SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
- Thorough understanding of all legislation, standards, and best practices pertaining to wastewater treatment operations.
- Knowledge of all equipment and processes used in wastewater treatment operations.
- Must be familiar with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Ability to empower people, and use innovative approaches in situations involving rapid change, shifting priorities, and/or simultaneous demands.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to assess situations from a business perspective.
- Strong team player with a collaborative style.
- Strong organizational, project management, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, employees, leaders, industry contacts and other external contacts.
- Proficient with various software applications, including Microsoft Office and CMMS.
- Sound, practical judgment using independent decision making.
EDUCATION:
- Diploma in Environmental Science or a related field is required.
- Wastewater Treatment Level Ill is required.
- Water Treatment, Water Distribution, and Wastewater Collection Certification is considered an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
EXPERIENCE:
- Seven (7) years of experience in a municipal wastewater environment with a minimum of three (3) years in a leadership/supervisory role.
- Experience working in a public sector environment with unionized and non-unionized employees is considered an asset.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to provide a Criminal Record Check for review and acceptance.
- A valid Class five (5) Operator’s Licence is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
- Clean driver’s abstract is considered an asset.
- Must be willing to work outside in all conditions.
- Immunizations are strongly recommended for work in unsanitary conditions.
SAFETY:
As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for knowing and working in accordance with the Health and Safety Directive. As per section 2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the incumbent shall ensure while in the employ of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo the health and safety of employees, contractors, and the public.
This position is employed in a supervisory capacity. As such the employee is required to obtain additional safety training in accordance with municipal procedures and directives.
Requisition ID: 786
Affiliation: Exempt
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Openings: 2
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 84 hours bi-weekly (7 days on 7 days off working 7am to 7pm)
Department/ Branch: Environmental Services, Wastewater Treatment
Job Location: Fort McMurray
Salary Range: Competitive Salary
COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Posting Type: Internal and External
Reposted: May 14, 2022
To apply: Please visit our website at https://jobs.rmwb.ca
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.