The Town of Creston, a diversified and stable community of approximately 5,300 residents, located in the beautiful Creston Valley, offers an affordable lifestyle and year round recreational opportunities, including golf courses, ski resorts, hot springs, camping, hunting, fishing, hiking and more.

The Town of Creston is accepting applications for a Wastewater Treatment Plant – Operator III for the Creston Wastewater Treatment Plant.  Job description and wage for this position will be as per the current Collective Agreement between CUPE Local 2092, and the Town of Creston. It is intended that employment will commence as soon as possible.

Our new Level IV Wastewater Treatment Plant was completed in 2014, was designed to meet the challenges of a growing community and a major industrial wastewater contributor (Columbia Brewery). The WWTP includes a Modified Ludzack-Ettinger (MLE) process and was designed to optimize treatment capacity, performance efficiency and operating flexibility, while minimizing energy consumption; addressing the Town and Brewery requirements for the next 25 years.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Utilities Supervisor, and/or the Public Works Superintendent, the successful candidate will perform work primarily related to wastewater and water management systems and facilities. We are looking for an experienced and energetic person to assist in the ongoing operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Town-owned wells and reservoirs. The successful candidate will have considerable supervisory experience with junior level operators and able to lead by example. This position requires teamwork and commitment to provide the highest level of service to our utility customers.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 education, including maths and sciences.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator – Level III, with the ability to obtain Level IV within 12 months of employment.
Water Distribution Operator – Level I
Chlorine Handler Certificate
Valid British Columbia Driver’s Licence – Class III with Air Endorsement (or obtained within 12 months of employment).
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience
Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of water distribution networks.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to deal courteously, tactfully and diplomatically with contractors,
external agencies, other staff and the general public.
Thorough working knowledge and experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Demonstrated exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft applications, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and apply significant initiative and confidence.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a team member at all levels of the organization.
Ability to handle multiple projects, diverse workloads, priorities and be a self-starter.

This is a permanent full-time Union position with a starting wage of $32.78 per hour (March 1, 2015), plus benefits as per the current collective agreement. Candidates will be required to work 40 hours per week, which may include shift and weekend work as required. Candidates with appropriate experience, who have not obtained all the desired minimum qualifications, may be considered for employment at a lesser rate of pay, while obtaining the required certification.