We're Hiring - Water Pollution Control Facility Lab Technician (Co-op Student Placement)

START DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: OCTOBER 2026 – MARCH 2027 

DUTIES:                   
Under the direction of the Lab Technician, responsible for conducting laboratory analysis on wastewater samples. Assists in the preparation of reports as required.

REQUIRED TO OPERATE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS:
Computer (Microsoft Office), pH meters, D.O. meters, balances, spectrophotometer, vacuum pump, wastewater sampler, drying ovens, dishwasher, extraction apparatus, digestion apparatus, microscope, water purification, titrator, distillation unit, Nutrient Analyzer

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Grade 12 and completion of a minimum of one term in a laboratory technology or wastewater treatment operator-related program.

This is a co-op program position. Only students currently in a co-op program, specializing in a relevant Environmental Studies, Engineering or Laboratory Sciences program are eligible to apply. Start and end dates may be adjusted as necessary with consideration for the resumption of classes in the Fall. 

HOURS OF WORK: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, 1 hour for lunch, Monday to Friday

SALARY: $24.52 per hour                

SCOPE: The position falls within the Collective Bargaining Unit of Local 1002 and is subject to all terms and conditions of the collective agreement or subsequent amending agreements.

Please forward resume to:
Human Resources, City of Portage la Prairie
97 Saskatchewan Avenue East,
Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L8
PHONE (204) 239-8338
E-mail careers@city-plap.com
Website www.city-plap.com

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4:30PM WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd, 2026 AND MARKED POSTING “2026-20”.

The City of Portage la Prairie is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted.  If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation.