Wastewater Treatment Manager

1 day ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Halifax Water Full time
Job Title: Manager of Wastewater Treatment

Halifax Water is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager of Wastewater Treatment to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective operation of our wastewater treatment systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Direct and supervise staff in the day-to-day operation of the wastewater treatment systems, ensuring efficient and economical operation and maintenance.
  • Participate in management activities, including hiring, performance management, attendance management, discipline, and labour relations matters.
  • Develop and implement emergency plans, including environmental emergency plans, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
  • Review design criteria, provide design input, and participate in consultant evaluations to recommend changes to existing wastewater treatment plants.
  • Serve as a technical resource to Halifax Water on wastewater treatment needs and participate on the WWT core advisory team.
  • Assist in wastewater treatment research, solving wastewater treatment issues, improving treatment methodologies, and developing and implementing wastewater compliance plans.
  • Initiate or recommend special projects to improve the performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the wastewater treatment section.
  • Coordinate Capital Budget and Operations Budget processes and participate in long-term financial planning for the WWT section.
  • Implement and oversee the Laboratory Quality Assurance and Quality Control Program and CAEAL certification for all wastewater facilities.
  • Oversee the utilization of Computerized Maintenance Management software, including implementation strategies, upgrades, and training.
  • Represent the WWT section on various committees, including Health and Safety, Labour Management, and others.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (Engineering, Environmental Science, etc.) with 5 years of broad experience in stormwater, wastewater, and other municipal systems, plus supervisory experience.
  • Completion of post-secondary education in a discipline related to the area of wastewater treatment, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience in administration or plant maintenance.
  • Experience related to administration and plant operations, including five years of supervisory experience in wastewater treatment, biosolids management, or a related operation.
  • Possess or willing to obtain Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate (Level IV) issued by Nova Scotia Department of Environment.
  • Must possess a valid Nova Scotia Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree with research aptitude.
  • Thorough knowledge of related Provincial and Federal regulatory requirements and Halifax Water emergency plans.
  • Excellent leadership, motivation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated supervisory skills and proven ability to perform within a team environment to accomplish organizational goals.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with excellent negotiation skills.
  • Working knowledge of budgets, business planning, procurement, and human resource procedures.
  • Proven ability to work within a unionized workplace and administer the collective agreement.
  • Thorough understanding of Halifax Water software, process instrumentation, and Programmable Logic Control Systems (PLCs).
  • Ability to manage high-level, long-term contracts.
Working Conditions:

Hours of work: 8:30 – 4:30 p.m. Overtime: As required by plant operations. Moderate physical, emotional, and mental demands. Periodically subjected to chemical fumes, malodours, bacterial aerosols, VOC (volatile organic compounds).



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