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Water/Wastewater Systems Operator

@ Utilities Kingston

Kingston, Ontario

Full-time
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Overview

Utilities Kingston is hiring a permanent full-time Water/Wastewater Systems Operator in Kingston, Ontario, to operate and maintain water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The role includes acting as Operator in Charge, emergency repairs, inspections and regulatory documentation. The posting states a unionized position paying $31.16 to $43.79 per hour, with a criminal record check required.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate and maintain water distribution and wastewater collection systems
  • Act as Operator in Charge per Ontario Regulation 128/04
  • Conduct emergency repairs after accidents and weather events
  • Develop and implement traffic control plans
  • Complete regulatory and DWQMS documentation

Requirements summary:

  • Experience in water distribution or sanitary and storm utility work, or OIT certification
  • Class DZ driver's licence
  • Intermediate knowledge of water regulations and DWQMS
  • Advanced ArcGIS proficiency
  • Criminal record check satisfactory to employer

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Employer posting date
2026-10-25
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOutdoors, Plant or factory, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsOperator in Training (OIT), Ontario Regulation 128/04 Operator in Charge
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record

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Job description

Job Number:J1026-0373

Job Title:Water/Wastewater Systems Operator

Department:Water Wastewater System Operations

Is this position unionized? Yes

Job Type:Permanent Full Time

Vacancy Type: Replacement

City, Province: Kingston, Ontario

Job Category: Operations

Open Positions: 1

Posting Date: October 16, 2026

Closing Date: November 8, 2026

Salary:$31.16 - $43.79/Hour

Primary Duties

The Water/Wastewater Systems Operator will operate and maintain the water distribution and wastewater collection systems in compliance with all applicable regulations, guidelines and standard industry practices. They will carry out maintenance and inspection activities on these systems to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to customers, the proper collection and conveyance of sewage to treatment facilities and the system’s readiness for fire protection.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as an Operator in Charge (OIC) as required and consistent with Ontario Regulation 128/04.

2. Ensure equipment is properly monitored and maintained and make operational adjustments as required.

3. Identify any environmental hazards after weather events through outfall and shoreline surveys.

4. Complete all operational and maintenance activities consistent with applicable laws, regulations, rules, standards and company policies and procedures.

5. Ensure third parties have correctly installed and meet regulatory guidelines of piping, valves and meter installation.

6. Complete all required documentation consistent with legislative, regulatory, DWQMS requirements and company policies.

7. Develop, implement and document traffic control plans to support maintenance activities consistent with OTM Book 7 requirements.

8. Evaluate damage and conduct emergency repair of water/wastewater systems due to accidents, malfunctions and weather-related events.

9. Review new and amended legislation and assist with the development and implementation of changes to internal policies and procedures to maintain compliance.

10. Comply with all health and safety requirements, maintain a safe work environment, report hazards and promote a culture of safety in the workplace.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency navigating ARC GIS

• Intermediate knowledge of various Water/Wastewater Regulations, Acts and Standards Work Protection Code and the Drinking Water QMS

• Intermediate proficiency with locator equipment (CCTV & sonar, water service/main correlator)

• Ability to operate various heavy equipment including 0-8 ton crane, backhoe, excavator, tandem dump truck, forklift etc.

• Intermediate proficiency with various hand and power tools

• Intermediate ability to read blueprints, drawings and GIS maps

• Intermediate customer service skills

• Intermediate knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements as it relates to individual, organizational and operational requirements

• Basic MS365 skills

Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Required

• Experience in water distribution, sanitary collection and storm system utility construction and maintenance planning or Operator in Training (OIT) certification

• Class DZ drivers’ licence

Special Working Conditions/Conditions of Employment

• Criminal record check satisfactory to Utilities Kingston.

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