The Company

BQE Water Inc. is a global leader in industrial water treatment and environmental solutions for the mining and resource sectors. As we continue to expand operations across North America, we are seeking experienced fly-in-fly-out Plant Supervisors to support water treatment facilities throughout Canada. Depending on operational requirements and location, this role is generally site-based and involves travel; it could also offer opportunities to support multiple facilities nationally if of interest to the right individual. We are looking for safety-focused leaders with experience in industrial plant operations, ideally with some experience with water treatment, mining, maintenance, or process operations who enjoy rotational schedules and site-based work. These are permanent, full-time positions offering year-round employment, professional development, and off-season opportunities for training and project support with an industry-leading international company.

Responsibilities

- Coordinate daily water treatment plant operations while building and maintaining strong relationships with client site management, contractors, and operational personnel.
- Supervise plant operators and visiting Junior Process Engineers, providing process training, mentorship, coaching, and professional development support.
- Execute onboarding and training programs for site-based personnel, ensuring compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational best practices.
- Lead all aspects of water treatment plant operations and maintenance, proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, efficiency gains, and operational excellence.
- Manage plant inventories,



including chemicals, consumables, tools, materials, and PPE, coordinating procurement and reorders with site owners and vendors.
- Analyze, interpret, and report plant performance data and operational KPIs to site leadership, operations management, and head office teams.
- Provide visible leadership in health, safety, environmental compliance, and risk management.
- Support the Technology Development Group through process data reconciliation, reagent consumption analysis, and plant utilization reporting.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Management.

Qualifications & Eligibility

- Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial plant operations, maintenance, technical operations, or a related process environment; at least 1 in wastewater treatment is an asset
- Demonstrated experience working in site-based industrial environments with a strong safety culture.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard workplace software applications.
- Experience preparing operational reports, performance metrics, and technical documentation.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, operations teams, and other stakeholders.
- Commitment to continuous improvement,



operational excellence, and workplace safety.
- Preferred: Experience in water treatment plants, wastewater treatment, industrial process plants, mining operations, or environmental services, with relevant water treatment certifications or operator credentials considered a strong asset.
- Preferred: Degree, diploma, or technical education in a related discipline (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing, Hydrometallurgy, Environmental Engineering, or Industrial Operations); bilingualism in English and French is also considered an asset.

Why Join BQE?

At BQE Water, you'll have the opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing international leader in industrial water treatment while working on innovative projects across Canada.

- Permanent, full-time employment with year-round career development opportunities
- Competitive annual salary of $120-150k
- Paid annual vacation
- Comprehensive healthcare plan coverage effective upon hire
- Company-funded Health Spending Account (HSA) upon probation completion
- Up to 5% GRRSP matching following successful completion of probation
- Up to $1,000 annually in education reimbursement and professional development support on 1 year of service
- Professional membership dues reimbursement (where applicable)
- Company-funded safety training and certifications
- PPE provided and travel expenses reimbursed in accordance with company policy
- Exposure to creative water treatment technologies and operations across Canada
- Rotational schedules that support work-life balance
- Opportunities for technic

📌 Water Treatment Plant Supervisor (Vancouver)
🏢 BQE Water
📍 Vancouver