W&WW Operator

Flexible learning and development opportunities

Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.

A wide-ranging compensation structure focused on pay for certification, on-call pay, call-back pay, over-time and Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) pay.

Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 30 years.

Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology.

A defined benefit pension plan; comprehensive health plan; life and disability insurance.

Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents.

The Operator Career Path Program provides learning, continuing education, career development and certification advancement opportunities. As you develop and obtain higher level licenses, you will progress through the Operator Career Path with increased operational responsibilities as well as training and mentoring opportunities. When you successfully obtain a higher certification/license, you will be eligible for additional base or premium pay in accordance with the schedule below.

OCWA offers internal career progression for Operators through the Operator Career Path to encourage them to pursue higher‑level licences. The salary ranges below will be applied based on the certification you hold at the time of hire and will be progressed internally upon obtaining higher‑level certification/license:

$24.88 to $26.41 per hour (OIT)

$27.92 to $31.06 per hour (Level 1 Operator)

$29.49 to $32.83 per hour (Level 2 Operator)

$30.67 to $38.04 per hour (Level 3 or 4 Operator)

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer and we offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code . Refer to the application instructions if you require a disability-related accommodation.

The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. As the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Canada, we manage over 800 facilities from small well systems and lagoons to large water and wastewater treatment plants. Consider this opportunity if you are a motivated, team oriented individual seeking a career in the water and wastewater industry.

We thank you for your interest, and we will only contact you if we choose you for further screening or an interview.