Permanent full-time Certified Utility Operator II for the Town of Ladysmith's Utilities Department. Responsible for operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment plants, compost facility, and water supply systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Operate and maintain mechanical equipment and instrumentation in water/wastewater treatment plants, compost facility, and water supply systems
Monitor treatment plant operations through sampling, analyzing results, and adjusting flows and chemical additions
Maintain daily, monthly, and annual records in accordance with Federal and Provincial Regulations
Perform laboratory tests for quality and process control
Respond to call-out for emergency maintenance and repair work; work weekends as scheduled and overtime as needed
Qualifications
Minimum grade 12 education and minimum 3 years recent and relevant experience in municipal water and sewer maintenance
Water Distribution Level I and Water Treatment Level II Certifications of Qualification or Competency from Environmental
Wastewater Collection Level I and Wastewater Treatment Level II Certifications of Qualification or Competency from Environmental
Chlorine Handler, Cross Connection Control, Confined Space, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificates
Valid Occupational First Aid Level 1 and WHMIS certificates; valid BC driver's license class 3 with airbrake endorsement
At a glance
Permanent full time position
40 hours per week
Union: Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 401
Posting remains open until filled
Internal/External Competition #2026-05
Summarized from the official posting. See the full posting below or apply for complete details.