Operations Supervisor - Water Treatment Plant

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the general supervision of the Plant Superintendent, the Operations Supervisor is responsible for the administration and supervision of operations for the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and associated pumping stations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises Operations staff and Environmental Engineering Technicians (EETs) including staff development, performance management/review, coaching/mentoring, health & safety, collective agreement administration, discipline, and termination decisions.
• Assesses operations staffing needs, makes recommendations on complement amendments and organizational structure, participates in recruitment processes, and makes effective hiring decisions.
• Oversees the monitoring, sampling, documentation and flushing requirements as per the Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Creates complex and integrated work plans and schedules to achieve operation and service objectives.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Participates in auditing and continual improvement of the QMS as per the quality management/quality assurance control programs in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations for the Section.
• Utilizes operations management planning systems, historical records, and other related data to forecast labour, materials and supplies, facility space, time, tool and other resources requirements; identifies resource constraints and develops plan priority and schedule adjustments on the basis of the analysis.
• Develops and maintains infrastructure budget; assists the Plant Superintendent in the development of the Plant operational and capital budgets.
• Ensures safety regulations, programs, and procedures are adhered to; coordinates plant safety meetings as required.
• Designated as Operator in Charge (OIC), participates in the on-call duties associated with the WTP and distribution systems emergency response protocol; assumes the duties of the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO), on rotation as required.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Degree or diploma in an engineering technology field or equivalent education in a field deemed appropriate by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change; and
• Five years of proven administrative and supervisory experience, preferably in the municipal sector; and
• Five years of progressive and proven experience in plant operations and maintenance programs

Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret applicable municipal by-laws, provincial legislation and related regulations
• Must have proven experience in the operation of microcomputers and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems
• Must have proven decision making abilities and excellent communication and report writing skills
• Must be capable of interpreting construction drawings and maintenance/operations manuals
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended and be capable of issuing clear and understandable written instructions
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must possess and maintain a Class III certificate of competency for Water Treatment as per O. Reg.128/04
• Must obtain and maintain a Class II certificate of competency for Water Distribution within 12 months and a Class IV certificate within 3 years as per O. Reg. 128/04
• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)
• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

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General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:  It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.  Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics.  Do not include: 

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant.  If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant.  Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION:  Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

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