Supervisor, Underground Services

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo•Derwent, AB

5d•CA$129,438 - CA$136,834•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a career that’s grounded in action and driven by purpose. At the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Environmental Services team is at the heart of sustainability and safety. Whether you're operating advanced water treatment systems or managing solid waste and underground infrastructure, you’ll play a vital role in protecting public health and the environment. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves for a career that combines purpose, precision, and progress, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Ability to empower people, strong organizational skills, and use of innovative approaches in situations involving rapid change, shifting priorities, and/or simultaneous demands.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to assess situations from a business perspective.
Strong team player with a collaborative style and project management and facilitation skills.
Proven customer focus with demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with internal customers, external providers, and industry contacts.
Thorough understanding of all legislation, standards, and best practices pertaining to water distribution.
Proficient in various software applications.
Sound, practical judgment using independent decision making.
Knowledge of all equipment used in water distribution, wastewater collection, and metering.
Ability to provide a Criminal Record Check for review and acceptance.
A valid Class five (5) Operator’s Licence is required as incumbent may be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use.
Must be willing to work outside in all conditions.
Immunizations are strongly recommended for work in unsanitary conditions.

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
Certified Engineering Technologist (registered with ASET) or education specific to water distribution/wastewater collection and metering totaling a minimum of 180 continued education units (CEU’s) are preferred.
Level II Water or Wastewater treatment/distribution/collection Certification is preferred.
Experience working in a public sector environment with unionized and non-unionized employees considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Performs supervisory tasks for assigned team members.
Works with team to plan and balance workload.
Ensures that the team is managed fairly and consistently and that work processes are followed and coordinated to guarantee service levels.
Mentors, coaches, and provides support to staff.
Assists in recruitment and training of staff.
Participates in the continuous research, development, improvement, and implementation of effective departmental strategies, tools, and guidelines based on the Municipality’s best practices.
Analyzes the effectiveness of departmental programs and makes suggestions for further improvement.
Provides input on department business plans, initiatives, and budget to ensure continuous achievement of department goals.
Identifies and recommends changes to communication strategies affecting water distribution and/or wastewater collection.
Investigates and responds to customer complaints and concerns.
Identifies, recommends, and implements measures for improving long range operating programs.
Maintains communication with external agencies and departments of the Provincial government involved in water distribution, wastewater collection and metering.