operator or Manager of Water Services of water leaks;
Taking water samples and/or performing water tests, including but not limited to chlorine residual, turbidity, and coliform group bacteria
Reading water meters and recording readings. Inspecting connections to the water system and advising senior staff of any problems;
Responding to routine enquiries and complaints from the general public regarding water quality and quantity;
Keeping accurate records such as maintenance, inventory, water tests, as-built, etc.
Our ideal candidate is:
Currently enrolled in a University or Technical College Program in a related discipline (ie. Water Engineering Technology);
Mechanically inclined with some knowledge of the procedures, bylaws, methods, tools and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of water systems;
Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude;
Enthusiastic and eager to learn;
Certified in First Aid (Level 1), WHMIS and confined space entry;
Creative with the ability to analyze and troubleshoot various problems;
Safety-conscious with a demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.
Student Opportunities in Water and Wastewater
Comox Valley Water Treatment Project
A valid BC Class 5 driver’s license is required for this role. Successful candidates will be required to consent to a Canadian Criminal Record Check.
NOTE: applicants must be returning to an educational institution upon completion of employment to be eligible for this opportunity.
About Comox Valley Regional District
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The local governments work collaboratively on services for the benefit of those living and visiting the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
The geography of the CVRD includes rural agricultural, vibrant urban, meandering coastline and dramatic mountains.
The CVRD covers an area of 2,425 square kilometres, of which 1,725 square kilometres is land (the remainder is water), and serves a population of 63,538 according to the 2011 Census.
Our borders extend from Cook Creek in the south to the Oyster River in the north, west to Strathcona Park, and east to take in Denman and Hornby Islands.
From watershed protection and water treatment solutions to the completion of the new Hornby Island fire hall, the projects occurring in our region are creating a more sustainable, livable community for all our residents to enjoy.