Water Treatment Operations Foreperson

3 months ago


Red Deer, Canada The City of Red Deer Full time

**The Opportunity**:
The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for a **Water Treatment Operations Foreperson** to fill a permanent full-time position. The Water Treatment Operations Foreperson directs work teams to complete operational and maintenance assignments to meet departmental service levels and comply with City Policy and regulatory standards under the guidance of the Supervisor or Lead Operator. The Operations Foreperson is responsible for performing specialized technical and program administration work, ensuring that all safety requirements are followed, and training for staff in the operation of the Water Treatment Plant (WTP), the Pump Stations, the Reservoirs and the Residual Management Facility (RMF).
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Unrestricted Level 4 Alberta Provincial Certification in Water Treatment
- Education or training in a one (1) year water/wastewater related technical program preferred.
- Power Engineering 4th Class will be considered as an asset.
- Must successfully pass all safety certificate courses currently required and others to be defined by the Province or by the City.
- To maintain certification, they are required to achieve 3.6 CEU each 3 years.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
- Minimum Six (6) years in planning and operating processes of municipal infrastructure in a Level III or IV certified WTP.
- 2 years of supervisory experience and demonstrated knowledge of appropriate supervision of respectful and inclusive workplace.
- Ability to work unsupervised, provide leadership and co-operate with colleagues as a team, to understand and follow instructions.
- Well-developed verbal, computer and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong computer aptitude including demonstrated proficiency with City based computer programs, databases, spreadsheets and word-processing software.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to accurately use a wide range of testing equipment.
- Current knowledge on regulations, procedural updates and water quality issues.
- Deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
- Must be physically fit in order to climb, open and close valves, lift, bend and twist in awkward positions, moderate physical exertion regularly in awkward positions.
- Ability to work inside and outside in all types of weather and in conditions which may be noisy, dirty, wet, cold, hot and disagreeable.
- Demonstrated safety skills in the use of specialized equipment including respirators and air quality monitors. Work may require use of harnesses and hoisting equipment.
- Be able to read and understand blueprints, drawings, schematics and maps.
- Ability to troubleshoot diverse problems and exercise critical thinking in the execution of their duties where precedent or policy does not always apply.

**Affiliation**:
Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

**Remuneration**:
$38.55 to $43.81 per hour

**Hours of Work**:
80 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday, some evening and weekend work may be required when needed.



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