Posted Aug 13, 2025Plant Trainee

Full-time

Details

Business: Emcon Services Inc.
Email: HR@emconservices.ca
Address: 105-1121 McFarlane Way



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Administrative Labourer Maintenance

Description

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.

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