Supervisor, Wastewater Treatment Operations

Company Biography

Utilities Kingston is located in Kingston, Ontario, equi-distant from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, where the St. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario and the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage site) – Kingston is a stunning, historic city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in Canada. Kingston’s 123,363 community-minded citizens enjoy an outstanding quality-of-life enhanced by recreational and creative opportunities and supported by excellent health care facilities and municipal services, programs and facilities.

Utilities Kingston is unique in Ontario, combining water, wastewater, gas, electricity and telecommunications services in one company under the leadership of a single C.E.O. This shared services delivery model gives Utilities Kingston clear advantages in cost savings and customer service over other utility providers in the province. Utilities Kingston has provided the residents of Kingston with safe and reliable utility services for more than 150 years.

Primary Duties

The Supervisor, Wastewater Treatment Operations oversees the day to day operational and maintenance requirements of the wastewater treatment plants, pumping, and CSO facilities. The incumbent supervises staff, assigns work activities and evaluates work product, methods and procedures. S/he executes operational changes and ensures that work is completed within the framework of approved policies, applicable standards and regulations.

Major Responsibilities:

Organize, schedule and direct work activities of field staff in the wastewater operations group.

Evaluate work product, methods and procedures to ensure quality is maintained.

Participate in the planning, development and integration of capital projects.

Liaise with various stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved and services delivered.

Actively seek opportunities for enhanced use of technology and participate in technology testing and trials.

Participate in facility and process reviews and improvement activities.

Ensure proper supervision when contractors are present on the work site.

Coordinate activities, resources and required communications in response to emergency work.

Prepare quality and operational reports to meet regulatory requirements, ensure all data recorded meets quality standards and is consistent with procedural guidelines.

Liaise with third party inspectors, facilitate annual inspections and ensure that deficiencies are corrected.

Ensure wastewater sampling plans meet regulatory sampling requirements.

Facilitate staff meetings to ensure communication of priorities is consistent.

Coordinate staff training and provide coaching in support of staff development.

Implement and monitor compliance with corporate health and safety policies.

Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff, collaborate to establish standards of performance and evaluate annual performance and individual development requirements.

Provide technical assistance to staff as required.

Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Required

Skills and Abilities:

Advanced communication skills both written and verbal

Intermediate MS Office skills

Advanced problem solving skills

Knowledge:

Advanced knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and associated facilities and technologies

Advanced knowledge of wastewater regulations, permits, licences and approvals

Advanced knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements as it relates to individuals, the organization and operational requirements

Experience:

Post secondary degree or diploma in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Level IV Wastewater Treatment licence required

Certification in Water Treatment an asset

5 years’ experience in the Wastewater industry

Special Working Conditions/Conditions of Employment

Function as Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) for the Wastewater Treatment subsystem as required.

Positions Supervised:

Wastewater Operator(s)

Subforeperson(s)

Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technician(s)

Note: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties which may be assigned from time to time.

Closing Statement

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position.

Accessibility Statement

Appropriate accommodations will be provided as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

Employment Equity

Utilities Kingston is committed to employment equity and we encourage applications from all designated group members. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the Kingston community.

Utilities Kingston thanks all candidates that apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Internal applicants must inform their supervisor or manager of their application and subsequent status