Posted On
August 01, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Ends On
August 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Water Wastewater Facilities Operator II
JOB POSTING ID: 25E-47
With a population of approximately 53,000, North Bay is a beautiful, vibrant and diverse community nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake. Conveniently located just three and a half hours from major Ontario centres such as Toronto and Ottawa, North Bay is a progressive community well positioned for growth.
Join our team and create your future with the City of North Bay. Discover the Gateway to the North, where easy living is embraced.
Applications are invited for the position of Water Wastewater Facilities Operator II within the City of North Bay’s Water Wastewater Division. Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, Water & Wastewater, Operator II is responsible for the operation of the water or wastewater plant, as the case may be, in order to ensure that residents have safe and clean water (or properly treated wastewater) in accordance with federal, provincial and municipal legislation, policies and standards.
Qualifications:
- Minimum post-secondary diploma (ex: Environmental Technician) or equivalent
- Must possess and post a minimum:
- Class II Water Treatment Certificate,
- Class I Water Distribution Certificate,
- Class II Wastewater Treatment Certificate
- Class I Wastewater Collection Certificate
- Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and leadership
- Must have worked a minimum of five (5) years as a Certified Water or Wastewater Treatment Operator
- Excellent mechanical skills
- Must have sufficient clerical ability to complete necessary reports
- Have working knowledge of Safety Regulations and Procedures
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Must possess a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license
- Must have a good attendance record and must be available for On-Call rotation and emergency work
- Computer skills including ability to operate SCADA and Hansen systems
Hours of Work: 0730hrs to 1600hrs - Monday to Friday (Must be available for On-Call rotation and emergency work)
Duration: Permanent Full-Time
Environment: Unionized
Hourly Rate: $35.87 per hour, plus $0.50/hour for each additional certificate above the minimum qualification level
We offer a comprehensive benefit package including an Employee Assistance Program, Health and Dental Benefits and Life, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance. The City of North Bay is an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) employer. For more information on a defined pension plan benefit please visit https://www.omers.com/
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and covering letter in one document, saved in PDF format via email to: staffing@northbay.ca no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025. Please identify the Posting ID (25E-47) in the subject line.
While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that all offers of employment are conditional upon proof of education, proof of Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license and satisfactory driver’s abstract at the candidates’ cost, proof of MOE certificates, and a satisfactory criminal record check at the candidates’ cost, to be arranged by the City of North Bay Human Resources Department only.
Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City’s Accessibility Policy. We encourage applicants to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.
An Equal Opportunity Employer