Posted Aug 13, 2025Plant Trainee
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Business: Emcon Services Inc.
Email: HR@emconservices.ca
Address: 105-1121 McFarlane Way
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Administrative Labourer MaintenanceDescription
About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Plant Trainee to join our Nicola Lake Shore Water Utilities, Quilchena on the lake, Douglas Lake, Sagebrush Golf Course. This position involves hands-on operation and maintenance of water and sewer treatment systems to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards and monitoring systems on all the sites as mentioned above.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and operate sewer and water treatment plants at Nicola Lakeshore Estates
- Perform daily testing to meet Interior Health Authority (IHA) & Ministry of Environment (MOE) requirements, including chlorine, pH, and water flow monitoring at all the sites noted above.
- Operate water treatment plant functions ensuring arsenic removal and pH level adjustments meet design.
- Maintain accurate checklists, logs, and reports for regulatory submissions.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and recommend improvements on various sites.
- Maintain and repair grinder pumps, pressure control units, and control panels( as per training provided)
- Provide ongoing monitoring notes to IHA via office email.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Mandatory Qualifications:
- EOCP Certification – Small Water System/Small Wastewater System
- Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes
- Ability to perform daily operational and testing requirements independently
- Strong problem-solving and preventative maintenance skills
- Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Proficiency with data logging and reporting
Work Schedule & Compensation:
- 5 days per week from Wednesday to Sunday.
- Minimum of 40 hours per week; start/end times may vary based on operational needs
- Wage: $24.00 per hour
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit their resume and proof of EOCP certification to HR@emconservices.ca or apply on Indeed.