Job title: Remote Operator I or II
Job Type: Full-time
Status: Urgent
Location: Newmarket,ON
Pay: $35.3-$38.37 an hour(RO I)
$39.13-$42.52 an hour (RO II)
Work Location: In person
ABOUT THE EMPLOYER
York Region is a regional municipality located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) of Ontario, Canada. It consists of nine municipalities: Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, and Whitchurch-Stouffville. York Region is known for its diverse communities, economic growth, and high quality of life. It is home to a thriving business community, including companies in industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and more. The region offers various amenities, including parks, recreational facilities, cultural attractions, and excellent transportation infrastructure, making it an attractive place to live, work, and do business.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Remote Operator at York region,some of your roles involves monitoring of the water and wastewater systems and the analization of events .You can earn $35.30-$38.37 per hour as a Remote Operator I(RO I) and $39.13-$42.52 per hour as a Remote Operator II(RO I). Your attitude and work ethic will determine your income.
BENEFITS
Gain more experience in the role and provide a pathway to obtain temporary or permanent full-time opportunities.
Defined benefit pension programs – With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility requirements will apply.
Vacation pay- As per ESA, employees are eligible for vacation pay at a rate of 4%, calculated on all paid hours and increases to 6% at 5 years of service.
Wellness – Eligible for pay in lieu of benefits at a rate of 10%, calculated on all paid hours. Other benefits include access to the 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and our many corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
You will have the benefit of acquiring concurrent operational time in all four disciplines for MECP certification and licensing advancements.
York Region supports a robust operational training portfolio that exceeds the minimum requirements set forth by ministry regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
You are responsible for providing 24/7 remote operations and support to York Region’s Water and Wastewater systems, including the remote operation and analysis of events; implements system operational strategies.
Monitor performance of systems and react appropriately, ensures storage and quality parameters meet Regional Water Systems requirements and are at adequate levels and quality.
Monitoring of sewage pumping stations, odour control facilities and asset reliability; implementation of alarm management strategies; providing remote Operator in Charge (OIC) functions and support as required and where applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS
Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Environmental Technology or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Remote Operator I: Successful completion of Operator-in-Training certification in Water Treatment, Distribution and Supply and Wastewater Treatment and Collections; must successfully pass examinations for Class I Wastewater Collection License and Class I Water Distribution and Supply Certification within probationary period or first 6 months.
Minimum one (1) year experience in Water/Wastewater or related industry, including experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems.
Remote Operator II: Successful completion of Operator-in-Training certification in Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment; minimum class 1 Certification in Water Distribution and Supply and Class 1 for Wastewater Collections.
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in Water/Wastewater or related industry, including experience on Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems.
Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence free of serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act.
Ability to work independently on rotating 12-hour shifts, including week-end work.
Knowledge of Water/Wastewater operational systems, hydraulics, water reservoirs storage and supply and wastewater conveyance.
Familiarity with Statistical Process Control techniques in using PCS/SCADA to manage and operate water and wastewater operations and quality management systems.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, OH&S Act, Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act, Reg. 170/03 and 128-04, 129-04.
SHIFT AND SCHEDULE
12 hours shift,Weekend as needed, Rotational shift and on call
