Water Treatment Technician

About The Opportunity Our client is seeking a Water Treatment Technician to support the safe and reliable operation of a municipal/industrial water treatment facility in Ontario. This role is responsible for monitoring treatment processes, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring high-quality drinking/process water for the community and customers. This is a stable, long-term opportunity with strong training support and advancement potential for operators pursuing higher certification levels. What You’ll Do Operate and monitor water treatment and distribution systems Perform routine testing, sampling, and laboratory analysis (chlorine residuals, turbidity, pH, etc.) Adjust chemical feed systems and treatment processes to maintain water quality Conduct daily plant inspections, readings, and operational logs Respond to alarms and troubleshoot pumps, valves, filters, and instrumentation Complete preventative maintenance and minor mechanical work Participate in after-hours on-call rotation and emergency response Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory reporting Ensure compliance with Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act and MECP regulations Coordinate with maintenance, laboratory, and operations staff Required Qualifications Knowledge of water treatment processes (coagulation, filtration, disinfection, distribution) Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability Ability to interpret SCADA data and operating trends Valid Ontario Driver’s License (G) Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call as required Preferred Qualifications Additional certification in Water Distribution or Wastewater Treatment Experience in municipal water plants, utilities, or industrial treatment facilities SCADA/HMI monitoring experience Pump maintenance or mechanical background (millwright/maintenance exposure is an asset) Confined space and WHMIS training Stable, recession-resistant industry

Operate and monitor municipal and industrial water treatment systems to ensure high-quality water and regulatory compliance. Perform routine testing, chemical adjustments, and preventative maintenance on plant equipment.

Requires knowledge of water treatment processes, basic mechanical aptitude, and a valid Ontario Driver's License. Ability to work rotating shifts and on-call rotations is essential.

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• Water Treatment Processes
• Laboratory Analysis
• Chemical Feed Systems
• SCADA
• Preventative Maintenance
• Regulatory Reporting
• Troubleshooting
• Water Distribution
• Sampling
• Mechanical Aptitude

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Government & Public Sector
• Engineering

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 20, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level