water and wastewater operators

'It's the most important job': New water operators course comes to Indigenous communities

'It's the most important job': New water operators course comes to Indigenous communities

The Parkland College, Yorkton Tribal Council and Indigenous Services Canada have teamed together to bring a water and wastewater operators course to Indigenous communities. The 19-week course is called, Intro to Water Operators. The course is aimed to provide foundational training in the field of water treatment. It’s a hybrid of both in-person math classes and online classes taught by ATAP Infrastructure Management Ltd., which specializes in water treatment courses.

Government of Canada launches call for proposals for projects that enhance water and wastewater capacity building efforts in First Nations communities

Government of Canada launches call for proposals for projects that enhance water and wastewater capacity building efforts in First Nations communities

Skilled water and wastewater operators are essential to ensuring long-term access to safe drinking water in First Nations communities. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting First Nations as they implement sustainable solutions that address the need for skilled operators in ways that best suit their communities. Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, launched a call for proposals for projects that address the retention, recruitment, and availability of water and wastewater operators working on reserve.