Division Manager, Wastewater Treatment Plant

**Department**: Liquid Waste Services
**Employee Group**:Exempt
**Location**: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby
**Salary Range/ Wage Rate**:Management / Leadership, Level 4A ($161,794.85- $190,355.78 annually)

**Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking a Division Manager, WWTP Technical Services, who will oversee the technical operations of five regional wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). In this leadership role, you will manage key functions including operational engineering, process treatment, major capital project support, and process safety engineering. Your responsibilities will include ensuring efficient, sustainable, and compliant operations, driving continuous improvements, and integrating new technologies. You will also provide technical leadership for major capital projects, oversee the commissioning and integration of new systems, and ensure process safety across all plants. Additionally, you will act as a liaison between the WWTPs and regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and leading emergency response efforts. As the Division Manager, you will collaborate with senior management, municipal partners, and regulatory bodies while providing strategic advice and fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and professional growth within the division.**

**You have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, a Professional Engineer (Eng) designation would an asset, and at least 10 years of experience in wastewater treatment, with expertise in process engineering, plant operations, and safety management. Proven leadership in managing capital projects, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional teams is essential, along with strong communication and project management skills.**

**If you are ready to lead wastewater treatment operations and contribute to the sustainability and success of the plants, we encourage you to apply.**

**The Division Manager, WWTP Technical Services reports to the Director, Wastewater Treatment & Residuals Management, Operations & Maintenance.**

**This role**:

- Leads division responsible for the technical operations of Metro Vancouver’s five wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Oversees operational engineering activities, to optimize plant efficiency, environmental sustainability and cost-effectiveness while ensuring high performance, compliance with evolving regulations, and adapting to technological advancements.
- Leads the design and commissioning of major capital projects, ensuring systems align with operational needs, regulatory standards and performance targets.
- Accountable for the Division’s budget preparation and reporting and ensures the appropriate allocation of resources within the approved budget. Monitors and controls spending ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds. Contributes to the preparation of long range financial plans; develops and implements strategic initiatives; and guides staff on cost control.
- Leads process safety initiatives and cultivates a safety-first culture across all plants. Ensures compliance with regulatory and industry safety standards, conducts risk assessments, and implements preventive measures to protect plant personnel, the community, and the environment.
- Liaises between wastewater treatment plants and regulatory agencies, ensuring all operations comply with environmental and safety regulations. Leads emergency response efforts and manages non-compliance incidents; consults with regulatory agencies, member municipalities and legal counsel and is accountable for managing follow up on regulatory investigations and remedial measures.
- Hires, supervises, directs and motivates staff and monitors performance towards division, department and corporate objectives. Ensures staff adhere to corporate and board policies and work within existing policies and procedures. Develops new systems and procedures for divisional activities.
- Leads, coaches, mentors and develops staff recognizing the importance of leadership, supervisory and technical training; develops and sustains a flexible workforce encouraging staff to pursue opportunities that complement their skills and experience.
- Leads the implementation of strategic initiatives and ensures the division’s activities are consistent with the organization’s values and goals. Provides leadership to address various emergency situations; coordinates staff and makes decisions about how to best move forward. Liaises with other divisions, departments and external parties such as Environment Canada, the Ministry of Environment, municipalities, the media and the public on various issues affecting the division’s work.
- Provides advice and guidance on approach and problem situations to others within Metro Vancouver and on behalf of the organization to contacts external to the organization; represents the organization to the media, elected officials, and the public as required.
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