Application Deadline: 2026-09-14 Position Title: Senior Operations Manager Division: Central Worker Type: Regular Number of Positions: 1 Job Duration: Job Term: Full time Job Code: Job Code: M1011B Salary: $97,623.00 - $141,892.00CADAnnual Posting Status: Post Internally and Externally & Post to OPS OPS Job ID: 248753

Water is our business and our passion. The water professionals at OCWA know the value of water better than anyone. Our work benefits communities across Ontario every day. Our job (and possibly yours) is also to return treated and safe water back to our lakes and rivers. At OCWA, we have a deep respect for the workplace and our responsibility for the health of the communities we serve drives us. The water is perfect.

Provide expert operational input and oversee the management and administration of efficient and safe water/wastewater treatment, distribution and collection systems.

Supervise all aspects and impacts of capital expansion programs of water/wastewater treatment facilities.

Ensure operating compliance with existing legislation and management systems.

Lead/provide strategic/technical expertise, advice and policy recommendations to regional/OCWA management and regional clients/partners on preventative maintenance strategies and technical solutions to support client operations and OCWA business development objectives.

Ability to be ORO for the facility

Technical Skills and Knowledge: Technical knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices related to wastewater treatment and collection systems; operations and processes to lead/manage regional maintenance and electrical programs and technical services related to process control and legislation/standards compliance and ensure optimum operation of regional facilities.

Technical knowledge of water treatment and distribution maintenance best practices and standards, and industrial, electrical and electronic instrumentation and control theory, principles and practices and assessment techniques for the selection, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of a wide variety of complex control, monitoring and telemetry communication systems to plan and lead maintenance and electrical system construction, monitoring, and repair operations.

Ability to obtain certification to the highest level of the facilities.

Knowledge and understanding of SCADA system, alarms monitoring, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)



and applicable financial programs for budgeting and presentations.

Ability to comprehend and apply asset management practices.

Knowledge and application of energy management principles.

Knowledge of relevant legislation, polices, standards and procedures to manage the development and delivery of regional maintenance and electrical systems, processes and services.

Demonstrated operational management skills to lead the day-to-day coordination and control of maintenance and electrical process services to large complex facilities, plants and systems.

Knowledge of maintenance inspection principles and methods to lead the conducting of equipment/system reviews, regulatory inspections, and compliance and health/safety audits.

Conceptual, analytical, problem solving and risk management skills to lead the identification and analysis of preventative maintenance issues/gaps and the research/assessment of process optimization opportunities and system/service options/strategies to meet needs.

Post-secondary education in environment, management or skilled trades.

Communication, Political Acuity and Relationship Management Skills.

Knowledge of client business goals and directions, economic/market environmental changes that impact on client’s long-term business plans.

Knowledge of business management practices to operate efficiently in order to realize gain while maintaining a high level of service.

Excellent qualitative and quantitative research, planning and evaluating skills.

You have demonstrated leadership experience to develop, manage and mentor a team for optimal performance and delivery of results and alignment with organization objectives.

You have experience developing and overseeing strategic plans, policy and program initiatives.

You have demonstrated skills in developing, building and leading organizational capacity through inclusive, positive, and values-based leadership.

Knowledge of financial resources management to develop and manage department budget and capital projects.





Knowledge of procurement policies and procedures to oversee all stages of acquisition of goods and services and prepare RFQs and RFPs.

Demonstrated knowledge of human resources management practices, policies and guidelines.

Demonstrated knowledge of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Flexible learning and development opportunities.

Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.

Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 30 years.

A defined benefit pension plan; comprehensive health plan; life and disability insurance. Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents.

OPS/OCWA’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer and we offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

As the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Canada, we manage over 800 facilities from small well systems and lagoons to large water and wastewater treatment plants.

Consider this opportunity if you are a motivated, team oriented individual seeking a career in the water and wastewater industry.

With water, your career path is clear.

For more than 30 years, municipalities, First Nations communities, institutions and industry have put their trust in OCWA to provide water, wastewater and stormwater services.

Our extraordinary work demands a community of remarkable people.

📌 Senior Operations Manager - 2nd Shift (Mississauga)
🏢 Ontario Clean Water Agency
📍 Mississauga