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Operator, Water/Waste Water
@ Town of Newmarket
Newmarket, Ontario
Overview
Town of Newmarket is hiring a full-time Operator, Water/Waste Water to maintain water distribution, wastewater and storm water collection systems, sewage pump stations and storm water retention facilities. The work includes confined space entry, heavy equipment operation and after-hours response, and the role may serve as Operator-In-Charge at a worksite. Candidates need a Grade 12 diploma, MECP water certification and a Class G licence with DZ endorsement.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain water distribution and wastewater collection systems
- Maintain sewage pump stations and storm water retention facilities
- Act as Operator-In-Charge when appointed
- Respond to after-hours problems as required
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 diploma and prior infrastructure maintenance experience
- MECP Class 1 Water Distribution certification
- Class 1 Wastewater Collection certification within 12 months
- Confined space entry and first aid certification
- Class G driver's licence with DZ endorsement
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | MECP Class 1 Water Distribution, Class 1 Wastewater Collection, Confined Space Entry, Basic First Aid, CPR |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Town of Newmarket
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Making Newmarket even better
Full company description
The Town of Newmarket is located in York Region and is home to over 90,000 residents. Newmarket has consistently been named one of the Best Places to Live in Canada by MoneySense Magazine and has garnered an international reputation for being one of the country's most dynamic, diverse and desirable towns to live and work in. Newmarket is also widely considered a progressive place with a reputation for innovation, particularly in its environmental projects. Newmarket is located between the bustling City of Toronto and picturesque cottage country – allowing us to retain small town charm while providing big city amenities such as premium health care facilities (Southlake Regional Health Centre), upscale shopping and retail (Upper Canada Mall and unique shops around Town) and advanced transit networks (vivaNext rapid transit system).
- LinkedIn followers
- 11,751
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 648
- Reported office locations
- 395 Mulock Drive, STN Main, PO BOX 328, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4X7, CA
- 1275 Maple Hill Court, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 9E8, CA
- 800 Mulock Dr, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 9C1, CA
- 100 Eagle Street West, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 1J4, CA
- 460 Botsford Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1T1, CA
- Other recorded names
- Town of Newmarket
- Specialties
- Municipal Government
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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The Town of Newmarket is located in York Region and is home to over 90,000 residents. Newmarket has consistently been named one of the Best Places to Live in Canada by MoneySense Magazine and has garnered an international reputation for being one of the country's most dynamic, diverse and desirable towns to live and work in. Newmarket is also widely considered a progressive place with a reputation for innovation…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Newmarket, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1880 |
| Specialties | Municipal Government |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 22 |
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Job Description
Reporting through the Supervisor, Water/Wastewater, and under the direction of the Lead Hand, Water/Wastewater, the Operator – Water/Waste Water is responsible for performing infrastructure maintenance programs for water distribution system, waste water/storm water collection systems, sewage pump stations, and storm water retention facilities. Operators must be competent persons as per Provincial regulations. Operators will, as required, be appointed OIC Operator-In-Charge to oversee worksite.
Job Requirements
Minimum Grade 12 diploma required (to obtain MECP certificate) and demonstrated previous experience in the infrastructure maintenance field including operating and maintenance programs, associated materials and supplies, health and safety regulations.
Ministry of Environment Certification in Class 1 Water Distribution
Commitment to obtain Class I Waste Water Collection within 12 months from date in position in accordance with Provincial Regulations and continue to attend internal and external Director approved training sessions.
Confined Space Entry Certification, Basic First Aid and CPR Certification or attained within probationary time period.
Ability to work in confined spaces including chambers and trenches, pump stations wet wells, maintenance holes with depths between three and sixty feet, the associated characteristics of the same and unusual conditions.
Class “G” Driver’s License in good standing with "DZ” endorsement.
Good communication, collaboration, coordination, organizational, problem solving and record-keeping skills.
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, staff, suppliers, contractors, other departments/levels of government, and utilities.
Ability to operate all water/waste water specialized industrial/heavy equipment and ability to operate gas detector, front end loader and become familiar with operating combination sewer cleaner truck and other equipment used in Department.
Flexibility/availability to work schedule and unscheduled overtime and/or respond to “after hours” problems as required.
Ability to work in unfavourable conditions such as extreme heat/cold, snow, rain, mud, raw sewage and to obtain results in a given time.
Ability to adapt to changing technology.
Due to the nature of the contacts of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town is required.
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