Position Title: Waste Water Treatment Operator
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 42438
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the wastewater treatment facility. Reporting to the Environmental Supervisor, this role partners closely with production, maintenance, and environmental teams to ensure compliance, minimize operational disruptions, and support continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.
We are hiring for 2 temporary 6-month roles
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Role 1: 7am - 4:30pm shift 5 days per week including a rotation to cover weekends.
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Role 2: 6am - 4pm OR 4pm - 2am 5 days per week.
What you’ll be doing.
Operate and monitor the Wastewater Treatment Plant to ensure safe and efficient performance
Continuously monitor FactoryTalk systems, respond to alarms, and take corrective action as required
Communicate with hauling contractors to coordinate waste removal activities
Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to minimize plant disruptions
Maintain housekeeping standards in laboratory and work areas
Communicate emergency or urgent repair issues clearly and effectively
Actively participate in team discussions and contribute to operational decision-making
Follow GMPs, safety standards, and HACCP Best Operating Procedures
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to workplace safety and environmental compliance
Perform additional duties as assigned by the WWTP Lead Hand
What you’ll need to be successful.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED required)
Previous experience in wastewater treatment operations, process line operation, or laboratory analysis (considered an asset)
Proficiency with computers, including experience using Excel and FactoryTalk systems
Valid Class 1 Driver’s License
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively in a team environment
Strong attention to detail with a natural sense of urgency
Willingness and ability to work shift schedules as required to cover vacations and leaves
About the team.
This role is part of the Environmental and Plant Operations team and works closely with production, maintenance, and environmental professionals. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator plays a critical role in ensuring environmental compliance and supporting overall plant performance through collaboration, communication, and operational excellence.
About McCain.
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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we work and grow together:
The McCain experience.
At McCain, you’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement. We believe in developing our people, encouraging curiosity, and creating opportunities to grow while making a meaningful impact—together.
Compensation Package: - Starting at 24.40 CAD hourly + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Should this role hold a duration of 12 months or longer, you will be eligible for our full benefits suite. This includes the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details are available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
