Manager of Water Wastewater Instrumentation and

**Division**:
Water & Wastewater

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

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**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Associate Director of Water and Wastewater Integrated Systems, the Manager of Water Wastewater Instrumentation and Skilled Trades is responsible for supervising the daily activities of the Millwrights, Instrumentation and Control Technicians, and Auxiliary Power Service Technicians to maintain the efficient operation of equipment within the Water & Wastewater Section.

**Education**:

- Completion of a related Apprenticeship Program from a recognized College or Trade school as a Certified Electrician (309A or 442A), Certified Instrumentation and Control Technician (447A) or Certified Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) in the Province of Ontario.

OR
- A post-secondary 3-year diploma or degree in a related field or equivalent.

**Knowledge**:

- 8,000 - 9,000 hours of work as an Apprentice, as required for trades certification with the College of Trades.
- 5 years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
- 5 years of trades related experience.
- 3 years of experience with PLC’s, SCADA systems etc.
- Minimum of 1 year of W-WW operational experience (nontrade related) for MOE license is preferred.
- Class 1 Water or Wastewater Treatment License or Class 1 Distribution or Collection License or Water Quality Analyst is preferred.
- Knowledge of provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Provincial & Federal Codes related to the trades supervised.

**Responsibilities**:
**Directs and supervises the daily work activities of the instrumentation, backflow prevention and auxiliary power trades group for the Water and Wastewater division, including regular hours and emergency response or relief activities. (50% of time)**:

- Develops and implements the technical standards for instrumentation, auxiliary power systems and other related technologies, ensuring they are consistently used and maintained.
- Develops and administers preventive maintenance (PM) programs, issuing work orders, approving work orders and closing work orders, while ensuring the satisfactory completion of the work or repairs.
- Approves and facilitates internal capital upgrades for staff ensuring they have the opportunity to participate in such projects while maintaining the required level of service for day-to-day maintenance activities.
- Determines and assigns materials, equipment and tools that may be required for work assignments and ensures their return.
- Ensures compliance with the provisions of Regional policies and procedures, keeping abreast of legislative and other changes e.g. AWWA, NSF in process and providing technical support regarding these changes.
- Maintains detailed daily work diary that will be retained for 5 years for reference in potential litigation.
- Oversees the preparation of maintenance manuals and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assists with the continuous improvement of the Division’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Conducts research and provides direction with respect to instrumentation and auxiliary power “Best Practice”, technology and resources.
- Responds to emergencies, complaints and requests for service and takes appropriate actions.

**Manages people resource planning for the division or operating unit, determining ideal organizational structures, identifying desirable role and skill mix requirements and ensuring ongoing work quality and deliverability of results. (20% of time)**:

- Enables results with the organization’s human capital strategy to foste