Water Jobs

City of Calgary
Senior Consultant

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 Senior Consultant, you will independently support The City of Calgary’s Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater services by providing strategic advisory services, managing complex projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to diagnose issues and implement solutions. You will contribute to business planning, performance reporting, and continuous improvement, helping the Water services navigate emerging challenges and deliver valued services to Calgarians. Primary duties include:
• Provide strategic guidance to Senior Leadership and cross-functional teams on business practices, support with diagnosing business problems, and sensemaking across broad functional groups within the Corporation. It includes bringing together groups with competing mandates, providing strategic support on confidential and sensitive files, and providing presentations, reports, memos and recommendations to senior leaders, as well as facilitating discussions with leaders.
• Support the Senior leadership and management teams, provide advisory services on efficiencies working across the service lines to identify issues, building collaborative solutions, and leading business planning activities, as well as providing strategic support to long term visioning for the Water Utility and its services.
• Develop strategic guiding documents and plans for water, wastewater and stormwater services, and Business Unit levels to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and foster a unified, results-driven approach to service delivery.
• Leverage industry insights and best practices to recommend and champion innovative strategies that improve service delivery, enhance resilience, and ensure the water, wastewater and stormwater services are well-prepared for future growth and long-term sustainability. This includes communicating problem
statement, risks to organization of ‘status quo’ and/or a business case for change, as well as influencing and sensemaking to promote and advance solutions.
• Lead and drive complex projects, ensuring collaboration across multiple departments, service excellence teams, and corporate support functions to achieve strategic objectives and deliver results.
• Consolidate situation reports and updates from diverse groups, and identify risk related projects for senior leadership.
• Create high-quality reports, reviews, and briefing materials to facilitate executive decision-making
Qualifications
• A degree in Business, Science, Social Sciences, Environmental Planning, Public Administration, Marketing or Communications and at least 8 years of directly related progressive experience.
• Additional formalized courses and/or designations in the following area are considered an asset: project management, facilitation, change management, market research, policy development, public communications, coaching, negotiations, or business analysis.
• Experience in municipal government or a water utility or large, complex organization is considered an asset.
• The successful candidate must be self-motivated, highly collaborative and organized. The positions demand a high attention to detail, ability to prioritize and deliver on multiple ongoing projects.
• Excellent communication and time management skills to ensure that tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Your problem-solving and systems thinking abilities will enable you to thrive in this dynamic environment.
Pre-employment Requirements
• A security clearance will be conducted.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
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. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Union: CUPE Local 38
Position Type: 3 Temporary (up to 18 months) 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 works a 5 day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Apply By: March 7, 2025 Job ID #: 311541

Apply online at www.calgary.ca/careers

03/07/2025

City of Calgary
Director, Project Development

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.
Infrastructure Services department vision is: “A passionate team building a vibrant and resilient City for future generations.”
As a senior leader in the Infrastructure Services department, the Director, Project Development will oversee the development and implementation of the City of Calgary’s Infrastructure. You will lead teams responsible for the development of Public Spaces, Utilities, and Facilities, as well as Community and Business Relations to deliver on Council’s priorities and other corporate objectives. You and your team will lead the development of plans which implement the long-term vision of the City into projects to be handed over to delivery teams for construction. This role is essential in building all the infrastructure for a city approaching 2 million Calgarians. Primary skills include:

• Leadership: develop and lead a high-performing management team.
• Relationship development: create strong working relationships with Council, City Administration, Industry, Civic Partners, Business Improvement Areas, Community Associations and other organizations.
• Innovation: constantly seek new approaches to improve the way infrastructure is planned and delivered.
• Inclusive: leadership that promotes psychological safety, equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Value: with the entire life cycle of infrastructure in mind, constantly seek to deliver the best value.
• Collaboration: you will need strong collaboration skills to constantly seek input internally and with interested parties to improve our infrastructure plans.

Qualifications
• A variety of combinations of formal education and experience will allow you to be successful in this role, including Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Law.
• Whatever professional path your career has taken you on, you will bring at least 10 years of progressive management experience, and a holistic background related to infrastructure planning and delivery.
• This is an executive leadership role, and your professional development should include certification in leadership development, negotiation, management, etc. to supplement more advanced continuing education up to and including a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience creating and executing action plans based upon business analytics, pro formas, and aligned with corporate objectives.
• Public sector experience, particularly municipal government experience is a preferred asset.
• As a strategic thinker, you will possess political acumen and have experience in leading transformational change and enabling innovation.
• Aligning with City corporate values, you will have demonstrated strategic thinking abilities, change management skills, exceptional communication skills, a focus on customer service, and the ability to create collaborative working environments which empower others to make sound decisions.

