Co-op Student - VWRC Operator I

Co-op Student - VWRC Operator I

Job Requisition : JR-2025-223 Co-op Student - VWRC Operator I (Temporary) (Open)

Job Family : CUPE

Start Date : 2026-01-05

End Date : 2026-03-01

Primary Posting : No

External Posting URL : Careers

Internal Closing Date : Jan 13, 2026

External Closing Date : Mar 1, 2026

Note : Posting comes off at 12 : 00AM on the closing date, with the competition closing at 11 : 59pm the day prior.

Hourly Rate : 30.29

Minimum Weekly Hours : 40

Two (2) positions available.

4 month term, effective May 2026 - August 2026.

January 2026 hourly rate : $30.29 per hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation time.

Accepting applications until positions are filled. Hiring will occur on an ongoing basis throughout the posting period.

Reporting to the Manager, Vernon Water Reclamation, to the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre (VWRC), and Spray Irrigation works, this position will be involved in the day to day operations and maintenance of the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre and Spray Irrigation Program.

Duties Include :

• Provides operating, monitoring, and maintenance support for the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre (VWRC), including the newly constructed High-Rate Anaerobic Digester (HRAD) and spray irrigation program.
• Provides multi faceted process support including, but not limited to : lab analysis, process investigation and calibration, pump and motor renewal and asset management projects.
• Participates in daily preventative maintenance team meetings
• Performs plant support duties to promote and foster best practices and health and safety in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs general labouring duties.
• Works in compliance with the City of Vernon safety policies and WCB regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.

Required Education and Experience :

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Preferred Education and Experience :

To Apply :

Please submit your resume, quoting the appropriate competition online at vron.ca / careers by selecting "apply" and creating a candidate profile.

By making application, you are authorizing the City of Vernon to verify, through whatever means deemed appropriate, any information included in your applicant profile.

The City of Vernon wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we are unable to accept phone calls regarding application status.

Worker Sub-Type : Fixed Term (Under 1 Year) (Fixed Term)

Location : VWRC

Time Type : Full time

Supervisory Organization : VWRC Treatment

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