This page is for operators seeking to upgrade their existing certificates/licences, or operators from outside of Ontario looking to obtain an Ontario certificate or licence.
To confirm if you are eligible for a certificate or licence upgrade, read the available guidance material below.
Forms
- Drinking Water Certificate Application Form (Form 1854) (WT,WD, and WDS Class 1 to 4, and WQA)
- Wastewater Licence Application Form (Form 1855) (WWT and WWC Class 1 to 4)
- Reciprocity Application Form (Form 1857)
- Conditional Drinking Water Certificate and Wastewater Licence Application Form (Form 1874)
Guidance
- Certification Guide for Operators and Water Quality Analysts of Drinking Water Systems
- Licensing Guide for Operators of Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- A Guide to Completing Ministry of the Environment Water and Wastewater Operator Certification and Facility Classification Forms
- Guideline No. 3.4: Experience as a Drinking Water Operator
- Guideline No. 3.4b: Experience as a Wastewater Operator
- Guideline No. 3.5: Reciprocity – Recognition of Certificates Secured in Other Jurisdictions – note: appears to be missing; will send for you to add to library
- Guideline No. 3.6: Recognition of Education Received in Jurisdictions other than Canada or the U.S.
- Guideline No. 3.10: Accepted CEUs to Upgrade Certificates/Licences
- Guideline No. 5.3: Obtaining Experience for Contractors
Visit either the drinking water operators or the wastewater operators section of our online resource library for a complete collection of resources.
If you have questions, contact the Ontario Water and Wastewater Certification Office (OWWCO) at 416-231-2100, or toll-free at 1-877-231-2122. You can also send an email to info@owwco.ca.
