DEPARTMENT: Development Services
INTERNAL POSTING DATE: September 24, 2021
INTERNAL CLOSING DATE: October 7, 2021
EXTERNAL POSTING DATE: October 8, 2021
EXTERNAL CLOSING DATE: 4:30 pm, October 22 , 2021
HOURLY RATE: $32.04 (after probation)
COMPETITION NO.: 2021-55
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

The City of Dawson Creek invites applications from skilled, versatile and qualified EOCP Operators with Level I (or higher) certification in water and wastewater treatment to join the excellent team in the Water & Environmental Department for a full-time permanent position. Under the general supervision of the Utilities Manager, or designate, this position is a member of a highly skilled and diverse team performing a variety of duties supporting the City’s water and wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure systems.

The successful candidate will have the following:

·         Grade 12 diploma, preferably with chemistry and algebra;

·         Level I or higher Water Treatment Operator EOCP certification;

·         Level I or higher Wastewater Treatment Operator EOCP certification;

·         Chlorine Handler’s course certification;

·         Cross Connection control certification;

·         Valid BC driver’s license, or equivalent;

·         Minimum one year experience working with water or wastewater treatment, water distribution or wastewater collection systems.

Consideration may be given to candidates who possess EOCP Entry-Level Certification in the form of Operator-in-Training (OIT) certification status and who demonstrate progression toward attaining additional certification. The successful applicant must be safety-minded, be a real team player, have excellent interpersonal skills and be motivated to work in a highly collaborative, participative and energetic environment. The ability to maintain harmonious relationships with all members of the public and other staff members is required, and the successful applicant must also have the physical agility and ability to complete duties requiring physical effort. Being an environmentally-minded individual who cares about their community, the successful applicant has a proven track record of providing excellent service to the public and has a passion for the work that they do.

A complete job description is available upon request.

Candidates should submit a résumé by emailing a pdf or word document to resumes@dawsoncreek.ca, with the job posting name and number in the subject line, no later than 4:30 pm on the closing date referenced above. The City thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Dawson Creek is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities whenever reasonably possible during the selection and employment process. You must be legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada to be eligible for this position. By applying for this position, you are giving permission for the City to contact your previous employers and references.