Job Description:

Water Treatment Plant Operator

Pembina Valley Water Cooperative is hiring a Water Treatment Plant Operator to join their team at the Letellier plant. Experienced operators or someone wanting to start a new career in water are both encouraged to apply.

Position Description:

Perform day-to-day activities consisting of the control of the water treatment process, which impacts the volume and quality of the potable water.  This may include performance of day-to-day maintenance, process checks, troubleshooting, laboratory, administration, special study work or duties with respect to reservoirs and pumping stations.

• Excellent benefits package offered by the municipal government program
• Competitive Industry Wage
• Company matched retirement savings program (starts at 8% match)
• Strong support for internal training to obtain CEU’s for progression
• Strong safety focus
• Participate in a rotating schedule. Consisting of some weekends, once certified.

Qualifications:

• Water Treatment Certification an asset
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and in inclement weather conditions
• Valid driver’s licence
• Good communication skills
• A good team player and positive attitude
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Experience in a computerized environment
• Post secondary education or experience in mechanical or electrical field an asset.

Training will be provided to obtain water plant operator certification.

Interested applicants should forward their resume to water@pvwc.ca, or call 204-324-1931 for more information.

Pembina Valley Water Coop is Manitoba’s 3^rd largest water utility producing potable water for 14 municipalities in south central Manitoba.  Three water plants feed a network of over 9,000 square kilometers.