Overall Responsible Operator – A.L. Dafoe Water Treatment Plant

Position Details

• Location: Greater Napanee
• Salary Rate: $87,776 - $93,725 annually
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: October 16, 2026
• Department: Growth & Infrastructure Services

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Environmental Services, the successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the A.L. Dafoe Water Purification Plant (Water Treatment). This is a permanent position within the IBEW union. The position will work 40 hours per week, participate in an on-call rotation and should expect after-hours/weekend reports, and is eligible for approved overtime.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, co-ordinating, monitoring and adjustments to treatment processes to ensure the delivery of a safe drinking water supply to the residents of Greater Napanee.
• Operate the A.L. Dafoe WTP and conduct regular checks of the Lake Ontario Raw Water Pumping Station, Raw Water Reservoir, Treated Water Storage Tank, Treated Water Tower and Booster Stations within the community.
• Review operational data and identify trends to optimize treatment and distribution processes.
• Provide status reports to the Deputy Director of Environmental Services on operations, maintenance, process adjustments, and capital requests.
• Provide overall operational oversight for the A.L. Dafoe Drinking Water System, including directing operators on complex decisions, responding to emergencies, and acting as Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) for alternate systems when required.
• Schedule and collect samples and perform laboratory analyses to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Complete work orders and preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Identify equipment deficiencies and provide budgetary recommendations.
• Coordinate contractors and in-plant activities with Deputy Director of Environmental Services.
• Maintain all required records and documentation related to water treatment processes.
• Follow MECP regulations and guidelines as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Ensure adequate chemical supply, spare parts, and inventory availability.
• Mentor and/or train junior staff as required.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation and perform weekend rounds at treatment facilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Water/Wastewater Operator in Ontario with classes or higher in: Water Treatment – Class III; Water Distribution – Class II; Wastewater Treatment – Class III; Wastewater Collection – Class II.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
• Degree or diploma in an Environmental Field.
• Class G Ontario driver's license.
• 5+ years of experience in Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment, and Wastewater Collection Operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Environmental Protection Act, Fisheries Act, Ontario Drinking Water Quality Management Standard, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Proven experience troubleshooting routine and complex process/operational issues.
• Detail oriented with the ability to understand and evaluate technical data and equipment specifications.

Application Process

Interested applicants should forward a resume and cover letter marked: Overall Responsible Operator – A.L. Dafoe WTP File #22-2026, no later than noon, October 16, 2026 to: hr@greaternapanee.com. Applications should be submitted as one document (PDF Preferred) with the file name Last Name, First Name – Competition number (Ex: Doe, Jane - #22-2026).

The Town of Greater Napanee is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be acknowledged. Personal information contained in your resume is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used strictly for employment assessment purposes.