The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a
Operator
Posting Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 @ 12:00 NOON
Starting Rate: $33.54 hourly
Salary Range: $33.54 - $36.18 hourly
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Classification: CUPE Outside Class 6
Status: Temporary Full-Time (up to 15 months)
This job posting is for an existing vacancy, and it is also being posted internally.
The District:
Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about
protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and
build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation
package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion. It’s what we do!
The Opportunity:
The Operator will receive day-to-day instruction and supervision from the Chief Operator, Water & Wastewater
Operations, or Overall Responsible Operator (ORO), and can act as the Operator in Charge (OIC) as defined
in provincial statutes, as required. The Operator assists the ORO in the safe and efficient operation and
maintenance of Muskoka’s water and wastewater subsystems
What you will do:
• Operates and maintains all assigned subsystems, as required.
- Assists ORO and Lead Operators in the general operation, maintenance and repair of systems and
facilities.
- Acts as “Operator in Charge” (OIC) as defined in provincial statues.
- Coordinates the activities of assigned personnel.
- Performs all chemical tests and/or collects samples in the prescribed manner in compliance with
Certificates of Approval, legislation, policy and procedures.
- Assists in the preparation of work schedules and documentation for the billing of third parties.
- Assists in the ordering of all necessary chemicals, equipment, parts, etc., as required.
- Enters daily logging of facility performance, maintenance, repairs and process changes following provincial
statutes.
- Responds to and resolves, when possible, customer inquiries and concerns, but refers more complex
matters to the ORO
- Conducts facility tours and participates in public education events, when required.
- Works safely and in compliance with relevant statutes and regulations and within the safe work procedures
and directives as established by the District.
- Undertakes standby duties, as required.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
What you will need:
• Minimum Grade 12 education, or equivalent
- Must hold, at minimum, Class 1 licenses/ certificates which would allow the Operator to be designated as
OIC under the Ministry regulations for the subsystem in which they are working
- Greater than twelve months operating experience, as defined in the Licensing Guidelines of the Ministry
- Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations (e.g., Occupational Health & Safety Act, Drinking
Water Standards, Drinking Water Protection Regulations, Safe Drinking Water Act, Spills Act, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and courteously with District staff and members of the
public and resolve situations through strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A sound knowledge of engineering, electrical and mechanical systems
- Proficiency with various computer systems (e.g. MSOffice Suite, familiarity with SCADA systems is an
asset).
- Hold a valid Ontario Driver’s license.
