Water Distribution Operator
| Details | Position |
|---|---|
| Position: | Water Distribution Operator |
| Competition number: | 2026-56 |
| Location: | Public Works |
| Employment Status: | Permanent Full-Time |
| Reporting to: | Water Distribution Foreperson |
| Union affiliation: | Non-Union |
| Wage range: | $34.81 –$43.52/hr ($72,404.80 - $ 90,521.60/Annually) |
| Hours of work | 40/Week |
| Vacancy Reason: | Existing Vacancy |
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Employer paid comprehensive health, and dental benefits plan effective immediately
- OMERS defined benefit pension plan effective immediately
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan available
- Paid Sick Leave
POSITION SUMMARY
Works with a team to provide all customers with the delivery of safe potable water and the effective collection of wastewater in the municipal systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of secondary school education.
- Demonstrated experience working with water treatment, water distribution or wastewater collection operations and applicable legislation. Plumbing or construction experience is an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Ability to demonstrate the required competencies for this position in alignment with Oxford County’s competency framework.
- Training and knowledge of safety equipment and practices, including WHMIS, confined space entry, health and safety, and traffic control.
- Valid Ontario Driver's license required. DZ driver’s license considered an asset.
- MOE certification at the operator-in-training (OIT) Level in water distribution, water treatment and wastewater collection or ability to achieve certification within 6 months of date of hire.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
MORE INFORMATION:
- For detailed information regarding this position download the Job Profile.
POSTING DATE: Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, by 4pm
TO APPLY:
Interested persons may submit their cover letter & resumes for posted positions in a Word or PDF format by email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca. Please note that we only accept electronic resumes in response to a posted competition. Please include the position title and competition number in the subject line of your email.Please note: we do not keep resumes on file.
Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.
Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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