Utilities Operator

The Town of La Ronge is a scenic lake side community offering a full range of services and amenities located in the heart of Northern Saskatchewan with a population of approximately 3,000. This community offers progressive growth amidst the natural beauty of the area’s surrounding Lac La Ronge Provincial Park and is an outdoor recreation paradise where year-round activities such as fishing, hiking and skiing are unlimited. Visitors travel from around the globe to experience the outdoor adventures that this region offers and La Ronge is the hub of that region. The Town of La Ronge is a progressive organization, offering a challenging and dynamic work environment where diversity, open communication, frequent exchange of ideas and teamwork across all departments assists us in providing exceptional customer service. The Town has a strong, inclusive, family-oriented, and progressive team, to meet the needs of a growing community.

The Town is seeking two individuals to perform the duties of a utilities operator within the public works department. Reporting to the Utilities Lead Hand, this position will be responsible for the troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing the Town water distribution, wastewater treatment and wastewater collection systems, as well as recording, collecting, sampling and testing all activities associated with water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment. As a condition of employment, the individual is expected to work year-round in a variety of weather conditions, and willing to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications for the position include: grade 12 education or equivalent, and physically aptitude and able to lift up to 50 pounds. A valid Saskatchewan class 5 driver’s license is required with airbrake endorsement. Preference may be given to candidates with Class 1 or 2 certification in water distribution, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment.

Please note that the Town of La Ronge practices global reference checks, and the successful candidate must submit to a criminal record check. The Town of La Ronge offers a comprehensive benefit package, including pension and the position may be eligible for relocation assistance. This position will remain open until filled.