The EOCP evolved in British Columbia from a handful of wastewater treatment plant operators who began the Program in 1966. Since then, the Program has grown along with similar programs throughout North America to include over 3,500 British Columbia and Yukon operators of:

  • Water Treatment (WT)
  • Water Distribution (WD)
  • Wastewater Collection (WWC)
  • Wastewater Treatment (WWT)
  • Stormwater Collection Systems (SCS)
  • Building Water Systems (BWS)
  • Bulk Water Delivery (BWD)
  • Small Water Systems (SWS), and
  • Small Wastewater Systems (SWWS).

Mission Statement: 

To advance certified excellence in skilled operators, empowering leadership and integrity to safeguard public health, the environment, and resilient water and wastewater systems across British Columbia and Yukon, while dismantling barriers and fostering inclusion for diverse communities.

Vision Statement:

Empowering skilled operators to protect public health, safeguard the environment, and maintain resilient water and wastewater systems across British Columbia and Yukon – by strengthening operator knowledge, skill, and proficiency.