Waste Water Treatment Operator

​ Position Title: Waste Water Treatment Operator Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time ​ Requisition ID: 44050 ​ 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 ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the wastewater treatment facility. Reporting to the Environmental Supervisor, this role works cross-functionally with production, maintenance, and environmental teams to maintain compliance, minimize operational disruptions, and drive continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance. This position is a 6-month opportunities: Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM, 5 days per week What you’ll be doing. Operate and monitor the wastewater treatment plant to ensure safe and efficient performance Monitor FactoryTalk systems continuously, respond to alarms, and take corrective actions as needed Coordinate with hauling contractors for waste removal activities Partner with production and maintenance teams to minimize plant disruptions Maintain housekeeping standards in laboratory and operational areas Communicate emergency or urgent repair needs clearly and effectively Participate in team discussions and contribute to operational decision-making Follow GMPs, safety standards, and HACCP Best Operating Procedures Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on 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) Experience in wastewater treatment operations, process line operations, or laboratory analysis (considered an asset) Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft 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 within a team Strong attention to detail with a sense of urgency Flexibility to work various shift schedules, including coverage for vacations and leaves About the team. This role is part of the Environmental and Plant Operations team and collaborates closely with production, maintenance, and environmental professionals. The team is focused on maintaining environmental compliance, optimizing plant performance, and fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the facility. About McCain. Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters. Leadership principles. At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. The McCain experience. We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together. Compensation Package: - Starting at 27.41 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 with applicable law 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. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Manufacturing Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol Company: McCain Foods (Canada)

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the facility, including monitoring systems and responding to alarms. They coordinate with contractors, maintain laboratory standards, and collaborate with production and maintenance teams to ensure environmental compliance.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess strong communication and computer skills. Experience in wastewater treatment or laboratory analysis is considered an asset, along with a valid Class 1 Driver’s License.

• Health coverage • Medical • Dental • Vision • Prescription drug • Retirement savings benefits • Leave support • Vacation • Holidays • Company-supported volunteering time • Mental health resources

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Wastewater treatment
• FactoryTalk
• Laboratory analysis
• Process line operations
• Microsoft Excel
• Safety compliance
• Environmental compliance
• GMPs
• HACCP
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Waste Removal
• Rockwell FactoryTalk
• Frontline Decision-Making Autonomy
• Curiosity
• Resilience
• Valid Driver's License
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mental Health
• Housekeeping
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Creativity
• Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Environmentalism
• Environmental Compliance
• Leadership
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Innovation
• Medical Prescription
• Wastewater
• Operations
• Safety Standards
• Sewage Treatments
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented

• Manufacturing
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Wastewater Treatment Operator
• Water Treatment Specialist / Waste Water Operator
• Incinerator and Water Treatment Plant Operators
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week