Permanent Full Time Position Available
- Annual Salary at $55,396 - $79,876 depending upon experience, training and education
- 8-hour workday (Monday through Friday) – Overtime will be required
Workplace – Musters from The Youngstown Service Centre
The Special Areas Board is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Water Services Technician to support the provision of high-quality water services. This role involves water treatment, distribution, testing, and reporting, as well as infrastructure maintenance, troubleshooting, and compliance with safety standards. The successful candidate thrives in a busy, dynamic, and varied work environment and is comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously. Able to work independently while supporting team objectives, the successful candidate enjoys solving problems while delivering excellent service to ratepayers throughout the Special Areas.
Description: Responsibilities include:
- Water Operations: Support the effective provision of water-related services, including water treatment, distribution, testing, reporting, and regulatory approval applications.
- Infrastructure Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of water and sewer lines; operating equipment for water line repairs and landscaping restoration.
- Data Collection & Analysis: Collect and analyze GPS data to support map production and infrastructure planning.
- Site & Equipment Operations: Assist with water hauling, site maintenance, and operation of industry tools and machinery.
- System Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Monitor and troubleshoot data related to SCADA system reporting to ensure operational efficiency.
- Safety & Compliance: Lead by example in workplace safety, conducting safety meetings and enforcing compliance with the Special Areas Safety Program and policies.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
- Alberta Environment Class I Certificate of Qualification in water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, and wastewater collection is desirable; applicants without this certification will be considered.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience related to water treatment, plumbing, or irrigation systems.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally using courtesy, tact, and discretion when addressing requests, complaints, and clarifications.
- Proven judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze, interpret, and modify methods and procedures as needed.
- Physical capability to perform job duties, including heavy lifting.
- Intermediate computer skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Important Considerations for Applicants
- This is a designated safety sensitive position and mandatory pre-employment drug testing will be conducted
- Valid Class 5 AB Driver’s License is required.
Please include a contact email address resume
For more information please contact:
- Wyatt Girletz – Technical Services Supervisor – 403-857-9421
COMPETITION NO: 30139
CLOSING DATE: April 17, 2025
Please send a resume quoting competition number to:
Human Resource Services - Special Areas Board
Box 820. Hanna, AB T0J 1P0
Email: SpecialAreasHR@specialareas.ab.ca
We thank all applicants; however, only those invited for an interview will be personally contacted
