Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers industry-recognized technical education in water and wastewater treatment through continuing education and distance courses. It’s an opportunity to get the technical training you need to apply for certification as an operator.
Operator certification preparation courses
Prepare to write the provincial certification exam by distance or with on-campus workshops. If you have questions about the process on becoming a certified operator, visit the Saskatchewan Operator Certification Board website.
Home study
Workshops
Operator training and continuing education unit (CEU) courses
Earn CEUs to maintain certification by distance or with on-campus workshops.
Home study
Workshops
kanātan nipīy (the water is clean) program
The kanātan nipīy (kaa-NAH-tan / nii-PEA) program is an opportunity for Indigenous people to gain essential skills and access employment opportunities in water treatment and distribution facilities. We are now accepting applications for the January 2026 intake.
Program outline:
- Essential skills (one week)
- Math, biology, chemistry preparation (two weeks)
- Water Treatment and Distribution Training Level One (two weeks)
- Wastewater Treatment and Collection Training Level One (two weeks)
- Customized training options (one week)
- Work experience (two weeks)
Admission requirements:
- Grade 12 or GED/CAEC transcript
- Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s License
- Driver Abstract (within the last three months)
- Resumé (includes three references)
- Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants
- Funding may be available for persons qualifying through referral from Saskatoon Tribal Council and Gabriel Dumont Institute Training & Development.
Apply by emailing the admission requirements to kanatannipiy.project@gmail.com before October 9, 2025.
For more information, visit the City of Saskatoon website.
The Water Distribution & Collection Training Course is being delivered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Radius Community Centre in partnership with the Saskatoon Tribal Council, Gabriel Dumont Institute and City of Saskatoon.
Provincial water and wastewater certification exams
Learn more about how to book a water and wastewater certification exam.
Corporate training
Sask Polytech offers water and wastewater training that can be delivered to a group of employees either at your place of business or at one of our four campus locations. For more information, email ConEd@saskpolytech.ca or call 306-659-4418.
Contact us
For more information, email us at ConEd@saskpolytech.ca or call 306-659-4418.
