Plant Manager, Water Purification

CityofOttawa • Ottawa, ON

1d • CA$121,709 - CA$153,879 • Onsite

About The Position

The mandate of Water Services is to provide treatment and distribution of a sustainable supply of high-quality drinking water and is committed to protecting the environment by collecting and treating wastewater for the health and prosperity of Ottawa. You are responsible for planning, managing and improving the delivery and operations of one of the City’s two water purification treatment plants and the corresponding East or West remote pumping stations, reservoirs and communal well systems, and ensuring all environmental requirements, water quality, health guidelines and standards, and preventive and corrective maintenance are performed as required. You provide professional leadership and coordination in the planning, implementation, and administration of water production policies and programs. You are also responsible for managing human (including contracted services) and financial resources, and stakeholder and partner relationships.

Requirements

• Completion of 4 year university degree in Engineering (Civil, Chemical), Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in water purification, water, environmental activities.
• Minimum of 5 years in the management of human resources and/or external contract resources.
• Minimum of 5 years in management of operating and capital budgets.
• Experience preferably in a municipal setting.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with PEO OR Chartered Chemist (C.Chem.) with ACPO OR Certified Environmental Professional (EP) with ECO Canada is desirable.
• Ontario MOE Drinking Water Treatment Operator Certificate at the appropriate level is an asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), Occupational Health & Safety Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, acts and regulations of the Ministry of Environment of Ontario, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Ministry of Natural Resources, and the Municipal Drain Act.
• Knowledge of Water Chemistry and hydraulics, CMMS and SCADA systems especially with respect to automated process control fundamentals and data collection and management techniques.
• Knowledge of Design, construction, operation, quality control and maintenance of large water supply system.
• Knowledge of Water treatment, distribution and water quality technology, practices (current & experimental) and issues and opportunities.
• Knowledge of Water-related environmental issues.
• Knowledge of Quality control and assurance theory and practices.
• General knowledge of the City of Ottawa and of corporate and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Legislation, policies, regulations, guidelines and operational procedures relevant to Drinking Water environmental issues.
• Knowledge of Contract document preparation, the tendering process and supervision of field services.
• Management experience and motivational techniques.
• Working knowledge of corporate human resource policies, practices and collective agreements related to managing in a unionized environment, including hiring, dismissal, performance management and the grievance procedure.
• Knowledge of Financial management practices and budget processes.
• Knowledge of Re-engineering, best practices, performance monitoring and organizational development concepts.
• Knowledge of Trends and developments in the Drinking Water field.
• Knowledge of Methods used to deal with the media in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of Computer applications, including MS Office, SAP, material management software, etc.
• Awareness of current and ‘best practice’ industry trends and developments and professional contacts with industry, government and other organizations concerned with municipal water supply management.
• Knowledge of Computer applications, including MS Office, SAP, Outlook, MMS, SCADA, etc.
• Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance.
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.
• English oral, reading, writing.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with PEO OR Chartered Chemist (C.Chem.) with ACPO OR Certified Environmental Professional (EP) with ECO Canada is desirable.
• Ontario MOE Drinking Water Treatment Operator Certificate at the appropriate level is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Planning, managing and improving the delivery and operations of one of the City’s two water purification treatment plants and the corresponding East or West remote pumping stations, reservoirs and communal well systems.
• Ensuring all environmental requirements, water quality, health guidelines and standards, and preventive and corrective maintenance are performed as required.
• Providing professional leadership and coordination in the planning, implementation, and administration of water production policies and programs.
• Managing human (including contracted services) and financial resources.
• Managing stakeholder and partner relationships.

Benefits

• The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
• The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager