Utilities Operator
- Kelowna, BC, V1P 1P3, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Working hours
- 40 hours/week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Utility Operator I–III
Work Where You Play. Grow Your Career in One of the Best Places on Earth.
Nestled in the heart of the Okanagan, just 45 minutes from Kelowna, Big White Ski Resort is a vibrant four-season mountain community. Enjoy world-class skiing, snowboarding, biking, hiking, and mountain recreation - plus the lakes, wineries, and culture of nearby Kelowna. Join a growing team maintaining a safe, sustainable, and high-quality utility system serving one of BC’s most unique resort communities.
The Opportunity
Big White Utilities is seeking motivated Utility Operators (Levels I–III) to join our team. Depending on experience and certification, operators will assist in or lead the operation, maintenance, and repair of the resort’s water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater treatment and collection systems, and propane gas utility. Operators work under the direction of the Vice President of Utility Operations, contributing to the reliable delivery of essential services while maintaining compliance with all EOCP and Provincial regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Depending on Operator Level (I–III):
- Perform daily inspections, monitoring, sampling, and process adjustments for water and wastewater systems.
- Operate and maintain treatment processes, pumps, UV reactors, filters, and chlorination systems.
- Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on valves, hydrants, mains, and collection infrastructure.
- Operate SCADA and computerized monitoring systems.
- Maintain detailed operational logs and reporting in compliance with regulations.
- Respond to callouts and emergencies as part of the standby rotation.
- Mentor junior operators (Levels II–III).
- Assist with or lead repairs, safety inspections, and project work.
- Participate in seasonal system preparation (hydrant winterization, flushing, basin inspection, etc.).
Qualifications
Operator I
- EOCP Level I (Water Treatment/Distribution and/or Wastewater Treatment/Collection)
- 1–2 years related experience; mechanical aptitude and field experience an asset
- $34.70/hour
Operator II
- EOCP Level II (Water Treatment/Distribution and/or Wastewater Treatment/Collection)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in utility operations
- Strong understanding of process control and SCADA systems
- $38.21/hour
Operator III
- EOCP Level III in Water Treatment/Distribution and/or Wastewater Treatment/Collection
- 5+ years of experience operating Class II treatment facilities
- Proven leadership and mentoring abilities
- $42.38/hour
All applicants must hold a valid BC Driver’s License, be physically fit, and able to work in all mountain weather and terrain conditions. Ability to operate snowmobiles, heavy equipment and trucks (training provided)
Why Work at Big White Utilities
- Competitive wages & comprehensive benefits (extended health & dental)
- Full support for EOCP certification and professional development
- Ski and Biking pass privileges
- Access to staff housing (subject to availability)
- Training Opportunities to advance in a growing, innovative utility
- Retirement Pension Plan
- Tool Allowance
Position Details
- Position Type: Regular, Full-Time
- Schedule: 40 hours/week (varies by season)
- Flexible availability including weekends and stat holidays
- Location: Big White Ski Resort, BC
- Closing Date: Open until filled
Apply Today: Send your resume and cover letter in confidence to Growland@bigwhite.com
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate, monitor, maintain, and repair the resort’s water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and collection, and propane utility systems. Maintain regulatory compliance and operational records, respond to emergencies, and support seasonal preparation, safety inspections, projects, and mentoring as appropriate to the operator level.
Requirements
Requirements vary by level and include EOCP Level I, II, or III certification in relevant water or wastewater disciplines, with experience ranging from 1–2 years to 5+ years operating Class II treatment facilities. Applicants must have a valid BC driver’s license, physical fitness for mountain conditions, and the ability to work in varied weather and terrain; Operator II and III roles also require process-control and SCADA knowledge or leadership and mentoring ability.
Skills
- Water Treatment
- Water Distribution
- Wastewater Treatment
- Wastewater Collection
- Process Monitoring
- Process Control
- SCADA
- Preventive Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Sampling
- Operational Reporting
- Emergency Response
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Heavy Equipment Operation
Benefits
- Extended Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- EOCP Certification Support
- Professional Development
- Ski Pass Privileges
- Biking Pass Privileges
- Staff Housing
- Training Opportunities
- Retirement Pension Plan
- Tool Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact email
Growland@bigwhite.com
Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Trades
- Engineering
- Energy
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- EOCP Certification
- Water Treatment
- Water Distribution
- Wastewater Treatment
- Wastewater Collection
- Propane Gas Utility
- Class II Treatment Facilities
- SCADA
- Process Control
- Treatment Processes
- Pumps
- UV Reactors
- Filters
- Chlorination Systems
- Valves
- Hydrants
- Water Mains
- Collection Infrastructure
- Operational Logs
- Regulatory Compliance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Emergency Response
- Seasonal System Preparation
- Safety Inspections
- Heavy Equipment
- Snowmobiles
- BC Driver’s License