Operator-in-Training, Operations Department

Operator-in-Training, Operations Department

Situated on the beautiful Ottawa River, Pembroke is a vibrant city of 16,200 that is renowned as the heart of the Ottawa Valley. Pembroke is the key commercial sector of the area with a mix of small and large businesses, a vibrant downtown core and a quality of life that combines culture, sport and nature.

We are currently recruiting for an Operator-in-Training, for water and swear, collection and distribution at the operations department. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week including weekends and holidays with occasional overtime.

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection, the Operator-in-Training will operate a municipal drinking water distribution system and a wastewater collection system including incidental buildings, tools and equipment.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain conveyance systems including related buildings and equipment, in accordance with all relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures
• Take standby as necessary
• Operate single and tandem axle dump truck
• Properly operate small equipment and other tools relevant to the section
• Observe all health and safety regulations

• A minimum of Grade 12 education
• Grade 12 mathematics is an asset
• MOE Operator-In-Training in Wastewater Collection (WWC) and/or Operator-In-Training in Water Distribution (WD) certificate or the ability to achieve certification within 90 days of hire
• Possess and maintain a DZ Ontario driver’s license or willing to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Up to one year of related experience with water and sewer installation, maintenance and repair
• Experience or trainability in mechanics and electricity
• Willing to progress through continuing education and formal training
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Responsible, detail-oriented and the ability to work with minimal supervision

What we offer:

• Extended health care, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability and accidental death insurance
• 15 days of vacation, increasing with years of service plus 2 wellness days
• OMERS defined pension including 100% employer matching
• Professional development and skill-based training opportunities
• Employee and family assistance plan

Closing: December 14, 2025 at 12:00pm

The City of Pembroke is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No inquiries, please.

We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information submitted will be used for the sole purpose of this competition. It is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, RSO 2001, and will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for employment purposes.