Water / Wastewater Systems Operator

Job Number : J1225-0032

Job Title : Water / Wastewater Systems Operator

Department : Water Wastewater System Operations

Is this position unionized? : Yes

Job Type : Permanent Full Time

City, Province : Kingston, Ontario

Job Category : Operations

Open Positions : Up to 2

Posting Date : December 2, 2025

Closing Date : January 1, 2026

Base Pay Range

CA$30.33 / hr - CA$42.62 / hr

Position Summary

The Water / Wastewater Systems Operator will operate and maintain the water distribution and wastewater collection systems in compliance with all applicable regulations, guidelines and standard industry practices. They will carry out maintenance and inspection activities on these systems to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to customers, the proper collection and conveyance of sewage to treatment facilities and the system’s readiness for fire protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is properly monitored and maintained and make operational adjustments as required.
• Identify any environmental hazards after weather events through outfall and shoreline surveys.
• Complete all operational and maintenance activities consistent with applicable laws, regulations, rules, standards and company policies and procedures.
• Ensure third parties have correctly installed and meet regulatory guidelines of piping, valves and meter installation.
• Complete all required documentation consistent with legislative, regulatory, DWQMS requirements and company policies.
• Develop, implement and document traffic control plans to support maintenance activities consistent with OTM Book 7 requirements.
• Evaluate damage and conduct emergency repair of water / wastewater systems due to accidents, malfunctions and weather-related events.
• Review new and amended legislation and assist with the development and implementation of changes to internal policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
• Comply with all health and safety requirements, maintain a safe work environment, report hazards and promote a culture of safety in the workplace.
• Act as an Operator in Charge (OIC) as required (Class 1), and ORO once licensing requirements have been met (Class 3 & 4), consistent with Ontario Regulation 128 / 04.

Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Qualifications

Special Working Conditions / Conditions of Employment

Your resume and / or cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position.

Appropriate accommodations will be provided as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

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Utilities Kingston is committed to employment equity and we encourage applications from all designated group members. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the Kingston community.

Utilities Kingston thanks all candidates that apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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