Water Jobs

Utility Operator
Yellowhead County | Based out of Edson, AB

Position Summary

Reporting to the Utilities Supervisor, the Utility Operator is responsible to operate water and wastewater systems and is required to ensure general maintenance of Yellowhead County assets.

Position Responsibilities

Operation and Maintenance of Water and Wastewater Facilities:
• Provide save and aesthetically pleasing drinking water.
• Follow “Alberta Environment Code of Practice” to provide safe and potable drinking.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to alarms and extraordinary situations that may occur such as low/high pressure alarms, high flow alarms, reservoir levels alarms, power failures, etc.
• Analyze and interpret graphs and data from SCADA (System control and data acquisition) system.
• Supervise contractors working at County water and wastewater facilities.
• Possess a working knowledge of water and wastewater with an ability to solve problems.
• Implement the legislation pertaining to the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities and be able to recognize areas that expose the County to liability.
• Must comply with the requirements of Yellowhead County’s safety policy and the Provincial Legislation pertaining to worker health and safety to effectively manage the health and safety of workers or contractors and to manage the County’s liability to maintain a safe and healthy job site.
• Monthly scheduled water meter reads, commercial and residential.
• Distribute inter-departmental communications and public notices.
• Prepare reports on the performance of facilities and contractors.
• Prepare and compile technical reports pertaining to water and wastewater facilities.
• Analyze essential plant data collected from computer SCADA systems in order to compile and submit monthly and annual reports.
• Calculate chemical dosage and verify plant readings in order to maintain safe drinking water.

Maintenance and Repairs of County Facilities:
• Maintain efficient operation of municipal water and wastewater facilities.
• Conduct maintenance of Yellowhead County water meters.
• Possess a good working knowledge of construction and maintenance techniques to determine production and quantity requirements pf projects.
• Apply trouble-shooting abilities to recognize problems and repair promptly with minimal supervision in accordance with Alberta Environmental approvals.
• Interpret and verify construction and as-built drawings.
Customer Service:
• Investigate complaints from users of water and wastewater systems including responding to standby calls.
• Conduct first call responses.

Qualification, Knowledge, Skill & Ability Requirements Education/Skills:
• Completion of Grade 12 Diploma.
• Level I or Level II Water and Wastewater Certification.
• Registered member in AWWOA and AWWA.
• Valid Class 5 Driving License.
• Completion of Defensive Driving.
• Two (2) years experience in water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Two (2) years experience in working with legislation governing the operations of water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Completions of Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
• Completion of WHMIS.
• Completion of First Aid and CPR.
• Completion of Confined Space Entry.
Working Environment Working Environment:
• Provide 24-hour standby on a rotational basis.
• Demanding physical labour is required at times.
• Daily travel is required regardless of road conditions.
• Hazardous chemicals and handled on a daily basis.
• Position involves working in confined spaces and in unsanitary conditions.
• Overtime and standby often leads to working extended hours and/or working late nights and early mornings.

The salary range is $75,167 to $93,208 per year. Yellowhead County offers a competitive benefits package. This competition closes April 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM.
Please apply online at www.yhcounty.ca/jobs.
Thank you for your interest in Yellowhead County careers. At this time, we will only be contacting applicants who have been selected to move forward in the recruitment process. If you are selected, you will be contacted by Human Resources.

The personal information collected as a result of this advertisement is under the authority of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) s.4(c) and will be utilized for these employment opportunities only. Questions about the collection or use of this information can be directed to Human Resources at 780-723-4800.

April 24, 2026

EPCOR

Senior Manager, Operations & Project Development and Delivery

Job Summary

EPCOR’s North American Commercial Services (NACS) group is hiring a Senior Manager, Operations & Project Development and Delivery for a full time, permanent role based in Calgary. This is a hybrid senior leadership role supporting utility operations, project development, and capital delivery for growing communities such as Harmony and French Creek.

This role blends operational oversight, technical leadership, and strategic project delivery. You’ll lead teams, shape long term infrastructure planning, support regulated utility performance, and stay actively connected to plant operations, field execution, and day to day decision making. Your work directly contributes to public health, sustainable development, and reliable water and wastewater services.

What You’ll Do
This role requires integrated Operations + Project Delivery leadership. Candidates with experience only in one of these areas will not be aligned to the role requirements.

Strategic Planning & Alignment
• Lead the development and ongoing support of utility master plans for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Contribute to the Commercial Operations business plan, ensuring capital and operational priorities align with regulated utility objectives.
• Ensure timely, accurate delivery of engineering studies, evaluations, cost estimates, and project charters.
• Monitor capital and operating programs to ensure performance, timelines, and outcomes are met.

Operational Leadership & Excellence
• Lead operations teams responsible for water and wastewater facilities in Harmony and French Creek.
• Integrate operational needs, asset strategies, and risk management into compliant capital delivery.
• Monitor operational metrics, assess performance, and implement corrective actions.
• Champion continuous improvement, operational transformation, and a learning focused safety culture.
• Leverage internal EPCOR capabilities to improve performance and reduce costs.

Project Execution & Community Growth
• Deliver capital projects (upgrades and greenfield developments) using traditional and alternative delivery models.
• Support expansion of the Harmony franchise area and broader commercial growth initiatives.
• Provide clear direction to ensure safe, consistent, and efficient execution of work.
• Apply systems and processes that support compliant and effective project and operations delivery.

Leadership, Talent & Relationship Management
• Lead, coach, and develop managers and multidisciplinary teams; build strong succession pipelines.
• Foster a high performance culture focused on accountability, capability, and safety.
• Build collaborative relationships with developers, contractors, consultants, regulators, municipal partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide operational and technical guidance to support commercial development and expansion.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Engineering or Science (environmental, chemical, or process engineering preferred).
o P.Eng. designation required; advanced degree (MSc, MEng) or MBA is an asset.
• Equivalent experience in diverse utility roles (15+ years) may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• 5+ years in water/wastewater systems, utility operations, and capital project development/delivery.
• Proven leadership experience within regulated utilities, including master planning and infrastructure development.
• Strong business acumen with P&L accountability in a regulated environment.
• Experience negotiating and managing complex contracts and contractor performance.
• Expertise in engineering design, construction, operations, and risk managed project delivery.
• Strong understanding of federal/provincial regulatory requirements and environmental reporting.
• Proven ability to lead leaders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills, including with municipalities and regulators.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate complex issues clearly to executives.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to operational excellence, safety, continuous improvement, and responsible growth.

Highlights of the Job
• Work Model: Hybrid, based on business needs
• Hours: 80 hours bi weekly
• Jurisdiction: Senior Management/Leadership
• Location: Calgary, AB (regular on site presence required at Harmony and French Creek)
• Travel: Regular local travel required; must live within a 60 minute commute of plant sites
• Role Impact: Direct influence on community growth, public health, operational excellence, and long term utility resilience
• Career Development: Opportunity to shape EPCOR’s commercial operations, lead diverse teams, and support major utility infrastructure programs

How to Apply
Application Deadline: April 12, 2026

We currently only accept applications submitted through our online careers portal: https://www.epcor.com/ca/en/careers/jobs/search-jobs.html If you meet the qualifications outlined in the posting, we invite you to apply. The Recruiting Manager reviews all applications and is best positioned to assess alignment with the role.

Please note: This is an abridged version of the job posting. Full details can be found on the EPCOR Careers page linked above.

April 12th 2026