Job Posting: Student Technician for summer placement or co-op

The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is seeking a qualified postsecondary student to support the delivery of of its programs. This position requires excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

  • Position: Student Technician for summer placement or co-op.
  • Location: Walkerton, Ontario
  • Hours: 7.5 hour work day Monday to Friday Salary: $15.00 per hour

    Assignment duration: To begin in May 2016 ending September 2, 2016
    This position reports to the Manager, Research & Technology Institute and works under the technical guidance of the Lead/Scientist, Technicians and Trainers.
    Key Technical Duties:
    •    Conducting experiments and analyzing samples
    •    Operating and maintaining the pilot systems
    •    Maintaining and calibrating the monitoring equipment
    •    Collecting data from the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) 
    •    Assisting trainers and course participants in the preparation and delivery of hands-on training
    •    Setting up the pilot systems and the laboratory to support training and pilot testing
    •    Perform additional duties as assigned by the Manager
    Conditions for the Successful applicant
    1.    An official letter from the college/university certifying enrolment in a minimum 2nd year of a full time college or university undergraduate program in either sciences or technology, preferably in civil, environmental or chemical engineering programs.  This position is available as a summer position for a student returning to studies in the fall, or as a co-op placement where applicable.
    2.    Prior to performing any duties at the Centre, the student will have been instructed in the Centre’s Health and Safety procedures and must complete WHMIS training. The student will provide his (her) own safety boots. The position requires abilities to work independently and as a team member. 

    If you are interested in the above position, please apply to HRcontact@wcwc.ca or fax 226-436-2045. Include a covering letter, resume and transcript.  Only those being considered for this position will be contacted. Deadline for submissions is 4:00 p.m. (EST) May 3, 2016.
    Under the Human Rights Code, WCWC will provide accommodation in the recruitment and selection process if requested.