Employment - Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Full-Time

Weekdays

Description

 JOB SCOPE: Under the direction of the Supervisor of Wastewater Operations, performs a variety of skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance and repair of all facilities, equipment, and operating systems.

 BARGAINING UNIT:      CUPE Local 759 (Outside Workers)

 SALARY:                            $28.64 / hour   

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS        (Must include copies of the items listed below)

  • Environmental Engineering Technology diploma. Educational equivalents may be considered.
  • Certification in NSECC Wastewater Treatment up to Level III with the ability to obtain Level III once combination of education and experience is acquired. Certification in NSECC Wastewater Collection Level II or the ability to obtain it within three years in the position.
  • Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s license.
  • A combination of three years’ of directly related work experience in water/wastewater accompanied by relevant education may be considered.
  • A medical assessment including physical, vision, and hearing tests.  Medical assessment must show the capacity of performing tasks of the classification (This is not required at time of application but will be required prior to hiring).
  • Criminal Records Check verification is required as a condition of employment. Vulnerable sector check may also be required for those working with vulnerable populations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Emergency First Aid/CPR A/AED
  • WHMIS/GHS 2015 Training
  • Nova Scotia Confined Space Entrant Attendant Training

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Friday, August 22nd, 2025, 4:00 P.M.

Applications quoting Competition Reference #25.51-E should be submitted via any one of the following:

In-person or drop-box:

Human Resources Department, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, 320 Esplanade, Suite 303, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P7B9

Fax: 902-563-5582 or E-mail: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca 

Although we thank all applicants for their submissions, we will respond only to those we wish to interview.

How To Apply

Cape Breton Regional Municipality will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applications quoting Competition Reference #25.51-E should be submitted via any one of the following:

In-person or drop-box:

Human Resources Department, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, 320 Esplanade, Suite 303, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P7B9

Fax: 902-563-5582 or E-mail: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca 

Although we thank all applicants for their submissions, we will respond only to those we wish to interview.

Email Address: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.

Location Information
Community
Sydney
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
NOC Code
—
Experience Required
Yes
Available Openings
1
Pay Type
Hourly
Pay Period
To be Determined
Remuneration Per Pay Period
$28.00/hour
Estimated Weekly Hours
—
Start Date
—
End Date
—
Language
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Posted on
July 31st 2025
Expires
August 22nd 2025