Town of Gibsons

Water and Wastewater Technician

DEPARTMENT: Infrastructure Services
REPORTS TO: Manager of Maintenance and Operations
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Bargaining Unit
WAGE RATE: $35.78* per hour (plus annual premium for eligible EOCP certificates)
POSTING DATE: May 3, 2023
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CLOSING DATE: May 17, 2023
POSTING: P#2022-09

The Town of Gibsons is looking for a Water and Wastewater Technician to join their team at the Wastewater Treatment Plant on a regular, full-time basis.

Located at the south end of the Sunshine Coast, just north of Vancouver, Gibsons is a picturesque community of just under five thousand people. Gibsons is an award-winning municipality that boasts a blend of water and land activities, spectacular views, beaches and parks, and a keen sense of community.

On the job, you’ll enjoy a supportive work culture, surrounded by people who are committed to delivering excellent service to the community of Gibsons. In your down time, Gibsons’ coastal climate, arts culture, outdoor recreation, and laid-back lifestyle will provide plentiful opportunities to recharge and engage in all that the beautiful Sunshine Coast has to offer.

This is an excellent opportunity to live and work in a unique and distinctive municipality well known for its leadership in natural asset management. There’s no better place to start your summer than on the beautiful Sunshine Coast!

This bargaining unit position requires an individual with strong technical skills and valid certificates from the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) in Water Distribution Level 1, Wastewater Collection Level 1 and Wastewater Treatment Level 2.

The Water and Wastewater Technician supports the Town in maintaining regulatory compliance by incorporating industry best practices to efficiently operate the Town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, Lift Stations and Water Distribution System. The Water and Wastewater Technician plays an integral role in the effective collection and treatment of municipal wastewater and in ensuring the continuous and safe supply of potable water to the Town.

This position requires an individual who is available to work weekends as well as participate in a rotating standby schedule during non-business hours.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Grade Twelve or equivalent.
• Valid current BC EOCP certificate in Water Distribution Level 1, Wastewater Collection Level 1 and Wastewater Treatment Level 2.
• Satisfactory Wastewater Treatment Plant laboratory training and experience.
• Satisfactory SCADA training and experience.
• Valid Confined Space Entry Certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Basic mechanical and electrical training and experience.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Air Endorsement Certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Valid Occupational First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification.

SUMMARY OF KEY COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to act in a reasonable and rational manner under stressful and emergency conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in written form.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely using recognized lock-out and confined space entry procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and courteously with the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team to achieve improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare reports of a technical nature and to initiate, develop and maintain a wide variety of reports, records and statistical data using Microsoft Excel.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence.
• This position requires an individual who is available to work weekends as well as participate in a rotating standby schedule during non-business hours.