JOB POSTING - EXTERNAL
Position: Utility Operator Date of Posting: 2026-06-26
Department: Operations Closing Date: 2026-07-10
Reports to: Operations Management Employment Type: Union – CUPE 105
Job Type: Permanent Full-time Hourly Rate $ 39.86
Schedule: 8 hours per day between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, with a ½ hour unpaid
meal break.
The City of Prince Rupert respectfully acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional and
unceded territories of the Ts’msyen and Sm’algyax-speaking peoples. We offer gratitude to the
people who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.
Why work for the City of Prince Rupert?
The City delivers the essential services that keeps our community moving and supporting
residents, local businesses, and industry every single day. Working here means more than just
doing a job; it’s about serving the community you call home, building meaningful relationships, and
seeing the real impact of your work firsthand. We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful,
inclusive, and supportive workplace where diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and local
knowledge are not only welcomed, but truly valued. We encourage applications from individuals
who share our commitment to public service and who want to help build a community where
everyone feels they belong.
Let your skills and talent grow alongside us as we reshape our city’s future!
Who you are
You are a safety-minded and technically skilled individual who takes pride in supporting essential
municipal services. You bring strong knowledge of water and wastewater systems and are
comfortable operating, monitoring, and maintaining treatment facilities, pump stations, and related
infrastructure.
You understand the importance of regulatory compliance and are committed to maintaining high
standards for safe drinking water and effective wastewater treatment. Detail-oriented and reliable,
you perform inspections, sampling, and preventive maintenance with accuracy and care.
You exercise sound judgment, work well both independently and as part of a team, and adapt to the
demands of a dynamic operational environment. You are confident handling a variety of
responsibilities, from system monitoring to equipment maintenance, while contributing to the safe,
efficient delivery of services the community depends on.
What you’ll do
- Operate and monitor water and wastewater treatment systems, including a small
wastewater treatment plant, lift stations, and related infrastructure
- Conduct sampling, testing, and reporting to ensure regulatory compliance
- Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on pumps, disinfection systems,
control systems, and associated equipment
- Monitor and respond to system alarms, including SCADA systems
