Sub Foreperson

**Sub Foreperson**:
At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

If you are looking for a role where you can lead a team towards the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects for the residents of Halton, we want to hear from you. Over the next 10 years, the Region will be investing over $5 billion in transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure. We are committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the residents, businesses and visitors to Halton Region, and are looking for dedicated, forward thinking and enthusiastic individuals to join our Public Works team

**Posting ID**: 3004
**Department**: Public Works
**Division**: Water & Wastewater System Services
**Pay Range**: $42.23

**Job Type**: Permanent
**Hours of Work**: 40 hours per week
**Work Location**: North Operations Centre, 8140 Fifth Line, Georgetown
**Employee Group**: CUPE 2620
**Posting Date**:April 15, 2024
**Application Deadline**: April 28, 2024
- **_CUPE 2620 bargaining unit members will have first consideration._**

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Team Supervisor for the facility, this role is responsible for assisting in the day to day operational and process activities.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Performs daily and short-term task planning in order to ensure that activities are appropriately responded to and achieved according to customer expectations.
- Performs planned and urgent repairs to the infrastructure including mains, laterals, services and appurtenances.
- Coordinates tasks and provides operational support to capital works, development and service permits.
- Provides instruction, coaching and training to staff.
- Performs customer service functions for customer complaints, issue resolution, system flow and pressure testing, identifying wastewater system redundancies.
- Assists in delivery of planned preventative maintenance activities to meet approved levels of service for all assets.
- Ensures internal staff and external contractors follow all Occupational Health & Safety practices and procedures.
- Supports the replacement of infrastructure improvements for maintenance holes, laterals, water services, valves, mains, etc.
- Act as work site liaison for annual and impromptu inspections.
- Act as operator in charge, ensure operational compliance and provide exceptional customer service.
- Recommend improvements to DWQMS and QUEST procedures, work instructions and practices.
- Ensure shops, vehicles and work sites are safely maintained, and that required safety inspections are completed on time.
- Perform water and wastewater operator and other duties as assigned.

**Skills & Qualifications**:
**Essential**
- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with (2) two years of additional education or training the MOECC Director considers relevant is essential.
- Ministry of Environment & Climate Change (MOECC) operator certification in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection with a minimum of (4) four years of experience that includes pipes, appurtenances, pump stations and reservoirs.
- The incumbent must hold at least one of the required licenses and able able to obtain both in a reasonable time period.
- Through understanding of regulations enforced by the MOECC, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Transportation and other relevant legislation related to water distribution and wastewater collection subsystem operations and maintenance.
- Demonstrate the ability to coach operators, clearly deliver instructions, and provide appropraite feedback.
- Aptitude for computers in order to effectively manage work orders within Hansen CMMS system.
- Co-operative team member who possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.

**Preferred**
- A college diploma or university degree in an environmental field.
- Familiarity with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System.

**Working/ Employment Conditions**:
**Working Conditions**
- Flexibility in working hours is required to serve standby, respond to after hour callouts and periodically work afternoon shifts.
- The ability to work in confined spaces and oversee and perform designated duties in inclement weather.

**Employment Conditions**
- The incumbent will be required to possess and maintain a valid Class ‘DZ’ license and drive a Regional vehicle therefore will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s license and a driver’s abstract, by their first day of employment.
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require acco