About the role
Head Treatment Plant Operator City of Castlegar
BASIS: FULL-TIME, PERMANENT | CLOSING DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2025, AT 9:00 AM
The Head Treatment Plant Operator (HTPO) is responsible for operating and maintaining the City’s water and sewer facilities to deliver safe water and treat municipal sewerage. They monitor the operation of lift stations, pumping stations and reservoirs.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Manager - Utilities, the HTPO is responsible for operating the City’s water and sewer facilities to meet all regulatory standards and the City’s water licence terms and conditions. They test and coordinate the tests of water and wastewater, train Treatment Plant Operators, plan and coordinate regular maintenance and cleaning of equipment, and prepare monthly reports on the treatment plants, operations and employee & technical records.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have an EOCP Class 3 Wastewater Treatment Certificate and/or Class 2 (Class 3 preferred) Water Treatment Certificate or equivalent. They will also have considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, and equipment utilized in the operation, inspection, and maintenance of a sewage treatment and knowledge of testing, sampling and analysis of sewage and water.
This is a CUPE 2262 position offering $43.51 per/hr plus excellent benefits. Please visit our website at www.castlegar.ca for a full job description as well as additional background information on our community. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their detailed resume via email by 9 AM on November 21, 2025, to hr@castlegar.ca with the subject line HTPO Position. We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
About Castlegar
Live more at one-third the average housing price of metro Vancouver and two-thirds the B.C. average. Be an outdoors action hero in the West Kootenay wild, in British Columbia’s interior, where the Columbia and Kootenay rivers meet and endless adventures are right in your backyard.
Work for a City going places – with an ambitious vision, a dynamic municipal government, and a track record of doing cool things – including Millennium Ponds, Sculpturewalk, and an ongoing refresh of Columbia Avenue, our main artery. The City of Castlegar is growing and we’re looking for the perfect person to get in on the action.
Learn More
To view all available job positions or learn about applying for a City position, please visit castlegar.ca/careers
Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset
About City of Castlegar
Incorporated in 1966, this relatively new mill town sits in a valley that has a rich and diverse history, steeped in the heritage and culture of the Doukhobors, who migrated here in the early 20th century.
People flock to Castlegar for many reasons – its diverse art scene, its world-class recreational activities, its rich culture, and its ideal location in the mountainous Kootenay Region of beautiful British Columbia.
With its vibrant night life, numerous accommodation options and beautiful rocky mountain scenery, Castlegar is a special city you’ll love to visit and long to live.
About the role
Head Treatment Plant Operator City of Castlegar
BASIS: FULL-TIME, PERMANENT | CLOSING DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2025, AT 9:00 AM
The Head Treatment Plant Operator (HTPO) is responsible for operating and maintaining the City’s water and sewer facilities to deliver safe water and treat municipal sewerage. They monitor the operation of lift stations, pumping stations and reservoirs.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Manager - Utilities, the HTPO is responsible for operating the City’s water and sewer facilities to meet all regulatory standards and the City’s water licence terms and conditions. They test and coordinate the tests of water and wastewater, train Treatment Plant Operators, plan and coordinate regular maintenance and cleaning of equipment, and prepare monthly reports on the treatment plants, operations and employee & technical records.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have an EOCP Class 3 Wastewater Treatment Certificate and/or Class 2 (Class 3 preferred) Water Treatment Certificate or equivalent. They will also have considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, and equipment utilized in the operation, inspection, and maintenance of a sewage treatment and knowledge of testing, sampling and analysis of sewage and water.
This is a CUPE 2262 position offering $43.51 per/hr plus excellent benefits. Please visit our website at www.castlegar.ca for a full job description as well as additional background information on our community. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their detailed resume via email by 9 AM on November 21, 2025, to hr@castlegar.ca with the subject line HTPO Position. We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
About Castlegar
Live more at one-third the average housing price of metro Vancouver and two-thirds the B.C. average. Be an outdoors action hero in the West Kootenay wild, in British Columbia’s interior, where the Columbia and Kootenay rivers meet and endless adventures are right in your backyard.
Work for a City going places – with an ambitious vision, a dynamic municipal government, and a track record of doing cool things – including Millennium Ponds, Sculpturewalk, and an ongoing refresh of Columbia Avenue, our main artery. The City of Castlegar is growing and we’re looking for the perfect person to get in on the action.
Learn More
To view all available job positions or learn about applying for a City position, please visit castlegar.ca/careers
Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset
About City of Castlegar
Incorporated in 1966, this relatively new mill town sits in a valley that has a rich and diverse history, steeped in the heritage and culture of the Doukhobors, who migrated here in the early 20th century.
People flock to Castlegar for many reasons – its diverse art scene, its world-class recreational activities, its rich culture, and its ideal location in the mountainous Kootenay Region of beautiful British Columbia.
With its vibrant night life, numerous accommodation options and beautiful rocky mountain scenery, Castlegar is a special city you’ll love to visit and long to live.