Wastewater Collection/Treatment Plant Operator II

Position Details

• Position: Wastewater Collection/Treatment Plant Operator II
• Department: Public Works/Wastewater Collection and Treatment
• Reports to: Manager of Water and Wastewater Services and Wastewater Collection/Treatment Plant Head Operator
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Engagement Type: Permanent
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
• Work Location: 22 Trent Drive, Campbellford, ON, 134 Cedar Drive, Hastings, ON plus additional Wastewater and Water facilities located throughout the Municipality
• Hourly Rate: Starting at $33.16 per hour, increasing to $38.39 per hour after successful completion of the 6-month probation period
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-24 at 2:00 p.m.

The Municipality of Trent Hills invites applications for the position of Wastewater Collection/Treatment Plant Operator II. Trent Hills is a vibrant, diverse, and growing community of approximately 13,000 residents, located on the Trent Severn Waterway in Northumberland County. The municipality offers an inclusive, healthy, rural lifestyle with unique urban and rural communities.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Wastewater Collection/Treatment Plant Head Operator, the Operator II performs a variety of mechanical operations, capital projects, repairs, maintenance, inspections, metering, and replacement activities within Class I, II, and III Wastewater Treatment Plants, lift/pumping stations, and storage facilities. The Operator II assists with all functions and ongoing maintenance of the Class II Wastewater Collection Systems including repairs and replacements of sewers, appurtenances, manholes, and service materials. The role also provides assistance in other areas of Public Works operations.

Knowledge of

• Wastewater treatment and collection systems, construction materials and methods
• Ontario Water Resources Act, Environmental Protection Act and related standards
• Wastewater Treatment and Collection Operations, regulations, legislation and related standards
• General mechanical and technical knowledge of pumps, chemical feed systems, Supervisory Control Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and controls
• Pressure controls, air release and regulating valves; collection systems; lift station and auxiliary power and pumping components
• Workplace health and safety standards and practices including working in confined spaces

Skills

• Ability to work outdoors in noisy, dusty, dirty environments, confined spaces, and variable weather conditions
• Ability to work varied shifts, overtime, and weekend work, including entering confined spaces
• Ability to use general and special equipment associated with wastewater systems operation, maintenance, and repair
• Ability to evaluate operation and performance of related systems and assist management in planning and directing division functions
• Ability to assist with treatment and collection system task assignments
• Ability to work safely independently and with others
• Accurate record keeping skills
• Ability to operate related computer hardware, software, systems, and controls such as SCADA
• Effective communication and courtesy when dealing with contractors, agencies, utilities, and the public

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 Diploma
• Desirable college diploma or university degree in Environmental Studies
• One to three years of experience in a public sector works environment
• Minimum Class II Wastewater Treatment license and Class II Wastewater Collection license required

Additional Information

The position is unionized under CUPE Local 3051 Outside Collective Agreement. Additional wages are provided for on-call duty and for holding relevant water treatment and distribution licenses. The Municipality offers a competitive benefits package and enrollment in the OMERS pension plan. Applications will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Application Process

Please send resumes marked “Wastewater Collection/Treatment Plant Operator II Competition – Confidential” to:

• Kari Petherick, Coordinator of Human Resources
• Municipality of Trent Hills, P.O. Box 1030, 66 Front Street South, Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0
• Telephone: (705) 653-1900 ext. 225
• Email: kari.petherick@trenthills.ca

Accessibility

The Municipality of Trent Hills is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Applicants are encouraged to advise if accommodation is required at any stage.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.