Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Operator

Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Operator

Organization : EUI, Commercial Services, Commercial Operations

Job ID : 16001

Location : Chestermere, Alberta, Canada

Closing Date : Feb 13, 2026

Position Title : Operator

Weekly Hours of Work : 40

Business Unit : Commercial Services

With over 130 years of experience, North American Commercial Services works with industry, municipalities and communities to design, build, finance and operate water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution and collection systems. We serve more than 85 communities and industrial sites in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan, ensuring that water exceeds public health, environmental and industrial requirements.

Highlights of the job

EPCOR’s Commercial Services group is hiring a Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Operator [Full-Time Permanent] to join the Commercial Operations team working out of Chestermere location. This opportunity is open to internal and external candidates. Current EPCOR Employees, please ensure that you are using your “@epcor.com” email address.

As a Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Operator, you will report to the Site Manager and be accountable for the daily operations of the water and wastewater distribution and collection (D&C) systems and laboratory testing while meeting all internal and external reporting requirements and quality standards. You will also perform duties in compliance with the International Standard Organization (ISO) 14001 certified Environmental Management System at the Chestermere site.

What you’d be responsible for

• Maintaining, inspecting, and repairing water distribution and wastewater collection facilities and infrastructures.
• S ervicing of infrastructure in wastewater collection systems, water distribution systems, ( i.e., water quality sampling, process monitoring, evaluation and control, residuals management, equipment isolation and shutdowns, cleaning, and QC / QA testing ).
• Collecting samples and conducting lab analysis, meeting internal quality assurance / control (QA / QC) standards.
• Developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), completing daily work permits and safe work plans, and maintaining all required records such as operating and maintenance logs, chemical inventories, and repairing part inventories.
• Gathering and analyzing data for monthly regulatory and operational reporting.
• Upholding EPCOR Health Safety & Environment (HS&E) policy, ethics and compliance standards while ensuring EPCOR’s plant operations and processes are in compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 safety and environment quality standards.
• Proactively anticipating and resolving potential process issues through the download and analysis of information from our SCADA system and lab data as well as completing data entry in LIMS and Microsoft applications ( Hach WIMS, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Troubleshooting day-to-day operational issues to develop effective solutions and responding to customer inquiries and emergencies such as service interruptions and leaks with tact and professionalism.
• Handling meter installs, investigations, replacements and meter reading when required.
• Managing external contractors; participating in internal and external compliance audits.

What’s required to be successful

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is required.

2+ years of directly related experience in the water and / or wastewater field.

Must have a valid Alberta Class 5 Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Ability to meet the physical demands and activities inherent to the work performed, as well as to function effectively outside under a variety of weather conditions and through all seasons.

Ab ility to demonstrate a strong drive for results; can collaborate, work with a diverse team of operators.

The following would be considered an asset :

Health and safety are integral to EPCOR's work, and we strive to maintain a zero-injury organizational culture. As the successful candidate, you possess a high level of safety awareness and will be required to actively participate in safety and other job-related training. You also foster a respectful work environment where ideas are challenged, and people feel trusted and safe.

The ideal candidate for this position must demonstrate strong results, commitment to exceptional quality service, high analytical and decision-making skills, excellent work ethic, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team dynamic.

Other important facts about this job

Wage : is on a matrix scale recognizing certification levels and will be determined at the time of offer.

Hours of work : 8 hours a day; 40 hours weekly.

EPCOR Employees : Please ensure that you are using your “@epcor.com” email address.

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