Pre-employment Requirements
• A security clearance may be conducted.
• A media check may be conducted for successful applicants.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle
• This position may be eligible to work from home 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.
Note: Please note all exempt positions at The City are undergoing a compensation review. This means the union jurisdiction and/or salary range listed here may change. Tell me more.

Union: Exempt
Position Type: 1 Permanent Compensation: Director Band 1 $166,000 – 256,000 per annum
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week Audience: Internal/External

Business Unit: Project Development Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day work week, earning 1 day off in each 3 week cycle. Apply By: February 18, 2025
Job ID #: 311287

Apply online at www.calgary.ca/careers

Feb 18, 2025

Metro Vancouver

Utility Systems Technical Controller (Water Transmission, Remote Operations)

Position Title: Utility Systems Technical Controller (Water Transmission, Remote Operations)
Position Status: Full-Time Regular Department: Water Services Employee Group: GVRDEU
Location: Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant, North Vancouver
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: $48.10 hourly plus 6.25% deferred compensation
This role receives an additional 6.25% deferred compensation on hours worked. The additional 6.25% can be taken as compensation or time off.

Our Water Services Department is seeking a Utility Systems Technical Controller who will work within the System Control Centre at the Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant, Canada’s largest water filtration plant and UV facility. The Hours of Work for this position is Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day.
Set in the majestic mountains in beautiful North Vancouver, B.C., you will remotely control and operate the region’s transmission system, all from the System Control Centre located inside the water treatment facility. The region will rely on you and your colleagues for their water supply and wastewater collection. You will remotely implement the “Daily Utility Systems Operating Plan” through a SCADA interface and be responsible for assisting field operators and trades staff remotely to complete their work within the water treatment, distribution and wastewater collection systems.

This is a challenging and exciting position that provides integral support and is a key position within Metro Vancouver’s utility operations team.

This role: (Duties described are intended to be representative of the position and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.)
• Assists in developing and executing the daily Utility Systems Operating Plan (USOP) for performance and supply criteria within the water transmission and wastewater collection systems for the USC.
• Assists in developing, performing, and coordinating regular system preventative operations and maintenance procedures. Dispatches staff as required.
• Detects divergence from the daily USOP and develops new plans and executes those plans as necessary to maintain performance criteria.
• Provides feedback, identifies optimization opportunities, and works with others to resolve problems with the daily USOP.

• Assists in providing final approval in the Maintenance Construction Schedule (MCS) clearance process to take water supply system equipment out of service; applies procedures as required by the MCS.
• Assists with the commissioning and decommissioning of facilities and equipment.
• Advises and provides information and guidance to field and plant staff when carrying out operations and maintenance work.
• Develops and reviews documentation for operations, safety, and maintenance procedures.
• Assists in coordination of Emergency Responses such as SCADA failures, water main breaks, equipment malfunctions, and power failures. Generates incident reports as required.
• Monitors and analyzes trends, alarms and events in the water supply, treatment and wastewater collection systems; prepares reports.
• Generates prioritized work request and/or SCADA Online Support (SOS) requests for immediate resolution when field equipment and/or SCADA malfunctions are reported.
• Assists in the training of new Utility Systems Controllers.
• Maintains and reviews logs, files and similar records related to the work. Advises the supervisor of any items requiring action.
• Works in compliance with all Metro Vancouver policies, safety management system standards, procedures and WorkSafe BC regulations.
• May act in the capacity of the Utility Systems Senior Controller when required.
• Performs other related duties as required and/or assigned.

To be successful, you have:
• Graduation from a two-year Water Technology education program or related discipline (i.e. Water Resources, Wastewater technology, environmental sciences, environmental or chemical technology).
• British Columbia EOCP Level II Water Distribution or Water Treatment Operator Certification, or equivalent Provincial certification. If there are no fully qualified applicants, applicants with lesser certification may be considered. The highest EOCP Water Distribution/Water Treatment Certificate achieved shall be maintained in good standing and a copy of the Certificate shall be filed in the employee file in Human Resources as proof of eligibility.
• Progressive experience and responsibility in operating in a British Columbia EOCP Class II water distribution or water treatment system/facility with three (3) or more years’ experience. Experience operating the Metro Vancouver transmission control systems (SCADA/CDACS) is preferable.
• Extensive knowledge of the operation of Metro Vancouver water supply and wastewater collection systems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate the work of others; demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to give clear direction and advice to operations and maintenance staff.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, and in writing; ability to respond calmly and effectively in an emergency situation.
• Demonstrated initiative, including an affinity to learn new systems and processes.
• Proven ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles and apply innovative thinking to complex problems.

