Careers at Aquatera
What Makes Aquatera an Exemplary Employer?
Exemplary employer is more than just one of our Principles. It is who we are as a company with every action each employee takes. It is how we expect everyone on our team to be. It is recognizing that our employees are our greatest strength and asset.
Aquatera provides a consistent, secure workplace where employees work regular hours in a stable industry. Our employees go home at the end of every day. We provide many opportunities for our team to develop and advance their careers.
Our team lives by our company values of accountability, communication, flexibility, integrity, quality, respect and teamwork.
When you look at our team you will see a diverse workforce, representing the broad spectrum of Canada’s population, including members of our Aboriginal communities.
Every day, our employees have the opportunity to perform valuable work providing essential services for our community while offering the chance to make a positive impact on the environment.
We encourage best performance through fair compensation, regular evaluation, meaningful reward and recognition, and supporting continuous learning and personal growth opportunities.
Our outside workers, represented by CUPE, experience a positive relationship between employer and union which ensures they are a valuable part of our team.
Our focus on safety has come as a result of employee-driven health and safety team, and has been rewarded with an exceptional safety record including:
- Consistent safety audit scores around 95%
- Zero lost time accidents in 2010
Our employees also experience a full benefit program:
- Competitive wages at all levels
- Annual health and wellness account
- Local Authorities Pension Plan (defined benefit)
- Extended medical, dental and vision insurance
- RRSP matching program
- Paid training and time off to complete training that is related to current or future position
Perhaps best appreciated when experienced is our wide variety of fun benefits, such as:
- Family events such as Christmas parties, group camping, family day, ski day, and Halloween parties
- Social events such as golf day and our Christmas party
- Discounts or free passes to recreational activities in our community for your family
- Employee recognition and appreciation at numerous corporate social events
- Health and Safety barbecue
- Involvement with community events in which we participate
What does our team say about Aquatera?
“Every day that I come to work, I feel that it’s a great place to be, besides the benefits, the positive atmosphere, and attitudes of all staff and the knowledge of any concerns being addressed. Having worked for large companies both union and non-union, I have found that a positive work atmosphere alone will make a good company great to work for. Also, having family events like the Pumpkin Patch, Bowling Night, etc.”
“I feel that Aquatera is a great place to work when my personal goals/successes are encouraged. For example, when I wanted to back to school, it wasn’t an issue. My needs were accepted and the schedule was made flexible for me.”
“While doing a tank entry, a near miss incident required me to shut the job down. My co-worker and I devised an alternate way to complete the task. We got full support of both supervisors and we were able to complete the job safely."
“Just working with certain people on pipes, valves, etc. is a lot of fun; people who you can laugh with and relate to. I love my job and would rather work here than anywhere else. Every day is a good day and I always work with people I like.”
“I came to Aquatera because I was looking for a defined career path with a long-term viable company. And I really like workingfor my supervisor.”
Do you want to work for Aquatera?
We look for people who can help us live our values, who are committed to high quality work, great customer service, who can fit into a team, and make a valuable independent contribution. We want people with a goal to improve themselves and their skill levels over a period of time.
We need employees to have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent for most positions. Willingness and ability to pass the GED requirements may be sufficient. We provide a lot of training and development, most of which requires a high school diploma as a pre-requisite.
How do I become an Aquaterian?
When positions are posted here, send us your application including a cover letter and resume with three references. You must list the position name and reference number.
We only accept applications for posted positions. We thank all applicants for their application, however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job & Career Postings will be listed here and upon expiry will no longer appear here.