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Chief Wastewater Treatment OperatorCity Of Windsor • Winsdor, ON, Canada
Chief Wastewater Treatment Operator

Chief Wastewater Treatment Operator

City Of Windsor • Winsdor, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$40.37 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Why Windsor?

Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.

Job Title: Chief Wastewater Treatment Operator
Job Posting Number: 2026-0043
Posting Type: Internal & External
Posting Period: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Monday, February 23, 2026, at 4:30 p.m
Department: Pollution Control
Union: C.U.P.E. Local 82
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Job Code: 82062
Grade/Class: EA4 - Band 12
Number of Positions: 1
Rate of Pay: $40.37 per hour
Hours of Work per Week: 40 hours
Shift Work Required: Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Plant Manager and/or Designate, this position will be responsible for:
  • Will operate alone, or with Wastewater Treatment Operators, on a rotating shift basis, the entire controls of the LRWRP and/or LRPCP Plants;
  • Directs plant operators in the operation, preventive maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping of all allied equipment and facilities;
  • Regularly inspect and monitor plant processes and equipment and make adjustments as necessary;
  • Record, log and/or otherwise input plant data into the plant record-keeping system;
  • Exercise equipment, rotate equipment operation, monitor and ensure correct operation of all plant equipment;
  • Monitor pumping station telemetry equipment to ensure proper operation of all stations and report alarms or abnormal operating conditions;
  • Receive, log and report complaints from the general public;
  • Perform a variety of tests and analyses required to properly monitor and maintain the sewage treatment processes;
  • Start, stop, adjust, control and otherwise operate plant equipment and processes, locally at the equipment, via relay switches, or through an Operator Interface Terminal, as appropriate;
  • Operates as the ORO (Overall Responsible Operator) for the Plant while designated the Chief Operator.
  • Regular walking and standing for long periods of time, climbing ladders and entering tanks and other confined spaces as required;
  • Coordinate with contractors;
  • Assist other Environmental Services Divisions as necessary;
  • Observe safety regulations at all times and maintain amiable relations with the public and fellow staff.
  • Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.
  • Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency plus four (4) years of formal training (minimum two (2) years post-secondary education and two (2) years as stipulated by the Ministry of the Environment in accordance with O. Reg 129/04)
  • Must possess a Class IV Wastewater Treatment Certificate from the Ministry of Environment;
  • Must have taken specialized courses relevant to the position;
  • Must hold and maintain a current valid and lawful Class ‘G’ Driver's Licence in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
  • Must complete a post-offer agility test in an effort to assist the successful candidate in completing the position tasks safely and to aid in minimizing injuries on the job;
  • Must wear all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and be fit-tested to SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) and respirators.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a heavy level of work.

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

Note:
  • Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
  • We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
  • Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
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