Full-Time

Lead Water & Wastewater Operator

Muskoka

Groupe Helios

Groupe Helios

Water and wastewater operations

No salary listed

Muskoka Lakes, ON, Canada

In Person

Category
Engineering Management
Requirements
  • A minimum of 5+ years of progressive operational experience in both drinking water and wastewater systems.
  • Demonstrated experience operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining water and wastewater treatment facilities.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting requirements.
  • Experience with compliance monitoring, process control, laboratory interpretation, and operational reporting.
  • Strong mechanical and troubleshooting aptitude.
  • Valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence.
  • Valid Ontario Wastewater Operator Certification.
  • Valid Ontario Drinking Water Operator Certification (OIT, LSW, Level I, or higher); LSW and OIT licences are acceptable for the water systems currently operated under this role.
  • Entry-level candidates with no prior operating experience will not be considered for this position.
Responsibilities
  • Operate, monitor, and maintain private water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, and collection systems.
  • Ensure facilities remain compliant with all applicable MECP regulations and approvals.
  • Monitor treatment processes and make operational adjustments to optimize performance.
  • Conduct compliance sampling, testing, inspections, and process monitoring.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process issues.
  • Complete operational records and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Monitor and respond to SCADA alarms and notifications.
  • Participate in on-call coverage and emergency response activities.
  • Provide mentorship and technical support to junior operators.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience operating private communal water and wastewater systems.
  • SCADA and remote monitoring experience.
  • Experience supporting multiple sites and geographically dispersed facilities.
  • Leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience.

Groupe Helios is a Canadian operator of municipal and environmental infrastructure. It manages drinking-water and wastewater systems and provides related operational, maintenance, and technical services. Municipalities, public authorities, and industrial clients use its teams to keep essential water and environmental assets operating continuously. The model combines plant operators, laboratory work, maintenance, engineering, compliance, emergency coverage, and contract management. Roles include water and wastewater operators, technicians, mechanics, engineers, laboratory staff, project leaders, and administration.

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