Water treatment operator

Overview

Summary

Location – New Westminster, BC
Workplace information:  On the road
Salary – $34.70 hourly / 40 hours per Week
Terms of employment – Permanent employment
Full time -Day, Morning
Start date: 2025-06-01
Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
1 vacancy

Overview

Languages
English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

Cold/refrigerated
Confined spaces
Dusty
Hot
Noisy
Odours
Outdoors
At heights

Work setting

Relocation costs not covered by employer
Willing to relocate
City or urban

Responsibilities

Tasks

Operate disinfection systems
Operate filtration and clarification systems
Operate pumping systems
Take physico-chemical measurements on water and sludge
Perform security checks within plant and on grounds
Analyze test results and instrument readings
Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content
Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
Help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
Maintain chemical feed stocks
Make adjustments to plant equipment and systems
Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
Monitor and read recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits
Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment
Read recording instruments to measure output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels
Respond to customer complaints on water quality problems
Transport and mix chemicals, and operate equipment used to unload chemicals
Apply chemicals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

CPR Certificate

Confined Space Entry Training
Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is not available
Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Hand-eye co-ordination
Handling heavy loads
Manual dexterity
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
Ear plugs
Gloves
Hard hat
Mask

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Gasoline paid
Mileage paid
Other benefits
On-site amenities
Team building opportunities
Transportation provided by employer
Travel insurance

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees
Support for Indigenous people

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

By email
info@bwssolutions.ca

Include this reference number in your application
BWSJB

How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

Job reference number
Cover letter
Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
What is the highest level of study you have completed?