About this role
Title: Class 3 WWT OperatorCompetition Number: 2026 - 06Salary Range: $42.41/ hour as outlined in the GMWC - CUPE Local 5217 Collective AgreementJob Type: Permanent Full TimeClosing Date: November 20, 2026Organizational ContextTransAqua is responsible for the environmental stewardship of wastewater treatment services, planning, and regulatory compliance for the communities of Dieppe, Moncton, and Riverview. TransAqua is responsible for biosolids management services located in the communities of Moncton and Five Rivers. The organization is committed to delivering reliable, cost-efficient, and environmentally responsible wastewater services that support regional planning, economic development, and quality of life.
Overall Purpose of the RoleReporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Class 3 WWT Operator is responsible for the operational performance of the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF), Collection System and remote lift stations. This person is also responsible for ensuring work is carried out safely, properly, efficiently, effectively, economically and in accordance with all pertinent legislation, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures. This position, as does all team members carries with it a responsibility to nurture, promote and champion TransAqua's safety program.
Employees at this classification also have a greater responsibility for supervision, contingency planning and emergency preparedness activities, program planning and development, planning and delivery of more complex projects, detailed reporting and oral presentation of conclusions, and developing a knowledge base of emerging technologies. All employees are required to maintain a positive impact on the rest of the work team and this is considered a requirement of every position.
- Key AccountabilitiesOperate unit operations and processes of the Wastewater Treatment Facility, Collection System and remote lift stations in coordination with operators.
- Plans, organizes and coordinates work activities related to wastewater collection, transmission and treatment in support of operational goals and objectives.
- Understand and be capable of preparing monthly reports of operations and maintains adequate records as required.
- Lead the development, review and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures and Material Safety Data Sheets with personnel.
- Review and maintain all Emergency Response SOP's.Assist in the development of operations and maintenance manuals.
- Responsible for process trending analysis and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Responsible for calibrating and maintaining process instrumentation.
- Instruct and guide staff in the delivery of services with input and support from the Operations Manager.
- Participates in contingency planning and emergency preparedness activities.
- Assists the Operations Manager in directing emergency response operations in accordance with plans and established procedure to ensure the GMWC systems are fully functional.
- Assists the Operations Manager in the development and delivery of training courses.Respond/inform/coordinate actions required to address improper operations identified during daily checks or alarms generated by the SCADA.Assist the Operations Manager with quotes and the purchase of process equipment, materials, fuel, chemicals, etc.Assist in the preparation of the emergency contact sheet for staff, area municipalities and septage haulers.
- Assist the Operations Manager to oversee work by local contractors hired to carry out work for GMWC.
- Review and confirm the accuracy of the contractor timesheets, material quantities and submit to the Operations Manager.
- Provide direction or supervision when working at the wastewater treatment facility or collector system when the work requires more than one person, including other operators and/or maintenance personnel.
- Maintain open communications with the Operations Manager regarding wastewater treatment processes and collector system operations, make recommendations fo