Supervisor, Operations - Kitchener, Canada - City of Kitchener

City of Kitchener

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Supervisor, Operations (Sewers)

(Temporary Full Time for approximately 1

1

months)

Competition Number

Job Code
0673
Posting Date
January 23, 2024
Closing Date
February 6, 2024 (at 6:00pm)
Job Status
Temporary Full-TimeThe
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City of Kitchener is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 270,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.
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Why work at the City of Kitchener

Position Overview:

As an Operations Supervisor, you are a creative problem solver with a collaborative approach and will champion the mission and values of the City to foster a positive, inclusive, and innovative workplace culture. You have proven confident, proactive leadership capabilities and are a strategic thinker who has demonstrated success in a leadership role within the public sector.

Your exceptional interpersonal skills have earned you a reputation for building a positive, accountable work culture and developing and inspiring strong teams and staff.

A model example of exceptional commitment to customer service, you set the standard for a team that strives to provide the highest quality of services to both City staff and Kitchener citizens.

Responsibilities:

In this position you will provide supervision, leadership, technical guidance and support to the sanitary and stormwater sewers operations and maintenance team and be responsible for the development and implementation of work programs and activities related to various components of the City's sanitary and stormwater sewer infrastructure, including:
Inspecting and monitoring approximately 2,000 km of sanitary and stormwater pipes, including the implementation of preventative flushing programs, blockage relief and pipe repairs.
Monitoring and maintenance of 23 sewage pumping stations.
Act as Overall-ResponsibleOperator (ORO) on a rotational basis
Maintenance of over 66 km of City watercourses
Maintenance of over 115 stormwater management facilities
Recruitment, training, and scheduling
Health and safety
Administration of wastewater collection licensing
Planning and coordinating maintenance programs, such as addressing sewer blockages, sewer flushing and cleaning, watercourses (creeks and stormwater maintenance facilities), pipe repairs, and pumping stations.
Communicate with internal City departments, external agencies, members of the public, and City Council.
Promote an inclusive, safe, healthy, and productive work environment.
Achieve business and service objectives through the effective use of resources to accomplish superior customer service and cost efficiencies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum 2year diploma or 2 years in a specialized postsecondary program in a related field or equivalent.
Minimum 4 years' experience in a government managed Wastewater Collection Facility or equivalent.
Ministry of the Environment Wastewater Collection License
Level III with the ability to successfully complete the Wastewater Collection License
Level IV exam within 12 months.
Valid MTO "G" class driver's license in good standing with the ability to obtain a "DZ" driver's license within 6 months of hire.
Must provide Drivers Abstract at your own expense as a condition of employment.
While Oncall, must be able to respond as required (including onsite) within 45 minutes.
Preference may be given to applicants with supervisory experience and/or substantial water/wastewater/stormwater infrastructure operations and maintenance experience.
Support and project the organization's core values of trust and respect, collaboration, and change and growth, as well as our leadership traits, which are reflected in employees who:
Lead by example and expect the same from others.
Recognize accomplishments.
Collaborate with others to realize shared outcomes.
Enable others to be their best.
Look beyond today.
Demonstrated ability to direct the work of others.
Superior interpersonal and public relations skills to deal effectively with staff and customers both verbally and in writing.
Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
Note: All interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

In the event there is no successful applicant with the stated level of education and experience, other applicants will be considered if a combination of their education and experience meets the following pre-determined equivalency: