Technicien des procedes - City of Ottawa, Ottawa

About this opportunity

The City of Ottawa is hiring for the Technicien des procédés position within the Infrastructure and Water Services Department. This posting includes one permanent full-time position and one temporary full-time position lasting up to two years. The role involves managing facility processes, ensuring environmental compliance, and protecting public health across wastewater treatment systems.

Key duties

The incumbent is responsible for the surveillance, adjustment, and control of the complete process and 24-hour operation of assigned areas within a multi-component wastewater treatment facility. Responsibilities include:

• Operating and maintaining assigned wastewater subsystems including liquid train, solid train, or wastewater collection system
• Ensuring efficient and economic operations that comply with federal, provincial, and municipal laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards
• Coordinating responses to process and equipment alarms and other emergencies
• Providing technical and operational assistance while preparing reports, records, and maintaining data

Qualifications

Candidates must meet specific educational, certification, knowledge, and skill requirements to qualify for this role:

• 3-year community college diploma in engineering technology, preferably specializing in environmental studies, wastewater treatment, or biochemical technology
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process control and operations
• Obligation to obtain the Ontario MOE Class IV Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate within the timeline set by the employer
• Obligation to obtain the Ontario MOE Class III Wastewater Collection Operator Certificate within the timeline set by the employer
• Knowledge of wastewater collection or treatment technology, automated monitoring and data entry systems (SCADA), and spreadsheets for data analysis
• Knowledge of basic wastewater sampling and analysis techniques, City policies, environmental mandates, and relevant legislation including the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and health and safety laws
• Aptitude to work with minimal supervision, communicate effectively, produce technical reports, solve process and technical problems, and comply with the City of Ottawa Respiratory Protection Policy
• Ability to work rotating shifts including day and night, use required personal protective equipment, and meet all physical demands of the position
• Spoken and written proficiency in English

The team

The Water and Wastewater Treatment Facility Services manages the operation and maintenance of Ottawa's large wastewater treatment plant and community collection systems. The Wastewater Collection Branch oversees infrastructure, community facilities, and the Sewer Use Control Program. The City of Ottawa promotes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from equity-seeking groups and offering workplace accommodations upon request.