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About the Role

This senior-level operational position is designed for an experienced professional with strong technical expertise in both drinking water and wastewater treatment systems. The role involves overseeing operations, troubleshooting, compliance, maintenance, and optimization activities across a variety of private water and wastewater facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior operational oversight for water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, and collection systems across Southwestern Ontario operations
• Support and guide less experienced operators through technical direction, mentorship, site checks, and operational follow-up
• Monitor treatment processes and make operational adjustments to optimize performance
• Travel to sites across the region as required to inspect facilities, verify operating conditions, troubleshoot issues, and support field staff
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process issues
• Complete operational records and regulatory reporting requirements
• Monitor and respond to SCADA alarms and notifications
• Participate in on-call coverage and emergency response activities
• Provide mentorship and technical support to junior operators
• Provide operational support to other Aquatech operating areas when required and where practical based on geography and business needs

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive operational experience in both drinking water and wastewater systems, with senior-level experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting requirements
• Experience with compliance monitoring, process control, laboratory interpretation, and operational reporting
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting aptitude
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently across a large geographic region while maintaining communication with operations leadership and site staff
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence
• Entry-level candidates with no prior operating experience will not be considered for this position.

Skills

• SCADA and remote monitoring experience
• Leadership, mentoring, supervisory, or lead operator experience

Location

• Southwestern Ontario

Work Type

• Permanent
• Full-time
• Day Shift

Experience Level

• Senior-level
• 5+ years

Education Level

• Valid Ontario Wastewater Operator Certification
• Valid Ontario Drinking Water Operator Certification (OIT, LSW, Level I, or higher)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing training and certification support
• Advancement opportunities within a growing organization

About the Company

• Aquatech Canadian Water Services is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, compliance, and asset management services for water and wastewater infrastructure across Ontario.
• We specialize in the operation and management of municipal and private water and wastewater systems, ensuring reliable service, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship for the communities and clients we support.
• Meaningful work protecting public health and the environment