Utility Foreman

**About us**

We are professional, agile and our goal is to The County of Wetaskiwin, located in central Alberta on the Highway 2 corridor, offers a casual country setting with a diverse farming community. The County stretches from Bittern Lake on the east boundary to the Alder Flats area in the west. It is rich in natural attractions boasting several lakes, nestled in forested, hilly parkland settings and home to a variety of wildlife. The County is continually striving to enrich and improve its community and embracing the challenges of the future.

**Required Skills**:

- Have a current Alberta Environment and Parks - Level I or II Operator Certification for Sewage Collection & Treatment and Water Treatment & Distribution;
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience in Level 1 - Water Treatment and Distribution and Wastewater Collection and Treatment Systems;
- A minimum of a High School Diploma supplemented by a Water and Wastewater Technician Certificate (NAIT); a two year Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology is preferred;
- Have a demonstrated ability for being self-motivated, organized, safety conscious and a mechanical aptitude with good analytical and problem solving skills;
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
- Be able to assess the capabilities of personnel and organize work schedules accordingly;
- Have well-developed supervisory and performance management skills;
- 5 years’ minimum experience in the management of staff and programs;
- Competent in the use of computer systems, programming logic controls and SCADA with respect to pump and system controls at various water treatment plants and sewage lift stations;
- Competent in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook;
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license and clean abstract.

**Responsibilities**
- Oversee day to day activities, conducting site inspections, investigating problem areas and making recommendations for carrying out required maintenance and repair work.
- Fulfill all operational requirements of Alberta Environment and Parks licensing and approvals with respect to water, wastewater, and solid waste.
- Maintenance and daily operations of all County systems and County contracted systems.
- Supervision of County Solid Waste Transfer Stations.
- Supervise staff, including hiring, performance appraisals, orientation, training, and disciplinary action.

**What we Offer**
- Competitive Salary.
- Vacation plan.
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan including extended health care, health care spending account, dental plan, long-term disability coverage, and life insurance.
- Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) with employer matching.
- Fun, respectful, helpful, encouraging, and friendly work environment with regular social events.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-27