NOC 9243 – Water and waste treatment plant operators

The National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 9243 is for Water and waste treatment plant operators

NOC skill type/level: Skill Level B

Employment requirements

• 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.

List of Job Titles for NOC 9243 – Water and waste treatment plant operators

• Environmental systems operator – water treatment
• Filter plant operator – water treatment
• Filtration plant controller – water treatment
• Industrial waste treatment plant operator
• Liquid waste process operator
• Liquid waste processing plant operator
• Liquid waste treatment plant operator
• Pump station operator – water treatment
• Pumphouse operator – water treatment
• Sewage plant operator
• Sewage-processing equipment tender
• Waste treatment plant operator
• Wastewater collection operator
• Wastewater collection systems operator
• Wastewater treatment operator
• Wastewater treatment plant operator
• Wastewater treatment plant worker
• Water and wastewater technician
• Water filtration plant operator
• Water gate operator
• Water plant pump operator
• Water purification plant operator
• Water treatment operator
• Water treatment plant operator
• Water treatment plant process technician
• Water treatment systems operator
• Water utility operator
• Waterworks pump house operator
• Waterworks pumping station operator
• Well-point pump operator