Application Deadline:

2026-10-27

Position Title:

Operations Supervisor, W & WW

Division:

Lakeshore West Cluster (Marco Albano)

Location:

690 Heritage RoadKingsville, ON N9Y 3B2Canada

Location Hierarchy:

West

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Positions:

1

Job Term:

Full time

Job Code:

Job Code: 95505

Salary:

$1,316.68 - $1,636.27CADWeekly

Posting Status:

Post Internally and Externally & Post to OPS

Water is our business and our passion. It can be yours too. 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 environment and our responsibility for the health of the communities we serve drives us.
A job at OCWA is an opportunity to make a positive impact on millions—a big responsibility. Are you ready? We think you are. So come on in. The water is perfect.

In this role, you will plan, coordinate, administer and oversee operational and maintenance activities, including compliance with operational agreements in accordance with all relevant legislation, acts and regulations and provide team leadership to operational and maintenance staff.

Mandatory

- A valid Class 1 water, wastewater, distribution and collection certificate with a willingness and ability to obtain certification at the highest level of the facilities; at least a minimum Class 1 Certification specific to the facility and in accordance with O. Reg. 128/04 of the Safe Drinking Water Act and/or O. Reg. 129/04 of the Ontario Water Resources Act.




- Must be able to oversee construction projects for development or major repairs of facilities and plants.
- Valid Class G driver's license and required to travel within the Region.
- Be available for overtime and ability to be on-call after regular working hours as part of a rotation, with the ability to respond to on-call within a reasonable period.
- Act as the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) or Operator in Charge (OIC).
- Must be able to schedule, coordinate and assign projects; identify opportunities for improving effectiveness and efficiency of facilities and make recommendations and proposals.

Knowledge

- Knowledge, experience and training of water and wastewater treatment processes in order to operate the facilities, including current knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, Acts related to water/wastewater operations, health and safety.
- A solid understanding of complex mechanical equipment and electronic controls used in industrial processes in order to optimize asset management programs and develop written procedures for asset care and protection.
- Good knowledge of various codes, standards and policies related to administration, finance and knowledge of procurement policies and directives.
- An understanding of inventory and records management techniques to fulfill contractual obligations.
- Working knowledge of asset management principles, methodologies,



and technologies in water and wastewater applications.
- Demonstrated experience with supervising staff to train, direct and assign work activities.
- Ensure optimization of resources, staffing and financial, to effectively maintain the continuity of operations and maintenance services programs, as well assessing potential environmental impacts or health and safety concerns.
- Actively participate OCWA's health and safety policies and philosophies, ensuring the safety and well-being of your coworkers.
- Ability to address regulatory issues that require action, and assess and respond to operational problems and emergencies; assess and determine the completion of work on construction projects and approve contractor invoices, respond to requests for information and/or complaints.

SKILLS

- Good verbal and written communication skills to provide technical information, presentations and on-the-job assistance to other staff.
- Ability to take managers direction to implement, monitor, assess and improve to meet goals and objectives including team leadership and coordinating skills to motivate staff to meet goals and objectives.
- Excellent project management skills and abilities, work planning and scheduling skills to optimize the staff time based on operational needs and to ensure effective coordination of plant operations.
- Analytical and evaluating skills to assess costs, technical needs, and options to solve problems in order to resolve problems and to develop recommendations.
- Influencing and advisory skills to make effective and persuasive recommendations to management on the improvement to the effectiveness and effici

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