Regional Manager - G.E. Booth Water Resources Recovery Facility

Ontario Clean Water Agency

8d•CA$110,638 - CA$155,942•Onsite

About The Position

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. As the Regional Manager, you will: Lead a diverse team of Management and Unionized staff responsible for delivery of regulatory and contractual obligations for the G.E. Booth WRRF in the Region of Peel, including all aspects of operations and maintenance. Plan, lead and manage the delivery of wastewater treatment, including incineration, and technical services for the Agency’s largest client, the Region of Peel in order to support, enable and ensure effective operational effectiveness, efficiencies, safety, and optimum asset management. Serve as a senior contact with the Region of Peel to discuss and resolve complex and critical problems pertaining to operations and maintenance and ensure client satisfaction by staying abreast of client needs and issues. Supervise all aspects and impacts of capital expansion programs on the operations of the G.E. Booth wastewater treatment facility. Provide expert operational input to the engineering, pre-design and design plans for assignments ranging from studies to major plant expansion and internally led operational and optimization initiatives. Develop and oversee business unit strategic and financial plans; developing multi-year strategic plan, budgets and resource plans. Be accountable for the business unit’s health and safety performance and regulatory compliance. Take accountability for financial performance and ensure client retention, growth and profitability. Oversee client relationship management in the business unit, along with providing support/attendance with client and Board meetings. Participate and bring expert advice to Client initiated programs ranging from technical, asset management, security, long and short-term planning and innovation and research. Be accountable for the delivery of contractual obligations and regulatory requirements. Lead the team to identify business opportunities and deliver comprehensive wastewater operations, management and advisory services to clients. Manage human resources through effective leadership of the team along with promoting diversity and inclusion and team engagement. Lead the development and management of key projects in areas such as major capital works and implementation of new technologies to increase capacity, conserve energy and find operational efficiencies. Integrate and implement OCWA’s strategies, policies, programs, guidelines and procedures across the business unit. Participate as a member of OCWA’s Senior Leadership Team and actively contribute to the development and evaluation of client service objectives, business plans, performance measures, and issues management.

Requirements

Communication and relationship management skills
Engage with the client, regulators, and members of the public.
Exceptional client focused communicator with ability to deliver concise and accurate reports and recommendations.
Strong understanding of and commitment to providing competitive, commercialized services in a client-driven business.
Experience proactively responding to client business goals, as well as economic/market environmental changes that impact long-term business plans.
Superior interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communications, assertiveness, consensus-building skills and diplomacy.
Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize, delegate and meet strict deadlines.
Experience leading employees while overseeing the management and administration of the provision of competitive and safe water treatment facilities.
Knowledge of human resources management practices, policies and guidelines.
Demonstrated analytical, consultation, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated emergency management skills and knowledge
Leadership over the financial needs of the Region and collaboration with OCWA corporate Finance
Hold a valid Class 3 or Class 4 Wastewater Treatment License Certificate. Preference given to individuals that hold valid operator licenses and that can be designated the ORO of the facilities at the Class 4 level.
Knowledge of the theories, practices and technical details of processes/techniques in the continuous operation of multi-site, technically complex wastewater services on a 24x7 basis.
Knowledge and understanding of SCADA systems and alarm monitoring, Computerized Maintenance/Asset Management Systems (Maximo) and applicable financial programs for budgeting and presentations.
Good working knowledge of federal, provincial environmental and health and safety legislation, regulations, codes, standards and amendments to comply with mandatory requirements for environmental and human health, safety and security.
Sound understanding and application of ISO 14001 standards.
Knowledge on electrical energy markets and IESO programs
Ability to conduct research and gather relevant information to develop clean water treatment service options for meeting future requirements resulting from emerging trends, technical advancements and enhancing system capacities.
Class G driver’s license.
Knowledge of financial resources management to develop and manage department budget.
Knowledge of procurement policies and procedures to oversee all stages of acquisition of goods and services and prepare RFQs and RFPs, for operational, capital project and equipment requirements.
Ability to travel to facilities, attend site meetings, as well as participate and support Team members in all aspects of operations and maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to individuals that hold valid operator licenses and that can be designated the ORO of the facilities at the Class 4 level.

Responsibilities

Lead a diverse team of Management and Unionized staff responsible for delivery of regulatory and contractual obligations for the G.E. Booth WRRF in the Region of Peel, including all aspects of operations and maintenance.
Plan, lead and manage the delivery of wastewater treatment, including incineration, and technical services for the Agency’s largest client, the Region of Peel in order to support, enable and ensure effective operational effectiveness, efficiencies, safety, and optimum asset management.
Serve as a senior contact with the Region of Peel to discuss and resolve complex and critical problems pertaining to operations and maintenance and ensure client satisfaction by staying abreast of client needs and issues.
Supervise all aspects and impacts of capital expansion programs on the operations of the G.E. Booth wastewater treatment facility.
Provide expert operational input to the engineering, pre-design and design plans for assignments ranging from studies to major plant expansion and internally led operational and optimization initiatives.
Develop and oversee business unit strategic and financial plans; developing multi-year strategic plan, budgets and resource plans.
Be accountable for the business unit’s health and safety performance and regulatory compliance.
Take accountability for financial performance and ensure client retention, growth and profitability.
Oversee client relationship management in the business unit, along with providing support/attendance with client and Board meetings.
Participate and bring expert advice to Client initiated programs ranging from technical, asset management, security, long and short-term planning and innovation and research.
Be accountable for the delivery of contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
Lead the team to identify business opportunities and deliver comprehensive wastewater operations, management and advisory services to clients.
Manage human resources through effective leadership of the team along with promoting diversity and inclusion and team engagement.
Lead the development and management of key projects in areas such as major capital works and implementation of new technologies to increase capacity, conserve energy and find operational efficiencies.
Integrate and implement OCWA’s strategies, policies, programs, guidelines and procedures across the business unit.
Participate as a member of OCWA’s Senior Leadership Team and actively contribute to the development and evaluation of client service objectives, business plans, performance measures, and issues management.