Construction and Maintenance / Water and Wastewater Network Operations

Water Network Operative

A Water Network Operative is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of water distribution and sewerage networks. This includes working on pipes, valves, hydrants, and meters to ensure the safe and efficient supply of clean water and the removal of wastewater.

Average monthly gross

7,745 CAD

4 validated salaries

Median

8,065 CAD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

6,085 CAD - 9,149 CAD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Water Network Operative

ISCO

7126

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

4 records
Clear

By seniority

Lead / Expert 4 validated salaries
7,745 CAD 5,680 CAD - 9,170 CAD

Yearly trend

7,745 CAD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Canada 8,065 CAD 2
France 5,680 CAD 1
United States 9,170 CAD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Dassault Systemes 5,680 CAD 1
Loblaw 9,100 CAD 1
Mayo Clinic 9,170 CAD 1
Shopify 7,030 CAD 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Water Network Technician Water Distribution Operator Water Network Worker Water Supply Operative

Skills

Hard skills

Pipe fitting Leak detection Valve maintenance Hydrant inspection Water meter installation Excavation and trenching Reading technical drawings Water quality testing

Soft skills

Problem-solving Attention to detail Teamwork Communication Time management

Tools

Pipe wrenches Excavators Leak detection equipment Pressure gauges Water meters Safety harnesses Traffic cones and barriers

Certifications

Confined Space Entry First Aid Water Hygiene Certificate National Water Hygiene Card (UK) CPCS or NPORS for plant operations

Employment context

Industries

Water supply and sewerage Construction Public utilities Municipal services

Company types

Water companies Utility contractors Local government Infrastructure maintenance firms

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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