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Water/Wastewater Operator

Town of Parry Sound

Job Posting: Water/Wastewater Operator
Competition Number: 2024-11
Location: Parry Sound Municipal Office: 52 Seguin Street, Parry Sound, ON
Located amidst the 30,000 islands of Georgian Bay and a 2.5-hour drive north of Toronto, the
Town of Parry Sound offers an exceptional quality of life. Join our team and become our
Water/Wastewater Operator as the Town enters an exciting new phase of growth and
development. Help shape the Towns future in this key role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To participate in the operations, repair and maintenance of the Water Treatment and distribution
systems, Wastewater Treatment and collection and all associated infrastructure under the
jurisdiction of the Town.
• Discusses plans, priorities and schedules with the Manager of Wastewater
Systems/Manager of Water Systems, or designate, including the most appropriate
equipment and materials to be used for all jobs; plans and schedules are
developed/changed in a team effort, with the Manager of Wastewater Systems/Manager of
Water Systems maintaining accountability.
• Carries out work assignments using a variety of vehicles, light equipment, hand and power
tools, such as trucks, ground maintenance equipment – pumps, generators, snowblowers,
meters, metering devices, controllers, valves.
• Responds to emergencies as required and participates in the on-call rotation.
• Conducts regular inspections of water and wastewater systems to ensure the systems are
operating at the desired level of quality.
• Repairs, maintains and installs watermains, fire hydrants, water service lines, valves, pump
stations, sanitary sewer main, sanitary service lines and sanitary force main and treatment
plant equipment and all associated components.
• Completes daily inspection reports and records relative to equipment used and undertakes
minor repairs and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Orders miscellaneous supplies and major repair parts in consultation with the Manager of
Wastewater Systems/Manager of Water Systems and/or Designate
• Ensures that a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and technical operation is maintained to
ensure regulatory compliance.
Main Office: 705.746.2101 www.parrysound.ca
Fax: 705.746.7461 52 Seguin Street, Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B4
• Ensures that occupational health and safety practices are strictly observed, and that all
regulatory requirements are adhered to.
• Responsible for risk management in assigned areas of responsibility; conducts inspections
and patrols, initiates or implements controls, repairs and/or elimination of risks or hazards,
maintaining concise records and ensures that concerns and risks are communicated to the
relevant manager.
Job involves analysis of information to interpret trends of results. A high degree of accuracy
and concentration is required. There is some opportunity for independent judgement,
initiative and creativity and original research complementary to operations.
• Performs such other related duties within the general parameters of this job description, as
may reasonably be requested by the Manager of Wastewater Systems/Manager of Water
Systems and/or designate, which may be amended from time to time.
Working Conditions:
• Exposure to physical hazards and related stress, including inclement weather, noise.
• Position involves moderate physical exertion such as climbing, occasional lifting,
standing, bending, extensive walking over rough terrain or working from ladders or in
confined spaces for limited periods of time.
• Work environment contains high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations,
which require planned safety precautions. The probability of injury, accidents, or workrelated illness is low. However, the risk of serious injury is considerable if careful
adherence to health and safety procedures and regulations is not maintained.
• Working in confined spaces
• Working with hazardous chemicals for various stages of treatment.
• Working in various noisy areas with extreme temperatures.
• Utilizing high voltage three phase electrical and electrical generation equipment.
• May be subject to inclement weather and exposure to sewage during operation,
maintenance and construction activities.
• Work is subject to unusual and unscheduled hours.
• On call and overtime work required.
Main Office: 705.746.2101 www.parrysound.ca
Fax: 705.746.7461 52 Seguin Street, Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B4
Knowledge and Skill:
• Shall possess appropriate regulatory Operator Licenses for wastewater treatment and
wastewater collection and appropriate for regulatory Operator Certificates for water
treatment, water distribution as per the Corporation’s facility classifications.
• Shall possess or successfully complete training including the following topics and others that
may be required (related to water or wastewater and amended from time to time):
• Treatment and collection of wastewater.
• Treatment and distribution of water.
• Working at heights.
• Construction inspection of sewer and water systems.
• Preventative maintenance.
• Possess Class “G” driver’s license in good standing.
• Standard First Aid and CPR, AED.
• Confined space entry.
• Mechanical skills to operate and maintain equipment such as trucks, grounds maintenance
equipment, pumps, compressors, generators, snowblowers, small power equipment, etc., in
a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
• Operational familiarity and knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Ability to work effectively with technology including digital data collection and record
keeping.
• Satisfies competent person criteria of OHSA;
• Some of the duties require the incumbent to be able to fulfill the physical needs of the job.
Willingness to complete course upgrading, certification and annual training requirements as may
be necessary to meet changing legislative requirements for position responsibilities
Compensation:
This is a full-time permanent Union position, 40-hour work week with a compensation range of
$28.86- $31.71. Upon CUPE contract negotiation conclusion, remuneration could be subject to
review and be retroactive. The candidate will also be eligible for the OMERS Pension Plan and
competitive benefits package.
Main Office: 705.746.2101 www.parrysound.ca
Fax: 705.746.7461 52 Seguin Street, Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B4
Application Process:
Email: In one document, please send your resume, cover letter, under the subject line “(your
name) Water/Wastewater Operator” to Pamela Langevin, Human Resources Manager
at plangevin@parrysound.ca. by 4:00 p.m. July 17, 2024.
This position will be posted until filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest. We will contact those applicants selected for an interview.
Accessibility:
The Town of Parry Sound is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrierfree recruitment and selection processes. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring
process as required under the Town of Parry Sound Recruitment Policy. If you require
accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Privacy:
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only

ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS • The job description presented in this posting is solely that of the employer. The YMCA Employment Service is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability or currency of this information and does not accept any liability for the conduct and/or practices of employer.

To apply for this job email your details to plangevin@parrysound.ca

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