Working Foreman

3 months ago

Coquitlam, Canada City of Coquitlam Full time

Regular Full-Time

About Us

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you

About You / What We Are Looking For

We are currently recruiting for a certified Electrician to join our Public Works team as a Working Foreman - Utility Systems. Reporting to Sewer/Drainage Superintendent, you will provide supervisory and technical work in the organization and direction of a team engaged in the inspection, service, maintenance, operation and repair of water and sewer pumping and pressure reducing stations, the SCADA system, wireless communication and radio systems, and the Methane Protection Systems. An incumbent repairs instrumentation, controls, SCADA, wireless communication and electrical & mechanical portions of pumping and pressure reducing stations and Methane Protection Systems; schedules and coordinates the work to ensure efficient operation; oversees capital upgrades of systems and is fully responsible for the quality and quantity of the work performed by subordinates; assists a superior in preparing and monitoring budgets and coordinates and inspects contractor's work for compliance to specifications.

Successful applicants will have considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of electrical & mechanical portions of the water and sewer pumping and pressure reducing stations and reservoirs and the Methane Protection Systems, the SCADA system, wireless communication and radio networks. You will also possess the ability to plan, assign, review and supervise the work of a crew engaged in the inspection, service, maintenance, operation and repair of water and sewer pumping and pressure reducing stations.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements include completion of a recognized electrical trade apprenticeship, E.O.C.P. Level II Operator’s Certificate, Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems with considerable related experience including sound supervisory experience OR and equivalent combination of training and experience. B. C. Certificate of Qualification (Electrician) is required along with certification or eligibility for certification as a Technician or Applied Science Technologist within the Province of British Columbia. A Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement for the Province of British Columbia is required.

What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $47.78 - $50.48. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no adverse reports).

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