Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator

Municipal Operations | Environmental Protection
1 Vacancy | CUPE 504
Competition # 26-P-45

Located on the historic, 386-kilometreTrent-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

The Environmental Protection Division oversees the operation and maintenance of a Class 4, 68 ML/D Wastewater Treatment Plant, 10 Pumping Stations, 1 Emergency Bypass Station and the Centennial Fountain. The shift operator in charge will monitor and control the plant processes, including interpreting and responding appropriately to alarms and messages generated by the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.

The successful candidate will work permanent rotating shifts as an Operator in Charge of plant operations. You will also perform grounds maintenance and cleaning tasks at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Centennial Fountain and Sewage Pumping Stations; perform preventative and emergency maintenance work on specialized equipment; plant security and be responsible for the plants biological processes.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess Operator-in-Training (OIT) certification in Wastewater Treatment (WWT) and Wastewater Collection (WWC), with preference given to candidates who already hold Level 3 or 4 Treatment certification. Candidates with OIT certification must be able to obtain Level 1 certification within one year and demonstrate the ability to progress to Level 4 Treatment certification within a reasonable timeframe.

Must have good organizational and time management skills; must be able to adapt to changing situations and the ability to work without supervision. Must be capable of performing the physical demands association with the position. Candidates must have a valid Class G driver’s license. This position will involve permanent rotating shifts and the possibility of on-call coverage.

Salary

This job class will be compensated in accordance with the 2026 CUPE L504 Schedule A rates as follows:
WWTP Operator in Training - $30.11
WWTP Operator 1 – $34.11
WWTP Operator 2 – $35.33
WWTP Operator 3 – $36.59
WWTP Operator 4 – $38.84

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to apply by email to recruiting@peterborough.ca no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 30, 2026. 

 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 (e.g., JaneSmith Comp#.pdf). 
• Include the competition number in the file name, and email subject line 

In accordance with the Collective Agreement, first consideration will be given to qualified internal candidates.

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

The City of Peterborough is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's goods, services and facilities. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People & Culture if you require accommodation.