Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Co-op Student - Temporary

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Co‑op Student - Temporary Full‑Time - (1838)

Close Date:
January 30, 2026

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier‑free recruitment for everybody everyday. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization‑wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big‑city amenities with small‑town ambience.

This is Kamloops!

Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

The City of Kamloops is inviting motivated students who are currently completing, or have recently completed (2025/2026), a Water and Wastewater Technology program at a recognized institution to gain hands‑on experience with our Utility and Environmental Services Division. This exciting opportunity offers a four‑ to eight‑month work term, running approximately from May to October 2026, where you’ll help support essential services that keep our community thriving.

Dive into hands‑on experience that keeps your community flowing. As a temporary, full‑time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Co‑op Student, you’ll support daily plant operations, monitor treatment processes, collect and analyze samples, and assist with equipment inspection and maintenance. You’ll work alongside experienced operators, learn regulatory and safety practices, and gain practical skills in process control, data recording, and environmental stewardship.

If this sounds like an opportunity that excites you, apply today!

• Must be currently enrolled in a Wastewater Treatment Plant Technology program from a recognized institution or recently graduated in the 2025/2026 class.

• Visually inspects facility and all equipment daily to ensure proper functioning and facility optimization.
• Assists with facility shutdowns, start‑ups, and process changes, and maintains and controls an inventory of components, parts, and chemicals relating to the wastewater treatment and disposal operations.
• Assists maintenance staff when required, performs routine maintenance and preventative maintenance as assigned, ensures plant and vehicle cleanliness and assists with proper lockout procedures.
• Participates in all in‑house safety programs and safety training records, and ensures that safe work practices and occupational health and safety guidelines are adhered to.
• Performs related duties as required.

Please note that this position falls under the attached Co‑op Student Employment Letter of Understanding.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. This position will receive 4% in lieu of all benefits, vacation, stat holidays, and health time. This is a CUPE Local 900 position.

As per the LOU, the rate of pay will be:
Term 1: $28.862 (+ 4% in lieu of benefits). Should you be completing more than one term with the City of Kamloops, please refer to the Co‑op Employment Letter of Understanding.

All terms of the Co‑op Employment Letter of Understanding apply.

Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

$26.862

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by email at  or in person at 6‑510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.

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