Area Supervisor

Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

"Nexus" means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

In Canada, Nexus Water Group operates as Bluestem Utilities and West Shore Environmental Services. We serve over 62,000 people in 15 British Columbia and Alberta communities. Our services encompass essential water and wastewater services, as well as supplemental gas and electric utility services in some areas. Our customers include municipalities, residential and commercial real estate developments, and resort properties.  Our activities are regulated by municipal bylaws.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $88,000 - $124,000 yearly salary
• Vacation and Holidays: Starting at 3 weeks of vacation and 12 statutory holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer our employees extended health and dental coverage that is flexible to meet your unique needs. This can include chiropractic, massages or therapy
• Sick Hours: We offer 15 sick days that you start accruing on day 1 to ensure that you are taking care of your wellbeing without having to worry about getting paid
• RRSP Program: We believe in investing in your future. We match your RRSP contributions up to 5%.
• Grow with us: Professionally development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance 
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Overview

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a skilled Area Supervisor (Water Treatment Level 3). This position is responsible supervising all aspects of operations for the multi-utility services within their assigned operations area. They oversee, coordinate and perform maintenance activities using Lucity, as well as monitoring and enhancing system performances of the various utility operations within the area portfolio. With the support of Operators who report directly to this position, the Area Supervisor aims to maximize the availability, reliability and compliance of all the utilities in their jurisdiction, while also ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence within their operational area.

Work Location and Schedule

This position is located in Kamloops, BC. Some travel required, including visits to working plants and construction sites.

What You'll Do

• Supervises, maintains, monitors, adjusts, and controls the process flow of Multi-Utility systems in their area portfolio, to ensure safe and efficient operation and compliance with internal safety requirements, contractual obligations, external policies, codes, regulations, and laws.
• Monitors and evaluates multi utility system performances against safety, environmental, efficiency and availability objectives. Determines operational performance baselines and performs investigations or corrective actions where necessary to optimize performance.
• Ensures the completion of preventative, corrective and predictive maintenance by assigning, supervising, and participating in the associated activities using the Lucity computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). 
• Directs and supervises staff, participating in recruitment, selection, orientation, training and evaluation of employees; maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment; developing personal growth opportunities
• Leads and supports the development of safety documentation such as OERPs, SJP, SWPs, ERP and SOPs
• Performs Site Hazard Assessments, Job Hazard Assessments, Field Level Hazard Assessments and site inspections.
• Regularly monitors all equipment and multi utility systems in their service area on site, and via the VT SCADA and or Apogee systems to ensure equipment, plant and systems are operating correctly
• Oversees and participates in preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance activities performed by Corix operators and external contractors and oversee use of CMMS system.
• Identifies and reports performance issues and take corrective action to prevent injuries, financial loss, reduction in utility availability/reliability and system failure.
• Oversees and participates in emergency first response as required.
• Assists with P&L budget management, forecasting and inventory control
   

What You'll Bring

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience of district energy and or water, wastewater and utility operations. 
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory or management role. 

Education, Certification and Licenses

• EOCP Water Operator 3, and or Wastewater Operator 3 would be an asset
• Valid driver's license; must be able to provide driver's abstract. 
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Confined Space Awareness
• First Aid Level I
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to provide advice to staff to resolve issues and problem situations.
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of a support or technical work unit.
   

Our Company

We are is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. Accommodations are available upon request. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

If you possess these skills and qualifications, we invite you to apply online in confidence