Are you passionate about environmental stewardship and operational excellence? Join our team as a Sewer Treatment and Collections Operator, where your work will directly contribute to protecting public health and our protecting our natural surroundings.
About Us
Sechelt is a charming seaside community of approximately ten thousand people, and we are grateful to live, work and play on the traditional and unceded territory of the shíshálh Nation. Known for our beautiful beaches, hiking, biking trails and outdoor recreation, Sechelt embodies the laid-back spirit of the west coast lifestyle. Just a scenic 40-minute ferry ride away from the Lower Mainland, Sechelt offers the perfect blend of quaint small-town feel with easy accessibility to the draws of the city.
In 2015, the District of Sechelt commissioned one of the most innovative and advanced LEED certified wastewater treatment plants in Canada – our Water Resource Centre. This is a state of the art, tertiary level, membrane filtration, wastewater treatment plant rated as a Class IV facility.
Our team at the Water Resource Centre is known for its collaborative spirit and commitment to developing our operators in the field of wastewater treatment. Employees consistently cite our supportive work environment and opportunities for growth as key reasons they love working here. We’re committed to supporting professional development through ongoing training and assistance in achieving higher levels of certification. As operators achieve higher certification levels, they are automatically advanced to the corresponding wage grid—empowering career growth without needing to wait for internal vacancies. This approach ensures your skills and dedication are recognized and rewarded in real time.
Nature of the Position
This hands-on position operates, monitors and maintains complex systems within the wastewater treatment plant and sanitary sewer collections system while supporting regulatory compliance and ensuring efficient plant performance. With a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance, and teamwork, this role offers a dynamic, supportive and rewarding work environment.
Required Competencies
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
BC EOCP certification in Wastewater Treatment Level II or III (or the ability to obtain certification within the probationary period). Inter-provincial equivalent certifications will also be considered.
Three (3) or more years’ experience operating and maintaining a wastewater treatment facility
Ability to work shift schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays as required, and to report to the Water Resource Centre within 30 minutes in the event of a call out
Valid BC class five driver’s license (or interprovincial equivalent) with clean drivers abstract
Working experience in the mechanical and electrical work related to sewer treatment installations
Ability to accurately record measurements into a database, analyze results, and provide recommendations
A professional, responsive, and positive work attitude and ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with others
Ability to lift, carry, push and pull heavy loads and perform other physically demanding work
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and demonstrate sound judgement and decision making
Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully one-on-one or in a group environment
Basic computer aptitude and proficient with the the Microsoft 365 suite of software
Working Conditions
This is a regular, full-time unionized role within the BCGEU. The hourly wage for the position will vary based on the EOCP Wastewater Treatment certification held:
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
$34.52 - $38.36
$37.41 - $41.58
$40.59 - $45.09
$42.36 - $47.07
As operators achieve higher certification levels, they are automatically advanced to the corresponding wage grid—empowering career growth without needing to wait for internal vacancies.
The above wages are supplemented by attractive extended benefits and pension package, and three weeks’ vacation to start. If you are currently employed in public service, we will match your current vacation entitlement! A relocation package is available to the successful candidate, if required.
The hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, but flexibility to work overtime for evening or weekend call outs is required. The District supports employment equity in accordance with the Human Rights Code of BC.
Applications
Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at www.sechelt.ca/careers. Please be sure to include your resume and cover letter, directed to the attention of Julia Wood, HR Advisor.
This competition will close at 4:30pm on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
The District supports employment equity in accordance with the Human Rights Code of B.C.
