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About the Role

The Wastewater Treatment Operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment systems, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards. This role will involve maintenance and inspection activities to guarantee the delivery of safe drinking water, effective sewage conveyance, and system readiness for fire protection. Additionally, the operator will support capital upgrades and gain exposure to Arcadis service lines and client businesses while developing technical skills.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain water/wastewater sites, perform manual fieldwork, monitor and maintain equipment, and make necessary operational adjustments.
Serve as a project resource, supporting successful project delivery individually or as part of a team, identifying information sources, and collecting relevant data.
Inspect and maintain equipment, manage hazardous waste, collect samples, assist with regulatory compliance, and analyze data for design solutions.
Prepare project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and reports to ensure compliance with standards.
Oversee subcontractors, lead Health & Safety programs, assume limited construction manager responsibilities, and act as a working supervisor or foreman.
Collaborate with Project Managers to align work with budgets and requirements.
Increase involvement with clients and potentially overseeing projects for Arcadis or clients.
Maintain and develop technical knowledge of Arcadis services, review legislation, assist with policy development, and comply with health and safety requirements.
Promote a safe work environment.
Develop skills in specialist areas, project management, relationship management, and commercial skills.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain Class 2 licenses for Wastewater Treatment.
Participate in rotational on-call duties and work overtime when necessary.
Possess intermediate customer service skills.
Have experience in water/wastewater operations and maintenance planning.
Be able to lift 50 pounds.
Hold a valid Driver’s License.
Be capable of obtaining a CMV Driver’s License.
Possess strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
Have intermediate knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
Proficiency with hand and power tools.
Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and GIS maps.
A high school diploma or equivalent.
4-5 years or more years of relevant experience with 8 years being preferred.
Class 1 or 2 License in Water Treatment, Wastewater Distribution/Supply, Wastewater Treatment.
A Class G driver's license and access to a vehicle.
Intermediate knowledge of Water/Wastewater Regulations, Acts, and Standards.
Relevant vocational qualifications like CTECH.
An environmental technologist certification.
Advanced research, data gathering, and analysis skills.
Advanced proficiency in desktop applications.

Skills

Wastewater Treatment Operation
Water Treatment Operation
System Maintenance
Regulatory Compliance
Hazardous Waste Management
Sample Collection
Data Analysis
Project Documentation
Subcontractor Oversight
Health & Safety Program Leadership
Construction Management
Budget Alignment
Client Relationship Management
Technical Knowledge Development
Legislation Review
Policy Development
Customer Service
Operations and Maintenance Planning
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Time Management Skills
Occupational Health and Safety
Hand and Power Tool Proficiency
Blueprint Reading
Drawing Reading
GIS Map Reading
Research Skills
Data Gathering Skills
Analysis Skills
Desktop Application Proficiency

Location

Ontario

Work Type

Full-time
On-call

Experience Level

4-5 years
8 years preferred

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent
Wastewater Treatment Level 2 certification
CTECH
Environmental technologist certification

Salary/Compensations

$64,800-97,200

About the Company

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
We believe everyone's contribution matters.
We are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Equal Opportunity

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions.
Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.