• Ability to use a variety of software applications including process control, data acquisition, reporting and record keeping, word processing, spreadsheet applications, and email.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, establish priorities, and complete multiple projects within a defined timeline.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in analytical and problem solving skills.
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the position and a willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
• Willingness and ability to be available for standby duties as required.

Our Vision:
Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations.

Metro Vancouver employees proudly serve the region and demonstrate the behaviours and attributes of six leadership competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Building and Nurturing Relationships, Communication, Continuous Learning, and Strategic Thinking and Action.
At Metro Vancouver, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is reflective of the region we serve. If an accommodation is required during the recruitment and selection process, please contact careers@metrovancouver.org for support. Learn more about our commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.

Please follow this link https://metrovancouver.org/about-us/careers to our Careers page where you can submit your application by February 7, 2025.

02/28/25

Regional District of Nanaimo
Superintendent, Operations, Wastewater Services

Organizational Profile
The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is located on the beautiful central east coast of Vancouver Island, incorporating the municipalities of Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, and Qualicum Beach, and seven unincorporated electoral areas that lie between Cassidy to the south and Bowser to the north. The RDN is situated within the traditional territories of several First Nations, including Snuneymuxw, Snaw-Naw-As and Qualicum First Nations and recognizes their rich cultural heritage. The RDN benefits from inclusive First Nations governance with strong collaboration at all levels in addressing important and pressing issues.
The RDN is home to approximately 170,000 people and is growing at a very rapid pace. Growth is due in part to a mild coastal climate, diverse ecosystems, and landscapes from the Salish Sea to rugged mountains, easy access to a range of outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life.

About the Role
Reporting to the Manager, Wastewater Services, the Superintendent, Operations, Wastewater Services is responsible for the effective operations of the Department’s Wastewater facilities, primarily serving the RDN northern communities and associated wastewater treatment plants and pump stations. This role is based at the French Creek Pollution Control Centre in Parksville. The Superintendent manages, plans, coordinates, and reviews the operation and maintenance of the Department’s facilities and conveyance systems. Coordinates and manages wastewater operational staff to ensure safe work practices, procedures and regulations are followed, monitors process to ensure regulatory and environmental compliance requirements are met for all wastewater facilities. This position leads Wastewater Services operational staff to achieve the strategic and operational goals of the RDN Board by managing the Wastewater Services programs, facilities, and personnel. This includes operation and asset management of the department’s facilities as well as the operational permits required for those facilities.
This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced Superintendent, Operations, Wastewater Services professional to lead the Wastewater Services team in the northern communities of RDN. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership skills and a commitment to health and safety work practices. The preferred candidate will hold an Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) class 3 or 4 certificate in Wastewater Treatment; undergraduate degree or diploma in biology, chemistry or related; significant safety training and safety leadership in an industrial setting; with seven (7) years of job-related experience including a minimum of five
(5) years in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
The salary range for this position is $109,838 – $122,042 annually and is supplemented by a competitive total compensation plan. Candidates must reside within 30 minutes of the French Creek Pollution Control Centre in Parksville.

Contact Details
Should you be interested in learning more about this unique opportunity with RDN, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604- 998-4032 or forward your resume, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three references, in confidence, to info@hwest.ca.

Diversity, Equity + Inclusion: Harbour West Consulting believes equity, diversity and inclusion are essential for the organizations we serve to achieve the business goals they strive for. We believe that everyone – no matter their gender, racialized identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, political beliefs, family status, socioeconomic status, citizenship status, or Indigenous status – should have equitable access to jobs and opportunities. We strive to ensure the recruitment process unfolds in a fair, transparent, timely and open manner to include individuals previously underrepresented or discouraged from participating.

