Utility Treatment Technician Wastewater Treatment Co-Op

Requisition ID: 593
Affiliation: CUPE Municipal
Position Type: Co-op Student
Number of Openings: 1
Bi-weekly Hours: 84 hours bi-weekly
Fixed Duration: 4 months
Department/ Branch: Environmental Services, Wastewater Treatment
Job Location: Fort McMurray
Pay Level: 80% of PL5
Co-op Student Rate: $ 30.05
COLA*: Bi-Weekly - $480
Closing Date: March 27, 2022
Posting Type: External

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is poised to enter a bold new era. Leading Fort McMurray and the nine rural communities that comprise Wood Buffalo, we are charting a course as a global leader for sustainable living in the north.

The development of this region has long been propelled by the hard work and tenacity of generations of residents whose spirit defines the region. In the last two centuries, the region has grown and transformed from one of Canada’s most successful fur trading posts, to an international supplier of salt, to the home of the world’s largest industrial operation, the oil sands.

This development has been made possible by ambition, innovation, and big ideas. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is located in the northeast corner of Alberta, Canada. With 68,454 km2, our region is the second largest municipality in Canada.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Wastewater Treatment Co-op Students will assist with operations of treatment facilities to ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations, assist in troubleshooting, and assist in performing minor maintenance on process equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Assists certified Operators and Technicians as required under normal daily operating conditions, shadowing them to learn the routine operation.
• Assists the other operators when required.
• Assists with the routine collection of operating data, temperatures, pressures and levels, assisting with appropriate logbook entries.
• Support and maintain KPI’s (key performance indicators) relevant to the operation.
• Maintains communication with maintenance staff regarding daily activities to ensure safe operations in the area of responsibility.
• Preparation and cleanup of worksites when required.
• Conduct routine housekeeping duties.
• Student Operator is a training position and exposed to all facilities to gain familiarity with the daily operations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

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  Mechanical aptitude.
• Good vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Demonstrated keenness to learn.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Good organizational and decision-making skills.
• The ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Assisting in hazardous, unsanitary, and all-weather conditions (immunizations are strongly recommended).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency is required.
• Enrolled in a Wastewater/Wastewater certificate program that requires a co-op term placement from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
• Must be returning to school following work term or graduating from a Wastewater/Wastewater Technician Program.
• Related experience in Wastewater/Wastewater Treatment is an asset.
• Experience working in a public sector environment with unionized and non-unionized employees considered an asset.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to provide a Criminal Record Check for review and acceptance.
• A valid Class five (5) Operator’s Licence is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
• Must be willing to work outside in all conditions.
• Immunizations are strongly recommended for work in unsanitary conditions.
• Must be medically and physically able to perform all duties of the position on an ongoing basis.
• Ability to work a rotating shift that includes holidays, evening/night shift, and weekends.

SAFETY:

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals
selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.