Summer 2025: Summer Student - Water Treatment Operator

Highlights of the job

EPCOR currently has a fulltime, temporary Summer Student position as a Water Treatment Technician in training at the Britannia Mine Water Treatment Facility at our Britannia Beach site in British Columbia. This position is well suited to individuals who have excellent technical skills; a demonstrated ability to work co-operatively within a team and are safety focused in everything they do. The Summer Student will be gaining experience as a Water Treatment Operator for up to 4 months.

Info about Britannia Beach:

Britannia Beach is a small community in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District located approximately 55 kilometers north of Vancouver, British Columbia on the Sea-to-Sky Highway on Howe Sound and about 10 minutes south of Squamish. Once known for its booming mine Britannia Beach is now a charming village rich with art and history. At the center of the town is the Britannia Mine Museum, an award-winning National Historic Site, home to art galleries and a trading post where you’ll find a great selection of artwork and objects by leading contemporary Northwest Coast Native artists and the local favorite Galileo Coffee Company, a café and roastery located in the 1905 Matheson House which was once the home of the Britannia Mine manager and his family.

Discover more at: https://www.exploresquamish.com/explore/britannia-beach

Who we are

Clean water and reliable energy are at the heart of what we do. We proudly keep the lights on and the water flowing in over 100 communities across North America. With a rich 125-year history, EPCOR has ambitions to be one of North America’s premier providers of essential services, and we have the top employer and sustainability awards to prove it. If you’re looking for new opportunities, people who care, and work that matters apply today to find a career where you matter more. Check out epcor.com/careers to find out more.

With over 100 years of experience, EPCOR Water Canada works with industry, municipalities and communities to design, build, finance and operate water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution and collection systems. We serve more than 85 communities and industrial sites in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan, making sure that the water exceeds public health, environmental and industrial requirements.

What you’d be responsible for

Accountable to the Lead Hand Operator in the Co-op Student role your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Ensuring the safe operation of plant equipment, setting, and monitoring chemical feed rates.

What’s required to be successful

+ Limited to 6 demerits or less at date of hire (prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file). + A Driver Abstract (5-year commercial type) will be required. + Drivers with a GDL class may be considered (limited to 3 demerits and pending driving behavior review referenced above). + Please note that due to the nature of this position you will be required to wear a ½ mask respirator for extended periods on a daily basis.

The successful candidates will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate strong initiative. Our best candidates will also possess developed analytical and troubleshooting skills, as well as the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team dynamic. For success in this role, the successful applicants' track record must demonstrate a strong results orientation and a commitment to service.

Health and safety are integral to EPCOR's work, and we strive to maintain a zero-injury organizational culture. As a successful candidate, you possess a high level of safety awareness and demonstrate safe work practices at all times. You will also be required to actively participate in safety and other job-related training

Other important facts about this job

Class: 4604 Term: 4 months (starting May 2025)

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Wage: starting at $27.79 per hour Location: Britannia Beach, BC

Application deadline: April 17, 2025 CurrentEPCOR Employees please ensure that you are using your “@epcor.com” email address.

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