Water Operator OIT - Class 3

The Town of New Tecumseth is looking for a Water Operator to join our rapidly growing team.

Why work with us

Our growing community identified as one of the fastest growing municipalities by Statistics Canada located about an hour north of Toronto offers beautiful rural and urban landscapes and diverse opportunities to work in a technologically progressive public environment.

What we promise:

• flexible work environment including compressed work weeks
• employer paid health and dental benefit packages from day 1
• competitive salaries
• OMERS pension plan
• free gym membership at Town recreation centres
• professional development opportunities

Reporting to the Supervisor Operations - Water this position performs all aspects of the day to day work activities of the Water Operations. With the support of the Senior Water Operator this position is responsible to operate maintain and troubleshoot the municipal Water Distribution and Supply System associated Wells Reservoirs Booster Stations and water transmission mains. Key accountabilities are to perform work functions and operations while ensuring compliance with Ministry regulations governing Water Distribution and Supply.

How you contribute to our organization:

• Perform all aspects of work related to the servicing operation and maintenance of all well operations water distribution systems and water works under the direction of the Operator In Charge (OIC).
• Conduct required testing of drinking water and lab tasks necessary to monitor and maintain water quality.
• Perform regular maintenance on the distribution systems in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure a safe and adequate water supply.
• Reporting any incidents of non-compliance (such as adverse water) required under O. Reg. 170/03 and O. Reg. 169/03 as amended to the OIC.
• Perform stand-by duties on a rotational basis.

What you bring to the team:

• Grade 12 or equivalent required to obtain OIT Class 1 2 or 3 licences.
• Four (4) year post secondary diploma/degree program in an environmental engineering or applied science field preferred.
• OIT Class 1 2 or 3 Water Distribution and Supply Certification as per 128/04 s 22
• 1 year experience in water operations preferred
• DZ licence is required; however the Town may hire qualified individuals without a DZ licence under the agreement that the new employee shall obtain their DZ licence within 1 year from their hire date
• Intermediate computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Excel Word Teams and OneDrive) Cityworks computerized maintenance management system.

Salary: $25.20 $31.51 (OIT)
$28.34 $35.42 (Class 1)
$33.18 $41.47 (Class 2)
$36.81 $46.01 (Class 3)
plus 4% vacation pay and optional enrolment in OMERS pension plan
Hours: 40 hours per week 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Monday Friday plus standby duties on a rotational basis
Location: McKelvey Reservoir 3377 Sideroad 10 Beeton
Start Date: October 14 2025

To apply please submit a cover letter resume and copies of the required credentials (high school diploma training etc) by September 21st.

We thank you for your interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Information collected will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act.

The Town of New Tecumseth is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an interview please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.