This is the mandatory certificate renewal course (effective January 1, 2021) that must be completed every three years by drinking water operators holding Class I through IV, Water Quality Analyst and Limited System licences.
This course will provide an overview of key regulatory updates and a review of requirements supporting the improvement of non-compliances identified in MECP inspections. The role of Ontario’s operators in protecting public health will be highlighted, and participants will be introduced to the concept of Operator Ethics.
Discussion will include emerging contamination risks and environmental challenges that impact our drinking water supply. Participants will be able to identify water loss occurrences and learn methods to support the implementation of a conservation plan.
This course will also touch on techniques and best practices for establishing traffic plans and participating in construction occurring in the distribution system.
Target Audience
This course must be completed every three years by drinking water operators holding Class I through IV, Water Quality Analyst and Limited System licences. This course may also be of interest to supervisors, managers, regulatory personnel and consulting engineers.
Course Trainer:
Marc Ethier
Marc has over 38 years of experience working in the water and wastewater industry in Ontario with the Ministry of the Environment and the Ontario Clean Water Agency. He has held positions including plant operator, laboratory technician, municipal and industrial inspector with the Ministry of the Environment, Facility Superintendent, Operations Manager, Regional Manager, Vice President of Operations, and Director of Operational Services. Marc holds a Diploma of Technology in Environmental Engineering Technology from Conestoga College and is a Certified Engineering Technologist with OACETT. He also holds certificates in Operational Leadership and Strategic Leadership from Queen's School of Business. In 2000 Marc served as OCWA's Project Manager in the remediation of the Walkerton water system following the E.coli outbreak. As Director of Operational Services he was responsible for OCWA's Operational Training and Compliance Programs. He currently holds licenses in wastewater treatment and collection and has held licenses in water treatment and distribution & supply. He is currently working part time with OCWA and the Region of Waterloo to promote facility optimization and performance.