Technician


Our Mission: We safeguard drinking water for the people of Ontario as the leading centre for high quality training, applied research and technology demonstration.

Position:  Technician (Salary range $52,219 – 70,955.56)

Location: Walkerton Clean Water Centre, Walkerton, Ontario

The position reports to the Manager, WCWC Research & Technology Institute

Duties:

  • Operate and maintain technical equipment.
  • Conduct experiments, collect and analyze samples.
  • Keep up to date inventories and logbooks.
  • Assist trainers and deliver training.
  • Assist the Research Lead, Technology Demonstration Lead and Innovation Lead.
  • Prepare reports, laboratory procedures and training materials.
  • Represent the WCWC at trade shows and at meetings.
  • Perform other duties as requested by the Manager.

This position requires a strong willingness and ability to learn new technology as the technology demonstration facility is a state-of-the-art technology demonstration site which includes, but not limited to, a laboratory, conventional and advanced water treatment systems; monitoring and control instruments; a distribution system; and numerous kinds of operating devices. This position requires travel and flexible work hours. Proof of a valid driver’s licence – minimum class “G” or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario, will be required upon acceptance of an offer of employment.

Qualifications:

  • Appropriate diploma or degree. (An advanced degree is an asset)
  • Knowledge and experience in water treatment, monitoring and distribution.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to do training.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Ability to work independently and as a team member.


A letter of application and résumé should be sent to http://www.employeebank.ca/JobBank.asp

by May 23, 2012 at 3:00 PM (EST).

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


The Walkerton Clean Water Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.