The Town of Clarenville is presently accepting applications for one (1) full-time, permanent position of Utility Person/Labourer to be located at Town’s Public Works Depot located at 24 Hardwoods Road.
DUTIES: The successful candidate will report directly to the Public Works General Foreperson and/or Water Treatment Plant Working Foreperson and will become completely familiar with Town of Clarenville’s maintenance activities related to the water distribution system, sewage collection system, road network and winter operations. The successful candidate will also be required to be trained as a Water Treatment Plant Operator and monitor, operate, and maintain the mechanical, chemical, and analytical systems associated with the Town’s municipal water treatment facility and distribution buildings.
Water Treatment Plant Operators are responsible for the safe and effective treatment and conveyance of potable water from the treatment facility to the Town’s distribution system.
The successful applicant will be required to successfully complete ongoing safety training and educational programs, including obtaining Water Treatment Certification (Level 1) Water Distribution (Level I) and Wastewater Collection (Level I) from the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Due to the operational requirements of the position, the successful applicant must be available to work shift schedules, including nights, weekends, and statutory holidays. Given the emergency response nature of the role, the successful candidate must also reside within reasonable proximity to the Water Treatment Plant to ensure prompt response when required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications for this position are as follows:
- Successful completion of High School or equivalent is required;
- A valid Class 05 license for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador (abstract required);
- Knowledge of and work-related experience with construction safety regulations is required;
- General knowledge of water management systems, Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines and/or post-secondary education in a related field would be an asset.
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in municipal role is considered an asset, specifically in the water treatment plant maintenance and operation;
- Previous experience in water and sewer maintenance and new installations is considered an asset; and
- Must be able to perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
- Salary and benefits as per the current Collective Agreement.
Qualified and interested individuals are requested to send their cover letter and resume including three professional references to careers@clarenville.ca or by mail to 99 Pleasant Street, Clarenville, NL, A5A 1V9, no later than July 13, 2026.
The Town of Clarenville thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Last modified: June 29, 2026
