Location Information

We are seeking Water/Wastewater Operators for several locations across Ontario, including:

Brantford Burlington Cambridge Chatham Hamilton Kitchener London Milton Petrolia South London Waterdown Waterloo

Candidates must either reside in or be willing to relocate to one or more of the listed locations. Please specify your preferred location(s) in your application.

Overview Of Company

Clearford is a new kind of water management company, delivering integrated water infrastructure solutions with sector-leading efficiency and reliability. Our diverse team of licensed engineers and operators provides a complete range of water and wastewater services. From conceptual design, regulatory approval, fabrication & installation, to operations and regulatory compliance, Clearford offers everything required for any water infrastructure challenge and takes responsibility for regulatory compliance at every stage.

MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN CANADA

Scope of Position

As a member of the Operations team, the Water/Wastewater Operator contributes to the successful operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment, Water Distribution systems and Supply sub-systems, as well as Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection systems operated by Clearford across Ontario.

Reporting to the Hub Supervisor, the Operator will perform essential services to the public and ensure that all applicable legislation, regulations, approvals, orders, and guidelines are adhered to. The Operator will complete sampling and will document and optimize plant performance. They will perform functions and responsibilities in a team environment with support from the Hub Supervisor, Compliance Team, and other support services.

Major Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of duties to be performed)

Perform all operational tasks and maintenance (preventative and corrective) duties for assigned facilities, (including; daily rounds, system monitoring, housekeeping, regulatory sampling and deliveries to lab).
Communicate using strong oral and written communication skills, to clearly describe operational items to members of the public, clients, government agencies, equipment supplies, and contractors/tradespeople, as well as internal staff.
Drive long distances, including during inclement weather.
Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations, approvals, orders, and guidelines.
Adjust, inspect and evaluate process performance and equipment, in order to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in accordance with established procedures.
Operate, monitor, and repair surface Water Treatment Plants, Well-Based Distribution and Supply Systems, Pumping Stations, Reservoirs including: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), various digital and analog instrumentation and control systems, numerous monitoring, reporting and communication systems, pressure tanks, filtration systems, continuous online analyzers, and related appurtenances, valves, hydrants etc.
Operate, monitor, and repair wastewater treatment plants with varying degrees of complexity, including Moving Bed Biological Reactors (MBBRs), Membrane Biological Reactors (MBRs), Rotating Biological Contactors (RBCs), Waterloo Bio-Filters (WBSs) Sequencing Batch Reactors (SBRs), Ultra-Filtration Membrane Filtration (UFMF), and Reverse Osmosis (RO) treatment systems, Lagoons, Septic Systems, using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems along with less sophisticated control systems, and Landfill Leachate and Sewage Pumping Stations, and manholes, etc.
Work independently to troubleshoot numerous types of equipment malfunctions, make necessary repairs using Operations and Maintenance manuals, and seek input from peers by telephone or through the computer using: Teams, Skype, Zoom etc.
Collect regulatory water and wastewater samples bacteriological, chemical, and effluent) using necessary Chain of Custodies, proper packaging and transportation to various laboratories.
Conduct in-house laboratory work utilizing handheld monitors (colorimeters, spectrophotometers).
Carry out process changes required to optimize treatment performance.
Comply with the on-call rotation schedule including evenings, weekends and statutory holidays and is able to respond to alarms at various sites.
Interpret Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Process and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs), reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and assists with asset data collection from sites to upload into a Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Participate in the commissioning of new treatment plants, including process optimization, instrumentation and control as well as SCADA.
Maintain logs and records pertaining to system performance and conditions, in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
Assist in maintaining a safe work environment by using appropriate PPE and completing all required Health and Safety training.
Promote a positive working environment, and puts forward a professional approach with the clients, establish and maintain relationships between Clearford and the client.

Required Knowledge, Experience, & Competencies

Minimum Level 1 Certificate/Licenses for:
Water Treatment or Limited Surface Water
Wastewater Treatment
Water Distribution and Supply, and Wastewater Collection certifications
Higher level of Operator’s licensing, qualifications and/or experience considered a strong asset
Post-Secondary Education in the Environmental, Chemical/Biological, or Engineering Training and certification in Confined Space Entry (CSE), Working at Heights, First Aid, Lock-Out Tag-Out, WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods are considered strong assets.
Good understanding of the latest technologies in the Water and Wastewater industry considered a strong asset.
Basic knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations (for example, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Drinking Water Standards, Drinking Water Protection Regulations, Safe Drinking Water Act, Spills Act, etc.) considered a strong asset.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft software packages including Access, Project and Teams, as well as web-based data entry systems for payroll and expenses considered a strong asset.
Possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and is familiar with various types of tools.
Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills and a willingness to develop and grow these on the job.
Proactively, or by management request, maintains current training and pursues advanced certification.
A valid Ontario Class (full) G2 driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract.
Access to a vehicle during working hours required.
When applicable, a valid Ontario Class (full) G driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract is required to drive a company vehicle.
6 Years of class G driving experience considered an asset.

Hours of work and Travel Expectations

The Operator will be required to work outside of regular business hours to facilitate the Operation and Maintenance of the area.
The Operator will be required to work on-call shifts on a rotation basis.
There will be frequent travel throughout the area and periodic travel to other areas in Ontario.

What We Offer

The hourly rate for the Operator starts from $25.00, with overtime after 44 hours (calculated weekly) at 1.5x the regular hourly rate, and 2.0x the regular hourly rate for working Statutory Holidays.
Weekly on-call rate when scheduled in the rotation.
Vehicle allowance and fuel reimbursements – for those who use their personal vehicle for business purposes.
Group benefits including Health, Dental, Life Insurance and Vision coverage from date of hire.
RRSP contribution of 3% matched by employer after three months of employment.
We offer unique growth opportunities for personal and professional development within the Clearford’s various divisions including Engineering, Optimization, Compliance, Account Management (Sales), and Fabrication of UV Pure Disinfection Equipment for Water and Wastewater.

How To Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes to careers@clearford.com. Please include your preferred location in the subject line when submitting your application.

Clearford is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation throughout this process

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