Supervisor, Water and Wastewater Operations (3) (PFT) (NU 50.23)
Norfolk County, Canada
Job Description
Basic Function:
To provide day to day supervision of Norfolk County’s Water and Wastewater Operations staff and systems in a cost effective and efficient manner while eliminating and minimizing interruptions to services. This position will also be required to participate in the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) rotation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform ORO duties as assigned on a rotating basis.
- Provide day to day supervision of Norfolk County’s water and wastewater operations staff.
- Provide leadership, motivation and guidance to staff as well as discipline when required.
- Contribute to the preparation of purchasing processes and administration as needed
- Report adverse water samples to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change and Ministry of Health as required to fulfil the responsibilities of the ORO
- Provide input into capital projects related to water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Provide input into the operating and ten year capital budgets.
- Supervise operations / maintenance of Norfolk’s 5 Municipal Drinking Water Systems consisting of water treatment plants and groundwater systems to provide safe and clean drinking water at the most efficient cost.
- Supervise operations / maintenance of Norfolk’s Water Distribution Systems in seven (7) communities to ensure the safe and clean distribution of potable water.
- Supervise operations / maintenance of Norfolk’s Wastewater Collection Systems in five (5) communities to ensure the wastewater collection system provides safe disposal of sewage for the environment and ratepayers
- To provide input on new equipment for facilities.
- To provide a safe and healthy environment for employees, contractors, consultants and the public.
- Initiate and close out work orders as required
Requirements
Knowledge and Experience:
- Post-Secondary education, University or Community College in related discipline; i.e. Water and Wastewater, Environmental, Civil or related field of study.
- Certified Engineering Technologist or Certified Engineering Technician is considered an asset.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience
- Provincial Certification: Water Treatment (Level 3), Water Distribution Level 2, and Wastewater Collection Level 2
Skills and Abilities:
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal for dealings with the public, contractors, provincial inspectors, consultants, employees, and the Union.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to build effective relationships where you are required to establish credibility/rapport.
- Sound technical knowledge and administrative expertise. Ability to understand electrical, SCADA, electronics, flow devices, transmitters.
- Supervisory skills and a knowledge of human relations as well as working knowledge of Ministry of Labour Laws
- Proven mechanical aptitude and abilities. Have an understanding in water and wastewater processes and treatment options.
- Understanding of budgets
- Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation, eg. Occupational Health amp; Safety Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, and the Environment Protection Act, Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) standards and guidelines.
- Knowledge of Environmental Protection Act in regards to spills and spill reporting requirements.
- To be able to deal with sensitive matters of urgency with the public with respect to water quality complaints and sanitary sewer concerns.
- Be proactive in adhering to and promoting Health and Safety practices.
- Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
Benefits
Posting #: NU 50.23
Position: Supervisor, Water and Wastewater Operations (3 positions)
Status: Permanent Full Time
Employee Group: Non-Union
Wage: $78,111.00 to $97,639.00 per annum (under review)
Division: Environmental and Infrastructure Services
Department: Environmental Services
Reports To: Manager, Water and Wastewater Operations
Location: Simcoe, ON (with in office and remote work as required)
Posting Period: July 28, 2023 to August 11, 2023
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