Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator

About the position

Work environment
The incumbent is frequently required to adapt to changing priorities, multiple demands, imposed deadlines and interruptions when
responding to emergency and/or routine daily problems, situations caused by weather or offender disturbances. The position necessitates working in an isolated area of a federal correctional facility. There is exposure to inclement weather when performing inspections; exposure to unpleasant sights and noxious odours from chemicals and by-products of the sewage treatment plant. There is a requirement to wear cumbersome and/or restrictive personal protective equipment to perform daily work activities. The work involves frequent daily exposure to confined/restricted spaces, dirt, noise, temperature extremes, vibration and humidity. Daily use of hand and power tools, motorized cutting equipment and machinery on a daily basis and must therefore follow appropriate health and safety precautions.

Intent of the process
The intent of the process is to staff one position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Agassiz, BC.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes. This will include communication of results and invitations to interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email) and frequently check their inbox and JUNK/SPAM folders. It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice (English or French).

Important messages
Candidates will be required to provide thorough responses to all of the essential qualification questions. Indicating "refer to resume" is not a sufficient response. Failure to provide this information in the requested fields may result in your application being rejected.

The use of ChatGPT or any other natural language processing chatbot driven by generative Artificial Intelligence (Al) technology is strictly prohibited.Work for the Correctional Service of Canada and enjoy competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, a secure pension, and generous leave - all designed to support your future while making a difference today.

Operational Requirements

Willingness to occasionally work on evenings, week-ends, and/or holidays - overtime, call back, standby.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Possession of a valid Wastewater Treatment Operator Level II ( or higher) certification as recognized by the British Columbia
Ministry of the Environment OR equivalent certification from another province in Canada.

EXPERIENCE
Experience operating and maintaining a Wastewater Treatment Facility
Experience in assessing and troubleshooting a variety of problems with complex mechanical, electrical, control and monitoring systems.
Experience in the ongoing maintenance and repair of equipment and related controls.

Applied / assessed at a later date

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain and repair plant equipment and ancillary institution support equipment.
Ability to use and provide instruction on the use of relevant tools.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Attention to detail
Initiative
Team Player
Dependability

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

EDUCATION
Successful completion of any work related continuing education courses related to treatment plant operations.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Possession of a valid fall protection certification.
Possession of a valid confined space certification.

EXPERIENCE
Experience working in a correctional, industrial or institutional environment.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
To support employment equity objectives, diversity and inclusion and/or to meet business objectives, selection may be limited to a member of an equity seeking group.

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Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

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How to apply

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Information you must provide

• Your résumé
• Contact information for 2 references

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Hiring organization contact

Name: Sahil Kumar, Human Resources Advisor
Email address: [email protected]

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