FEES (please note that GST will be added to all fees listed)

Examination Fees
Fee Type Amount Description
Application Fee $30 Charge included on all exam applications
BWD/SWS/SWWS Exam *(See below) $50 Bulk Water Delivery / Small Water System / Small Wastewater System
OIT/BWS/SCS $100 Operator in Training–Includes all four disciplines / Building Water Systems / Stormwater Collection Systems
Level I – IV Exam **(see below) $150 All level I – IV exams in all disciplines
MU I and MU II Exam $150 Multi Utility exams in all disciplines
Exam Rescheduling/No Show Fee $75 Includes cancellations, no shows on date of the exam, or rescheduling requests less than seven days before your scheduled exam date.
Notice of Exam Fee Increase
Effective January 1, 2027, EOCP exam fees will increase to reflect rising costs associated with exam delivery, including exam provider fees, invigilation services, and administration.
As one of EOCP’s core services, exam delivery must be supported by a sustainable fee structure to ensure exams can continue to be administered effectively and reliably.
*Small System Exams: The fees for the following exams have remained unchanged since 2012 and will increase from $50 to $100:
  • Small Water System Exam
  • Small Wastewater System Exam
  • Bulk Water Delivery Exam
**Level I–IV Exams: The fees for Level I–IV exams have remained unchanged since 2014 and will increase from $150 to $199.
Annual Membership Dues
Type Amount Description
Operators $70 Operators certified as SWS, SWWS, or BWD Only
Operators $99 Operators certified as OIT
Operators $179 Operators certified as BWS, SCS, and Level I – IV

Note: You pay only the higher fee if you are certified in multiple disciplines.
i.e. If you hold both SWS and Level I certifications, your annual association dues are $179

Facility System Classification Fees

An annual fee invoice is issued on July 1st to all classified facilities.  The following table outlines the fees based on facility type and level.

Facility Level WT WD WWC WWT
I $100 $100 $100 $100
II $200 $200 $200 $200
III $300 $300 $300 $300
IV $400 $400 $400 $400
Other Fees
Type Amount Description
New Class or Pre-Class for Facilities $50 For a new classification or pre-classification of WT, WD, WWC, WWT, and SWS Facilities
Classification for SWS $50 For the classification of Water systems, distribution, and treatment for less than 500 people
Classification for SWWS $100 For the classification of Wastewater systems, collection, and treatment for less than 500 people
Reciprocity Application Fee $299 For certified Operators from another province – it includes an application fee
Certificate Replacement Fee $15 Lost certificates and Multi Utility certificate upgrades
Course/Special Assessment Fee $125 For Courses, Conferences and other special training events
Private Exam Administration Fee $200 For EOCP staff to travel to the requested location – minimum of six examinees
Career/Job Posting $150 Posted on the EOCP Website and shared via social media

NOTE: Effective January 1, 2026
Job Posting fees will be tiered based on the number of days posted:

  • Up to 15 calendar days: $150 (unchanged)
  • 16 to 30 calendar days: $200

Extensions beyond 30 days are available. Please contact the EOCP Office at eocp@eocp.ca for details on Job Posting Extension options.