Wastewater Treatment Operator-In-Training

Wastewater Treatment Operator-In-Training

Department: Wastewater Services, Water and Waste Department

Designated Work Location: 2230 Main Street (N.E.W.P.C.C.) On site

Position Type: One Permanent and Up to 3 Permanent on a Temporary Basis Positions, Full-time

Hours of Work: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, or as assigned/required

Salary: $2,109.58 bi-weekly as per the Wastewater Treatment Operator In Training classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Posting No: 127290

Closing Date: August 31, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a respectful, diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, consideration will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above. 

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

 Job Profile

This is an entry level position that is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment that treats wastewater for safe return to the Red and Assiniboine Rivers in Winnipeg.  Proper treatment of wastewater allows the City of Winnipeg to meet applicable environmental license requirements and achieves the mandate of the Wastewater Services Division.  Staff at this level assists in performing the work of the division and to receive skills training in preparation for assuming the higher levels of responsibility. 

Employees advance from the Operator in Training to Level 1A and 1B, Level 2A and 2B, Level 3A and 3B, and Level 4.  Each level requires increasing skill, education and experience, and assumes increasing scopes of responsibility.

As the Wastewater Treatment Operator-in-Training, you will:

1. Assist operating staff in the routine operation of the wastewater treatment facilities.
2. Perform routine plant functions, such as grit and screenings removal and the upkeep of associated equipment.
3. Clean, in a safe manner, the following: digester tanks, grit tanks, sedimentation tanks, aeration tanks, final settling tanks, boilers and other tanks for inspection by others.
4. Perform general housekeeping duties including the cleaning of buildings and equipment, painting of pipes and equipment.
5. Unplug and clean any pump, pipeline, heat exchanger, etc., as required.
6. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance duties on mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment, both independently and in conjunction with maintenance staff, as required.
7. Collect effluent samples, conduct tests, perform calculations, keep records, log information and prepare operational reports, as required.
8. Maintain and retrieve operating plant data using operating information systems.
9. Employees must successfully complete skill training and certification requirements within the required timeframes in order to maintain employment and progress.
10. Comply with all safety regulations and follows safe work practices.
11. Perform other related duties consistent with the classification, as assigned.

Your education and qualifications include:

1. Minimum Grade 12 graduation, G.E.D Certificate or equivalent training/experience.
2. Minimum of two (2) years’ post-secondary education in a water or wastewater works operations, engineering, science, or a related field. [Note: Post-secondary education must meet the required Continuing Education Unit (CEU) equivalency under the Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Regulation 77/2003.]
3. Immediate application for “Operator-in-Training” Class Certificate for a Class 4 Facility under the Environment Act within the first 30 days of employment.
4. Successful completion of the Sacramento State College Field Study training program for operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants Levels 1 and 2 within 18 months of the appointment.
5. Must obtain Manitoba Class 1 Wastewater System Operator Certification within 18 months of the appointment.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.
7. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
8. Demonstrated ability to operate various hand and power tools.
9. Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment.
10. Ability to work with minimum supervision.
11. Must have, or be able to acquire within 12 months of employment, First Aider Level 1 Certification.
12. Knowledge and understanding of the occupational hazards, safety precautions, regulations and procedures that are applicable to the area of work.
13. Must be willing to perform shift and/or standby duty on weekends and evenings on a rotation basis.

*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada.  Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.