Job ID #32201: Supervisor, SCADA

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

• Job ID #32201: Supervisor, SCADA (Instrumentation & Control)
• Union: CUPE Local 1041
• Job Description ID #: A11270
• Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on September 2, 2026.
• Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy 
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
  

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Superintendent SCADA, the SCADA Supervisor (SCADA Instrumentation & Control) will assume accountability and responsibility for the overall development, implementation and execution associated with the water and wastewater treatment facilities and outstations as required as part of the City’s Water and Wastewater Treatment Section’s responsibilities.  Provide expertise and direction in the development of tender documents, consultant selections, budget preparation, scoping documents and review of operations and maintenance of our facilities.

This position provides SCADA expertise for all water and wastewater facilities operated by the city, responsible for the maintenance and of the SCADA system including network, networked equipment, PAC, , as well as overall system monitoring and security. This position will also provide SCADA expertise to other groups as part of Hamilton Water, supporting project design specification and detailed review of engineering design and review of construction ensuring compliance with applicable standards and specifications. In addition, oversee, coordinate and implement ongoing maintenance pertaining to SCADA system hardware and software as required in the division.

The Supervisor (SCADA Instrumentation & Control) is required to effectively communicate with staff in areas of operations, maintenance, capital delivery, construction, planning and development as well as, contractors and consultants to resolve problems, execute project work and/or develop policies, procedures and specifications for SCADA systems as required in the division.

The overall job focus is to implement and maintain solutions for the maintenances of SCADA, automation of plant operations and engineering tasks to support functions of departmental staff using SCADA technology.

GENERAL DUTIES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

Direct and supervise SCADA technician staff in the performance of their maintenance duties of SCADA and assistance of troubleshooting field devices with maintenances trades 

Provide leadership, technical advice and direction to staff within the section. Promote teamwork and integration between internal and external parties participating in cross functional and SCADA maintenance initiatives.

Ensure that employees are provided with and use the appropriate equipment, material and/or procedures required to perform the assigned duties.  Ensure that all employees perform work in a