Wastewater Laboratory Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Competition No. 2025-17
Wastewater Laboratory Technician
Regular, Full-Time
About Us
Nestled between the Strait of Georgia and the Sechelt Inlet, Sechelt is a charming seaside community of approximately ten thousand people. We are grateful to live, work and play on the traditional and unceded territory of the shíshálh Nation. Known for our beautiful beaches, hiking, biking trails and outdoor recreation, Sechelt embodies the laid-back spirit of the west coast lifestyle. Our community has a vibrant arts and culture scene that attracts visitors and residents to our festivals and events year-round. Just a scenic 40-minute ferry ride away from the Lower Mainland, Sechelt offers the perfect blend of quaint small-town feel with easy accessibility to the draws of the city.
Nature of the Position
Are you passionate about environmental stewardship and operational excellence? Join our team as a Wastewater Laboratory Technician where you will play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing our wastewater systems. Our Water Resource Centre is a renowned, tertiary level membrane filtration, class IV wastewater treatment facility.
Under the general supervision of the Chief Wastewater Operator, and reporting to the Manager of Wastewater, this hands-on position involves operating and troubleshooting complex systems, supporting regulatory compliance, and ensuring efficient plant performance. Primary duties include conducting laboratory sampling and analysis, interpreting data to guide operational decisions, and contributing to technical reporting and documentation. With a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance, and teamwork, this role offers a dynamic, supportive and rewarding work environment. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment, we want to hear from you!
Required Competencies
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Post-secondary diploma in chemistry, biology, environmental science or related technical discipline
- BC EOCP certification in Wastewater Treatment Level II (or the ability to obtain certification within one year)
- Three (3) or more years’ experience in wastewater chemistry and a laboratory setting, including conduction of sampling, testing and analysis
- Willingness and availability to work shift schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays as required
- Valid BC class five driver’s license (or interprovincial equivalent) with clean drivers abstract
Preferred
- Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of wastewater collection
- Post-secondary education in water and/or wastewater technology
Working Conditions
This is a regular, full-time unionized role within the BCGEU. Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Flexibility to work overtime for evening or weekend call outs is required. The wage for this role is Grid 10, $37.41 – $41.58 per hour, plus an attractive benefits and pension package. The District supports employment equity in accordance with the Human Rights Code of BC.
Applications
Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at www.sechelt.ca/careers
This competition will close at 4:30pm on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Accommodations
The District of Sechelt is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to notify us. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the BC Human Rights Code.
The District supports employment equity in accordance with the Human Rights Code of B.C. (12.1)
About District of Sechelt
The District of Sechelt is located on the lower Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver, Sechelt is accessible to the mainland of British Columbia via a 40 minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, and a 25 minute drive from Langdale along Highway 101, now known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. The municipality takes its name from the Coast Salish Shishalh people, who first settled the area thousands of years ago, and means "land between two waters".
The original Village of Sechelt was incorporated on February 15, 1956. Sechelt later expanded its boundaries in 1986 with the inclusion of a number of adjacent unincorporated areas. The District of Sechelt, as it is known today, encompasses some 39.71 km² (15.33 sq mi) at the isthmus of the Sechelt Peninsula, between the southern tip of Sechelt Inlet (Porpoise Bay) and the Strait of Georgia that separates the provincial mainland from Vancouver Island). Sechelt is a seaside community that extends primarily along the coastline of the Sunshine Coast. It is bounded to the west and east by the unincorporated communities of Halfmoon Bay and Roberts Creek, respectively. As of the 2016 Canadian census its population was 10,216.
Wastewater Laboratory Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Competition No. 2025-17
Wastewater Laboratory Technician
Regular, Full-Time
About Us
Nestled between the Strait of Georgia and the Sechelt Inlet, Sechelt is a charming seaside community of approximately ten thousand people. We are grateful to live, work and play on the traditional and unceded territory of the shíshálh Nation. Known for our beautiful beaches, hiking, biking trails and outdoor recreation, Sechelt embodies the laid-back spirit of the west coast lifestyle. Our community has a vibrant arts and culture scene that attracts visitors and residents to our festivals and events year-round. Just a scenic 40-minute ferry ride away from the Lower Mainland, Sechelt offers the perfect blend of quaint small-town feel with easy accessibility to the draws of the city.
Nature of the Position
Are you passionate about environmental stewardship and operational excellence? Join our team as a Wastewater Laboratory Technician where you will play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing our wastewater systems. Our Water Resource Centre is a renowned, tertiary level membrane filtration, class IV wastewater treatment facility.
Under the general supervision of the Chief Wastewater Operator, and reporting to the Manager of Wastewater, this hands-on position involves operating and troubleshooting complex systems, supporting regulatory compliance, and ensuring efficient plant performance. Primary duties include conducting laboratory sampling and analysis, interpreting data to guide operational decisions, and contributing to technical reporting and documentation. With a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance, and teamwork, this role offers a dynamic, supportive and rewarding work environment. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment, we want to hear from you!
Required Competencies
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Post-secondary diploma in chemistry, biology, environmental science or related technical discipline
- BC EOCP certification in Wastewater Treatment Level II (or the ability to obtain certification within one year)
- Three (3) or more years’ experience in wastewater chemistry and a laboratory setting, including conduction of sampling, testing and analysis
- Willingness and availability to work shift schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays as required
- Valid BC class five driver’s license (or interprovincial equivalent) with clean drivers abstract
Preferred
- Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of wastewater collection
- Post-secondary education in water and/or wastewater technology
Working Conditions
This is a regular, full-time unionized role within the BCGEU. Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Flexibility to work overtime for evening or weekend call outs is required. The wage for this role is Grid 10, $37.41 – $41.58 per hour, plus an attractive benefits and pension package. The District supports employment equity in accordance with the Human Rights Code of BC.
Applications
Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at www.sechelt.ca/careers
This competition will close at 4:30pm on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Accommodations
The District of Sechelt is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to notify us. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the BC Human Rights Code.
The District supports employment equity in accordance with the Human Rights Code of B.C. (12.1)
About District of Sechelt
The District of Sechelt is located on the lower Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver, Sechelt is accessible to the mainland of British Columbia via a 40 minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, and a 25 minute drive from Langdale along Highway 101, now known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. The municipality takes its name from the Coast Salish Shishalh people, who first settled the area thousands of years ago, and means "land between two waters".
The original Village of Sechelt was incorporated on February 15, 1956. Sechelt later expanded its boundaries in 1986 with the inclusion of a number of adjacent unincorporated areas. The District of Sechelt, as it is known today, encompasses some 39.71 km² (15.33 sq mi) at the isthmus of the Sechelt Peninsula, between the southern tip of Sechelt Inlet (Porpoise Bay) and the Strait of Georgia that separates the provincial mainland from Vancouver Island). Sechelt is a seaside community that extends primarily along the coastline of the Sunshine Coast. It is bounded to the west and east by the unincorporated communities of Halfmoon Bay and Roberts Creek, respectively. As of the 2016 Canadian census its population was 10,216.