Regional District of Nanaimo
rdn.bc.ca

Location
Parksville, BC

Salary Range (CAD)
$109,838 – $122,042

Applications
info@hwest.ca

03/07/2025

Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Operations Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Operations Manager
Department: Water Utility
(Engineering & Public Works) Location: Civic Centre
Reporting to: Director, Engineering & Public Works Bargaining Unit: Non-union/Confidential
Salary Range: $101,223 to $106,551
JOB SCOPE

Working as a team leader, project manager and facilitator performing complex administrative and professional tasks in the engineering, organizing, planning, and management of water operations for the CBRM Water Utility. Works under the general guidance and direction of the Director of Engineering & Public Works.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Manages supervisory and department support staff motivating directly or through other staff.

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates programs, plans, services, staffing, equipment, and infrastructure. Working with staff evaluates needs and formulates action plans, reengineering work processes to meet service delivery needs.

• Ensures regulatory compliance in all areas of drinking water treatment and distribution. Oversees development and implementation of a comprehensive water utility management strategy. Inputs, analyzes, and adjusts relevant treatment and water quality parameters in accordance with NSE regulations.

• Supports a utility wide water loss reduction program with full integration between all operating sections. Monitors and reviews performance to ensure appropriate performance targets and timelines are being adhered to.

• Utilizes CBRM enterprise asset management software (EAM) and ensures adherence of staff to protocols to manage service requests, work orders, etc., for the department and maintains a variety of records relating to personnel, equipment, process, supplies, and reports. Implements maintenance activities in the CMMS environment. Inputs, compiles, and analyzes relevant asset management information daily in the CBRM EAM software to support capital planning.

• Participates in the facilitation of capital programs including project selection, preparation of proposal and tender documents, procurement of engineering and contraction services, project management and oversight. Oversees assigned projects to ensure contractor compliance and execution project deliverables. Directs contractors carrying out work on related facilities or infrastructure.

• Maintains regular contact with engineering, consulting engineers, construction project engineers, municipal, provincial, and federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the public regarding utility activities and services.

• Oversees the safety of assigned workers by instructing individuals in proper safety procedures and monitoring their work in progress.

• Develops and implements process initiatives to promote maximum operating efficiencies in the treatment and pumping facilities. Controls and monitors operating costs and reviews the ongoing performance of the utility.

• Develop and administer budgets exercising cost control on an ongoing basis.

• Prepares reports for council and committee. Recommends policy for council adoption.

• Advises in the development of SCADA system for the monitoring and control of pumping stations, DMAs, lift stations and other remote locations. Reviews and implements changes as required. Ensures the consistency and quality of the industrial control system in maintenance.

• Works closely with the Senior Manager or Public Works, Manager of Technical Support Services, Manager of Wastewater Operations, CBRM Engineering Services, and other EPW and CBRM departments to ensure complementary relationship dealing with overlap of staff resources.

• Advises Managers, Director and other municipal officials in matters relating to water and activities; acts as the direct line of communications to other functions within the CBRM; provides information to various civic, school, and public groups and individuals regarding water and wastewater services.

• Provides interpretation and administration in Labour Relations to ensure consistency in the application of Collective and Supplementary Agreements and Letters of Understanding.
• Participates in recruitment and selection activities.

• Oversees the preparation of engineering plans and specifications, bidding, competency of contractors and vendors and the selection criteria for public works contracts.

• Participates in grievance procedure and resolution.

• Provides counseling, on a confidential basis, to staff including resolution of disputes.

• Trains, supervises, and disciplines employees performing the duties of this department.

• Participates in strategic planning for the Utility.

• Studies and evaluates department policies and procedures for measuring performance and productivity to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the operation.

• Monitors intergovernmental actions affecting public works,

• Ensures the timely and accurate submission of all regulatory reporting to Nova Scotia Environment and Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

• Promotes good public and customer relations.

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering & Public Works.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in a related field (Civil, Chemical, Environmental).

• Minimum 10 years related experience in a related field.

• Member of Engineers Nova Scotia or ability to join.

• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license.

• A medical assessment including physical, vision, and hearing tests. Medical assessment must show the capacity of performing tasks of the classification. This will be conducted at a later date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with EAM software and knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems.

• Knowledge of SCADA systems, process instrumentation and control.

• Demonstrated experience in supervision in a Union environment.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Emergency First Aid/CPR-A/AED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge in the field of water/wastewater processes, practices, regulatory standards, and requirements

• Must be a skilled communicator possessing keen interpersonal skills.

• Self-starter with motivational management expertise and the ability to build productive relations.

• Ability to successfully manage change and participate as a team player.

• Thorough knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in public water systems, pumping, treatment and distributions systems, knowledge of pipe installation, connection, and repair.

• Leader in safe work practices

Posted until Feb 16th 2025