Job requirements Waste Treatment Plant Operator in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Find out what you typically need to work as a waste treatment plant operator in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. These requirements are applicable to all Water and waste treatment plant operators (NOC 92101).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • College or industry training courses in chemistry, pollution control or related subjects are usually required.
  • Certification in water treatment and distribution (level according to the classification of the plant) is required for water treatment plant operators.
  • Drinking water certification is required in Quebec and Ontario for operators whose work involves water treatment and distribution.
  • Certification in wastewater collection and wastewater treatment (level according to the classification of the plant) is required for wastewater treatment plant operators.
  • Solid waste, landfill or compost facility operator certification may be required for operators in waste treatment plants.
  • Certification in workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS), transportation of dangerous goods (TDG), and courses in safety practices may be required.
  • On-the-job training is provided.
  • Previous experience as a worker in the water treatment or wastewater field may be required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

British Columbia

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Job title Environmental Operator
Regulated
Job title Wastewater Practitioner
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Find out where this occupation is regulated in Canada

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