Supervisor/ Overall Responsibility Operator - Kawartha Lakes, Canada - City of Kawartha Lakes

City of Kawartha Lakes

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Kawartha Lakes, Canada

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Description

Job Brief:

Supervise the City-operated Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities and all municipal Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems.

Employment Status:

Permanent Full time

Union:

NON-UNION

Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date:

20/08/23

Duration (if temporary):

N/A
This position supervises the City-operated Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities and all municipal Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems.

The position ensures QMS and regulatory compliance is met, monitors and supervises daily operations, and maintenance and tracks operational and capital budgets and related expenses.

This position fulfills the legislated position of Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) as defined under the Safe Drinking Water Act, directing operators and operating decisions for assigned facilities and systems.

Job Title
Supervisor / Overall Responsible Operator
Salary $90,482 - $105,851 plus competitive benefits

Reports To Manager, Water and Wastewater

Department Public Works

Location City of Kawartha Lakes

Hours Normal Working Hours 37.5 hours per week

Supervise the daytoday operations and ensure regulatory compliance for municipal water or wastewater treatment facilities (including water towers, standpipes, reservoirs, sewage pumping stations and standpipes) and water distribution and wastewater collections systems
Adhere to the legislative requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act as defined in the role of Overall Responsible Operator for the daily operations of all Cityoperated Water Treatment Plants, and/or Water Pollution Control Plants, and/or Water Distribution Systems and Wastewater Collection Systems
Schedule, track and record routine preventative maintenance and repairs of all equipment in accordance with applicable QMS, manufacturer specified maintenance requirements, Operations and Maintenance Manuals, SOP's, standards and legislation
Oversee and administer staff and contractual works relating to the operation and maintenance of the systems
Provide mentoring to staff and technical advice and comment on projects involving water or wastewater infrastructure works
Participate in studies or projects related to divisional/departmental operations
Liaise with tact and diplomacy and represent the City's interest with various provincial and federal regulatory and nonregulatory organizations such as Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, Trent Severn Waterway, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Conservation Authorities, Stewardship Ontario, other municipalities, public stakeholder groups, development community and Advisory Committees of Council, etc.
Liaise with and advise other municipal departments and represent the division at municipal activities including, interdepartmental meetings, public meetings and Council
Develop operating budgets for divisional works and programs and implementation of appropriate measures, monitor and track, to ensure budgetary control
Promote and manage a safetyfirst working environment and ensure that all OH&S requirements are adhered to
Prepare staff reports to Council and make presentations at Council meetings
Coordinate and contribute to development of internal policies and procedures for water and/or wastewater operations to reduce and mitigate exposure to legal liability for the City; liaise with legal counsel on behalf of the City and ensure enforcement
Assist in managing contractors and consultants to ensure delivery of required services on schedule and within budget
Review and comment on regulatory, technical and operational reports prepared by consultants
Responsible for adherence to all QMS (Quality Management Systems) for water treatment, wastewater treatment and water distribution and wastewater collection
Provide assistance and direction on water and wastewater issues and be available on an oncall basis as the Overall Responsible Operator for the system(s) assigned.
Responsible for participating in the hiring, discipline, dismissal, performance management and training of staff, in consultation with senior staff and Human Resources
Administer the terms of the applicable Collective Agreements, in collaboration with Human Resources
Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

Postsecondary diploma in Engineering or Environmental Studies or a related field
Minimum 5 years of related progressive supervisory experience, preferably in a municipal environment.
Minimum 5 years of experience as an Operator at the certification level identified below, preferably in a municipal environment
Possess and maintain valid certifications, depending on area of specialty, as follows:

Water Treatment