Drinking Water Plant Operations amd Maintenance Instructor - KRG

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory 

located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested in 

joining the KRG to work in the capacity of:

DRINKING WATER PLANT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTOR

(PERMANENT, ON ROTATION)

The KRG Municipal Public Works Department is responsible for managing infrastructure projects 

(wastewater lagoons, drinking water treatment plants, road infrastructure, and buildings) for the northern 

villages and the KRG. It is also responsible for providing technical assistance to the northern villages in 

matters related to the operation and maintenance of their drinking water treatment plants. 

Reporting to the assistant director of the Department and in close collaboration with other Department 

staff, the instructor’s duties include in particular:

• Assist and train municipal plant operators to operate, maintain and repair plant equipment (water 

sampling and analysis, chlorination, equipment calibration, problem detection, repair solutions, parts 

ordering, etc.);

• Evaluate the drinking water treatment and equipment maintenance activities of municipal plant 

operators in accordance with the plant operator training program to ensure compliance with regulatory 

requirements;

• Diagnose and make general piping, electricity, and carpentry repairs including the control systems and 

analysis instruments in cooperation with municipal plant operators;

• Create and maintain field operations manuals, and detailed logs of inspections, monitoring, and 

maintenance;

• Cooperate with the Department’s maintenance coordinator in the development and implementation of 

a preventive maintenance program;

• Help local workers to maintain an inventory of parts and tools, and assist with the preparation of 

annual sealift orders;

• Work closely with municipal plant operators and KRG project managers to develop drinking water 

supply system improvements and participate in their implementation;

• Perform any other related duties requested by his supervisor.

The selected candidate must:

• Possess a vocational studies diploma related to drinking water treatment or water treatment

equipment repairs, and have at least three years of relevant work experience;

• Possess at least one of the following certificates from Quebec or Canadian equivalent:

• Certificate in complete surface or ground water treatment and distribution network (OSTUD)

• Certificate in complete surface water treatment (OST)

• Certificate in complete surface water treatment with chlorine and UV disinfection (OSChV)

• Possess practical plumbing, electrical, controls, and carpentry skills;

• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, English,

and French;

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite;

• Be available to travel in the northern villages; 

• Be reliable, autonomous, and resourceful;

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

• Work experience north of the 55th parallel is a definite asset.

Work schedule and place of work: 

• 6-3 rotation schedule: 6 weeks working in the Northern Villages (52.5 hours weekly), followed by 

3 weeks paid leave (35 hours weekly)

OR

• 4-2 rotation schedule: 4 weeks working in the Northern Villages (52.5 hours weekly), followed by 

2 weeks paid leave (35 hours weekly);

Place of employment: Nunavik

Salary: Min. $63,716 - Max. $109,329 a year (Class 10)

Benefits*: Lodging paid while working in the northern villages; 

Meals and expenses paid while travelling in Nunavik; 

Group benefits including Simplified Pension Plan;

Vacation: 20 days/year

Statutory Holidays: 20 days including 10 during Christmas holidays

Forward your résumé in English to:

Human Resources Department

Kativik Regional Government

P.O. Box 9

Kuujjuaq QC J0M 1C0

Fax: 819-964-2975

humanresources@krg.ca

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted in writing.

The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and Northern Québec 

Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates.