A minimum of level I certification in water treatment, wastewater treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, along with a minimum of five (5) years of experience working in water treatment, wastewater treatment, water distribution systems, wastewater collection operations, or combined equivalent.
- Possess a thorough knowledge base related to municipal utility operations, including the engineering, construction, and maintenance practices this entails.
- Possess the ability to conduct effective relations, liaison, and resolution of issues with the public, other County employees, developers, contractors, ratepayers, and outside governmental agencies.
- Possess the ability to organize and coordinate facility operations and special projects to meet established schedule and budget requirements.
- Possess the ability to work independently on a variety of projects and to supervise contractors as required.
- Possess the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment.
- Experience in customer relations, including challenging and stressful situations.
- Experience in administering and/or working with water, wastewater, and storm water regulatory approvals and licenses.
- Experience in accounting and business practices related to the provision municipal services is considered an asset.
- Experience working in a municipal government environment is desirable.
- Willing to work overtime and to participate in an “On-Call” rotation as required.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
- Familiarity with utility instrumentation, communications, and controls systems.
- Familiarity/experience with and the ability to work around common industry hazardous environments (unsanitary conditions, extreme weather, chemical exposure).
- Familiarity with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is an asset.
- Field supervisory experience / skills / training is considered a definite asset.
- Must possess a valid class 5 Alberta driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation.