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Process Improvement Coordinator (Water Services)
City of Winnipeg

Department: Water Services, Water and Waste Department, Designated Work Location: 552 Plinguet Street Remote with designated work location
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (flexible)
Salary: $85,566.26 to $115,191.21 annually, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 5

Employee Group: W.A.P.S.O.
Posting No: 126475
Closing Date: November 20, 2025

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.
Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a respectful, diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.
The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self- declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Manager of Water Services, the Process Improvement Coordinator provides the Water Services Division with a resource for planning and operational reviews and recommends changes and implementation of service quality and productivity improvements, cost reductions and process management. The Process Improvement Coordinator implements improvements to the Synergen work management

system necessary to support the Water Services operation. The Process Improvement Coordinator manages the Water Services stores operation and meter shop and ensures that procurement, inventory control and service delivery systems relating to the stores operation and meter shop are in accordance with best practices and Departmental policy and ensures that meter testing protocols conform to relevant regulations. This position is responsible for the management and leadership of 10 FTEs in the Stores and Process Improvement Branch.

As the Process Improvement Coordinator, you will:

• Process and System review, analysis and improvement
• Manage Water Services stores operation and inventory
• Leads, supervises and oversees the Stores and Process Improvement Branch Operations and staff
• Manage meter shop operations
• Participate in overall management of the Division as part of Division Leadership Team

Your education and qualifications include:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Programming, Computer Science, or Business Administration or an acceptable equivalent combination of post-secondary education and related work experience.
2. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing process improvement, preferably in the public works field including/inclusive of three (3) years’ experience directly supervising employees involving coaching, employee development, performance management and discipline.
3. Strong computer skills with experience providing training in continuous improvement practices and computerized work management systems.
4. Completion of relevant management and financial training.
5. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Policy.
6. Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees of the Water and Waste Department, general public, Councilors and other City departments.
7. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
8. Experience preparing and delivering presentations.
9. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to be flexible and active in developing innovative methodologies.
10. Thorough understanding of management principles and information systems and the fundamental concepts of such systems with particular emphasis on management control and organizational effectiveness.
11. Must possess strong organizational and project planning skills to plan, organize prioritize and coordinate work and resources with a high degree of independence.
12. Experience with work practices, materials and design concepts used in municipal water systems.
13. Experience applying the “systems thinking” and “continuous improvement” concepts and tools to projects.

14. Knowledge of the Workplace Safety and Health Act.
15. Knowledge of the City of Winnipeg practices for the preparation, management, and forecasting of an operating budget.
16. Knowledge of specific operating, maintenance and repair processes used for water treatment and distribution systems.
17. Knowledge of best practices to be applied in the Water Services stores and meter shop and the business practices in place in this area of the operation.

*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:
• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License. The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver’s notice in force document upon request.
APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:
1. Current resume (Required).
2. Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.

*Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/. For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ’s or contact 311.
Position Reports To: Manager of Water Services
1. The successful applicant may be required to provide a vehicle for transportation while on City business, subject to the terms and conditions of the City’s Transportation Policy.
2. The successful applicant will be required to complete job specific training required for this position as directed.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Nov 21 2025

City of Calgary
Regulatory and Environmental Compliance Specialist

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As a Regulatory and Environmental Compliance Specialist, you will provide guidance and operational and strategic direction to the Water Utility to manage our environmental impacts. You will ensure that the Water Utility operates in accordance with all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulations. Primary duties include:
• Submit notifications, applications and reports to various regulatory agencies on behalf of Water Utility.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with environmental compliance regulatory bodies.
• Monitor environmental performance indicators, identify trends, and identify and communicate regulatory and environmental compliance risks to both senior management and operational areas.
• Actively participate in Water Utility responses to unplanned spills and releases into Water infrastructure and/or waterbodies, including providing advice to field staff and acting as a regulatory liaison.
• Maintain the Environmental Release Emergency Response Plan for the Water Utility, including providing awareness and training presentations for City staff.
• Liaise with provincial and federal regulators regarding environmental compliance issues, specific environmental investigations, and upcoming changes in regulations.
• Ensure all aspects of Water Utility business comply with the ISO 14001 Standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). Identify annual EMS objectives and provide strategic direction and oversight for completion of these objectives.
• Support Water Utility operational teams on an ongoing and as-needed basis regarding environmental management, including delivering training on regulatory requirements and application of environmental controls.

Qualifications
• A degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related Science field with at least 8 years of experience working within a regulatory environment of a multidisciplinary organization.
• Familiarity with the municipal, provincial and federal legislation pertaining to environmental protection is essential.
• Working knowledge of the ISO 14001 registered EMS is required.
• A graduate degree or a professional designation (such as Professional Biologist, Professional Chemist, Professional Engineer, or Environmental Professional) will be considered an asset.
• The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and leadership skills, attention to detail, the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external parties, and a demonstrated ability to influence without authority.

Working Conditions: Office environment with site visits to environmental incident sites, repair and construction sites, and operational areas.

Pre-employment Requirements
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Note: On-call and non-standard hours of work are required during responses to environmental incidents and emergencies.

Workstyle
This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Union: CUPE Local 38 Position Type: 1 Permanent
Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $47.01 – 62.84 per hour
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week Audience: Internal/External

Business Unit: Water Services Location: 625 25 Avenue SE
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.
Apply By: November 13, 2025 Job ID #: 312734

Apply online at www.calgary.ca/careers

Nov 14th