Employment Opportunity – Water / Wastewater System Operator (ODRC)
Internal/External Job Posting –Bargaining Unit Position (NSGEU Local 161)
Reports to: Director of Public Works/Municipal Engineer
Salary Class: 5
Position Type: Full Time
The Municipality of the County of Richmond is currently accepting applications for the full-time permanent position of Water - Wastewater System Operator.
Responsibilities
The position of Water / Wastewater System Operator, under the guidance and direction of the Operator Direct Responsible Charge (ODRC), is responsible for operation and maintenance of, and co-ordination and supervision of repairs to, water and wastewater treatment plants, wastewater pumping stations, water storage tanks, well-fields and associated components for the designated area of service.
Qualifications
• Grade 12 High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver’s License
The preferred candidate will have:
• Certified Water Treatment System Operator – Level I
o Applicants with Operator in Training (OIT) Certification and/or relevant experience may be considered but will be required to obtain Level 1 Water Treatment Operator certification within 16 months of the date of hire
• Certified Water Distribution System Operator – Level 1
o Applicants with Operator in Training (OIT) Certification and/or relevant experience may be considered
• Certified Wastewater Treatment System Operator – Level I
o Applicants with Operator in Training (OIT) Certification and/or relevant experience may be considered but will be required to obtain Level 1 Wastewater Treatment Operator certification within 16 months of the date of hire
• Certified Wastewater Collection System Operator – Level I
o Applicants with Operator in Training (OIT) Certification and/or relevant experience may be considered
Terms and Conditions of Employment
The regular hours of work for this position are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Employees are required to be on standby and provide weekend coverage on a rotational basis. Employees may be required to work overtime based on operational requirements. The wage scale for this position is Level 5 with a current annual salary range of $53,329 to $66,662 ($29.30 to $36.63 per hour) plus benefits.
Interested internal candidates should forward their resume by 4:00 PM, March 12, 2026, to:
The Municipality of the County of Richmond
c/o Carla Martell
2357 Highway 206
Arichat, Nova Scotia
B0E 1A0
or via email to
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
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