Water and Wastewater Hub Supervisor

Water and Wastewater Hub Supervisor (**Job# 163**)

Location: IFNA Thunder Bay Office (in person)

Department: Technical Services

Type of Role: Full-Time Term

The Water and Wastewater Hub Supervisor is responsible for providing guidance, technical expertise, and operational support to IFNA member communities regarding their water and wastewater systems. Reporting directly to the Technical Services Manager, they play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal and provincial water quality standards, emergency response coordination, and effective maintenance management.

**Responsibilities**:

- 1. Program Leadership and Evaluation
- Provide expert advice and evaluation to IFNA member community managers on water and wastewater systems planning, operation, and maintenance.
- Regularly collect, report, and analyze water quality data to mitigate risks and prevent contamination.
- Implement and manage Preventative Maintenance (PM) systems and Maintenance Management Plans (MMP) to enhance the efficiency and lifespan of infrastructure.
- Manage budgeting, recordkeeping, and third-party contracts to support operational and strategic initiatives.

2. Emergency Response
- Provide 24/7 technical expertise; oversight; and emergency response coordination.
- Develop Emergency Management Plans (EMP) to respond effectively to critical situations.

3. Team Leadership
- Develop operator capacity by coordinating training and ensures appropriate licensing requirements are achieved to meet the current Federal and Provincial water quality standards (whichever is the more stringent).
- Provide performance feedback and setting of team goals to ensure alignment with overall department plans.

**Position Requirements**:

- Certified Engineering Technologist or Technician in Water and Wastewater Systems Technology or equivalency in Business Management.
- Valid Ontario Driver's license with clear driving abstract
- Note: Flexibility is key at IFNA. You may occasionally cover tasks outside your role, ensuring comprehensive support for our organization's mission._

We offer a full benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, short
- and long-term disability, pension and vacation starting at 3 weeks.
- Communicate effectively both in writing and verbal communication within IFNA and external support organizations.
- Familiarity of Indigenous communities and organizations; experience working for an Indigenous organization especially in a remote setting
- Knowledge of Indigenous funding agencies and governments.
- Understanding of Indigenous history, traditions, and beliefs with the ability to implement cultural values and practices within the delivery of services; Ability to speak one of the Indigenous dialects is an asset.
- Familiarity of Indigenous communities and organizations; experience working for an Indigenous organization.
- Willingness to travel to communities via small aircraft and/or vehicle.

**Salary**: $75,000 / year

**Schedule**: Regular hours from Monday to Friday with weekends, overtime and on-call availability.

**Deadline**: September 2, 2024

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Thunder Bay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Location**:

- Thunder Bay, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-09