How to Become an Operators Whose Work Involves Water Treatment and Distribution in Ontario

• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply for the OIT exam

   You apply to write the Operator-in-Training exam by completing the Operator-in-Training Examination Registration Form.

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   “To obtain your OIT certificate/licence in one or more of the four system/facility types, you must first apply to write the OIT exam by completing the Operator-in-Training Examination Registration Form.”

   owwco.ca/operators
2. Provide proof and payment

   With your exam application you must provide proof of grade 12 or equivalent and submit a payment.

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   “With your application you will need to provide proof of grade 12 or equivalent and submit a payment.”

   owwco.ca/operators
3. Write and pass the exam

   You write the OIT exam, which has 40 general questions plus modules for Water Treatment, Water Distribution/Supply, Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection, and pass the module for the certificate or licence you want.

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   “In addition to 40 general questions, the OIT exam consists of four sections or modules: Water Treatment, Water Distribution/Supply, Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection.”

   owwco.ca/operators
4. Complete the entry-level course

   You complete the mandatory Entry-Level Course for Drinking Water Operators, which is one of the requirements to be eligible for a drinking water certificate.

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   “One of the requirements to be eligible for a drinking water certificate is completing the mandatory Entry-Level Drinking Water Operator Course (ELC).”

   owwco.ca/careers-in-water-and-wastewater
5. Receive your OIT certificate

   Once your OIT certificates or licences have been issued, you are eligible to obtain operational experience.

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   “Once your OIT certificates or licences have been issued, you are eligible to obtain operational experience.”

   owwco.ca/operators

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• 4 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply for temporary certification

   Eligible operators certified in another Canadian province or territory can apply online at no cost to be temporarily deemed certified in Ontario for a one-time, 6-month period.

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   “Eligible operators can apply online at no cost to be temporarily deemed certified in Ontario for a one-time, 6-month period under the *Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009*.”

   owwco.ca
2. Meet experience requirements

   You must meet the experience requirements for the certification you are seeking.

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   “- meet the experience requirements;”

   owwco.ca/operators
3. Meet training requirements

   You must meet the training requirements applicable to your type of certification.

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   “- meet the training requirements applicable to your type of certification;”

   owwco.ca/operators
4. Submit reciprocity application

   While working under the temporary deemed certification, you complete and submit the full reciprocity application with the fee and supporting documentation for long-term certification.

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   “- complete and submit the appropriate application along with the fee and supporting documentation.”

   owwco.ca/operators

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