Seasonal Wastewater Treatment Plant Labourer

Located on the historic, 386-kilometre Trent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. The city has been named one of 52 destinations to visit in 2025 by the New York Times.

The City has been shaped by its connection to the waterway, nature, and by the people who call it home. Peterborough is a community of doers and dreamers that are resourceful, passionate, creative and brimming with local pride.

Before it was ever known as Peterborough, this land was called Nogojiwanong – Ojibwe for “the place at the foot of the rapids.” Today, the city remains continuously in motion, guided by a deep sense of community and connection. The City is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, known collectively as the Williams Treaty First Nations.

Job Details

You will assist in a variety of labouring assignments including: equipment maintenance; building and grounds maintenance; and cleaning tasks at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pumping Stations and Centennial Fountain. You will perform minor carpentry and plumbing tasks and operate a variety of maintenance tools as well as trucks, loaders, portable generators, lawn maintenance equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• A Wastewater Collection Operator-in-Training (WWC OIT) license is an asset but not required.
• Valid Ontario Class "G driver's license, DZ license is preferred.
• At least two year's experience in labouring, carpentry or plumbing; experience using power tools and hand tools; and an understanding of all related work procedures.
• Training and experience in WHMIS, Health and Safety and/or Standard First Aid/CPR/AED certification are strong assets.
• Proven interest in the Environmental/Wastewater Treatment field would be a definite asset.

This is a temporary full-time position from June 2026 to November 2026.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must provide proof of education and a clear driver's abstract upon request.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including but not limited to climbing, standing, sitting, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Salary

$24.86/Hour

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to apply by email to recruiting@peterborough.ca no later than 11:59 p.m. on February 16, 2026 quoting competition number 26-T-12 on the file as well as the subject line. 

To ensure your application is considered, please follow these steps:

• Prepare one file only (PDF or Word) that includes both your résumé and cover letter.
• Name your file with your first and last name (i.e. JaneSmith- Comp#).
• Include the competition number in the file name, and the e-mail subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the City of Peterborough. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.