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
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