Town of La Ronge – Utilities Operator

TOWN OF LA RONGE Utilities Operator

The Town of La Ronge is a scenic lake side community offering a full range of services and amenities located

in the heart of Northern Saskatchewan with a population of approximately 3,000. This community offers

progressive growth amidst the natural beauty of the area’s surrounding Lac La Ronge Provincial Park and is

an outdoor recreation paradise where year-round activities such as fishing, hiking and skiing are unlimited.

Visitors travel from around the globe to experience the outdoor adventures that this region offers and La

Ronge is the hub of that region. The Town of La Ronge is a progressive organization, offering a challenging

and dynamic work environment where diversity, open communication, frequent exchange of ideas and

teamwork across all departments assists us in providing exceptional customer service. The Town has a strong,

inclusive, family-oriented, and progressive team, to meet the needs of a growing community.

The Town is seeking an enthusiastic individual to perform the duties of a permanent, full-time, utilities

operator within the public works department. Reporting to the Utilities Lead Hand, this position will be

responsible for the troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing the Town water distribution, wastewater

treatment and wastewater collection systems, as well as recording, collecting, sampling and testing all

activities associated with water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment. As a condition of

employment, the individual is expected to work year-round in a variety of weather conditions, and willing to

work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications for the position include: grade 12 education or equivalent, and physically aptitude and able to

lift up to 50 pounds. A valid Saskatchewan class 5 driver’s license is required with airbrake endorsement.

Preference may be given to candidates with Class 1 or 2 certification in water distribution, wastewater

collection and wastewater treatment.

Please note that the Town of La Ronge practices global reference checks, and the successful candidate must

submit to a criminal record check. The Town of La Ronge offers a comprehensive benefit package, including

pension and the position may be eligible for relocation assistance. The 2025 approved hourly wage range for

this position is $26.27 to $37.54 and is dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Interested candidates shall forward their cover letter, resume, and three (3) work related references, include

one from your most recent employer. Applicants may apply via https://www.laronge.ca/p/careers. This

position will remain open until filled.

Questions may be directed to:

Allyson Richards, HR & Corporate Services Coordinator

Phone – (306) 425-3804 Email – hr@laronge.ca

The Town of La Ronge is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, diverse, barrier-free recruitment. Please note only those candidates selected to be interviewed will be

contacted. A complete job description is available upon request.