The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a

Operator

Posting Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Closing Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 @ 12:00 NOON

Starting Rate: $29.29 hourly

Salary Range: $29.29 - $31.93 hourly

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Classification: CUPE Outside Class 6

Status: All Statuses; temporary full-time and permanent full-time

The District:
Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality

passionate about protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities

that will allow you to learn, grow and build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and

innovators. We offer a competitive compensation package and are committed to promoting

diversity, accessibility and inclusion. It’s what we do!

The Opportunity:
The Operator will receive day-to-day instruction and supervision from the Chief Operator, Water

& Wastewater Operations, or Overall Responsible Operator (ORO), and can act as the Operator

in Charge (OIC) as defined in provincial statutes, as required. The Operator assists the ORO in

the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of Muskoka’s water and wastewater

subsystems

What you will do:
• Operates and maintains all assigned subsystems, as required.

• Assists ORO and Lead Operators in the general operation, maintenance and repair of

systems and facilities.

• Acts as “Operator in Charge” (OIC) as defined in provincial statues.

• Coordinates the activities of assigned personnel.

• Performs all chemical tests and/or collects samples in the prescribed manner in compliance

with Certificates of Approval, legislation, policy and procedures.

• Assists in the preparation of work schedules and documentation for the billing of third

parties.

• Assists in the ordering of all necessary chemicals, equipment, parts, etc., as required.

• Enters daily logging of facility performance, maintenance, repairs and process changes

following provincial statutes.

• Responds to and resolves, when possible, customer inquiries and concerns, but refers more

complex matters to the ORO

• Conducts facility tours and participates in public education events, when required.

• Works safely and in compliance with relevant statutes and regulations and within the safe

work procedures and directives as established by the District.

• Undertakes standby duties, as required.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

What you will need:
• Minimum Grade 12 education, or equivalent

• Must hold, at minimum, Class 1 licenses/ certificates which would allow the Operator to be

designated as OIC under the Ministry regulations for the subsystem in which they are

working

• Greater than twelve months operating experience, as defined in the Licensing Guidelines of

the Ministry

• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations (e.g., Occupational Health & Safety Act,

Drinking Water Standards, Drinking Water Protection Regulations, Safe Drinking Water Act,

Spills Act, etc.)

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and courteously with District staff and

members of the public and resolve situations through strong interpersonal and

communication skills

• A sound knowledge of engineering, electrical and mechanical systems

• Proficiency with various computer systems (e.g. MSOffice Suite, familiarity with SCADA

systems is an asset).

• Hold a valid Ontario Driver’s license.

What we are offering:
The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

• Health Benefits

• Paid vacation

• OMERS pension

• Work-life flexibility

• Perks and discounts

• Wellness programs

• Fostering and fun environment

• Professional development and education opportunities

• Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

The Next Step
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and

values (RISE: Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), submit your application using the apply

now link below.

APPLY NOW or visit our careers page for other opportunities.

Please note that if there are no qualified candidates, Management will consider under-

qualified candidates who possess, at minimum, all four OIT licenses without reposting

(OIT wage rates: $24.63 – $26.93). OIT candidates will be required to write and pass the

tests for the appropriate Class 1 licenses within one (1) year of employment.

The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging

applications from all qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with

equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians

with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please

advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the

hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the Human Resources Department.