Supervisor, Water & Wastewater Compliance

February 19, 2025

Job Postings

Closing: March 4, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

The Role

Supervisor, Water & Wastewater Compliance

This is a permanent full-time role at the County, with an annual compensation range of $98,244 – $119,556.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of a water and wastewater treatment facility's operations to ensure adherence to all applicable environmental regulations, permits, and standards, including monitoring water quality, managing treatment processes, and supervising staff to maintain compliance with relative legislation.

Additionally, you will play an integral role in providing supervision, leadership and direction to assigned staff ensuring recruiting, coaching and performance management methods are in compliance with relative legislation and/or County policies and procedures.

The Perks

Hybrid Work Options
3 Weeks Starting Vacation
Flexible Working Hours
Health Benefits
EFAP Program
Employee Recognition
Wellness Programs
Professional Development
Free Parking
Safe & Friendly Work Culture

The County

Haldimand County is a single-tier municipality with a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering exceptional services to our citizens. With a focus on excellence, our county stands as an outstanding place to work and live. By joining our dynamic team, you open the door to a rewarding career where we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, their families, and the communities we serve.

At Haldimand County, we believe in the Net Better Off philosophy. This means we’re passionate about helping our staff thrive and advance in an equitable workplace.

Job Description

Supervisor, Water & Wastewater Compliance, Environmental Operations

Posting #: NU-2025-04

Posting Period: February 18 - March 4, 2025

Employer Group: Non-Union

Reporting to: Manager, Environmental Operations

Grade: 10

Wage Range Annually:

Position Status: [e.g. Permanent full-time]

Work Hours: $98,244 – $119,556

Location: Cayuga, ON (Haldimand County Administration Building)

Core Competencies

Reasoning
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Cognitive Flexibility
Initiative

Position Summary

Responsible for supervising water and wastewater technical staff, while also providing supervision of the daily operations of the County’s WWW compliance and associated staff. Additionally, this position will provide assistance with the management of all water and wastewater contracts, project consultants and in-house staff assigned to specific capital projects, technical studies and planning exercises, all while ensuring compliance with current legislation, regulations and policies in water and wastewater including DWQMS. Overall, this position plays an integral role in providing supervision, leadership and direction to assigned staff ensuring recruiting, coaching and performance management methods are in compliance with relative legislation and/or County policies and procedures.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

Education

University degree or College Diploma relative to the area of responsibility
Quality Management Certification (including DWQMS experience and Backflow Prevention is preferred) – must be eligible and willing to obtain within a designated timeframe)

Experience

Five years of experience relating to quality management systems
Demonstrated experience relating utilities with a preference toward drinking water and/or wastewater operations
Municipal operations experience preferred
Possession of Operator Certification in Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection would be an asset.

Knowledge/Skills

Strong understanding and experience working within quality management systems
Effective research skills relating to regulatory changes and interpretation
Strong continuous improvement skills
Strong facilitations skills
Demonstrated root cause analysis and audit skills
Good understanding of municipal government, its operations, services and legislation that affects the divisional responsibilities.
Sound understanding of policies, legislation and regulations relative to the area of responsibility.
Good knowledge of business processes and financial management methods to assist with the development of Division and Unit goals and objectives; the development of Division budgets and to work within approved budgets and recommend and/or take appropriate action to maintain sound financial positions.
Must possess a valid class “G” Ontario driver’s license.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to report, explain, provide clarification, and persuade to gain approval
Demonstrated initiative and ability to make decisions involving multiple routine tasks, affecting department level.
Demonstrated ability to work independently referring only major problems to supervisor/managers.
Demonstrated ability to exercise significant discretion and sensitivity involving occasional access to confidential data.
Proven ability to make responsible purchases.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills involving occasional ingenuity, and minor refinement of procedures when necessary.
Demonstrated capability to act as a leader within a functional area, including providing advice and training.
Organizational skills with specialized attention to detail to avoid errors and ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment and guide interdisciplinary team-based discussions to increase staff morale, team building, collaboration and community pride, including managing conflict and emergencies using tact, diplomacy, empathy and conflict resolution skills to resolve issues.
Technology Aptitude
- Demonstrated intermediate computer skills to utilize various technological devices and programs while adhering to cybersecurity and best practices are followed.
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to:

Corporate

Administer applicable legislation and regulations relevant to the division; including relevant collective agreements and other corporate policies.
Contribute to the development of appropriate divisional policies and procedures to assist staff in efficiently and safely completing all assigned work.

People

Directly supervise unionized WWW Technologist to ensure group tasks, priorities, goals and responsibilities are achieved and delivered.

Money/Asset

Assist the Division with Capital and Operating budget preparation and monitor the status of assigned accounts/projects throughout the year.
Review invoices to approve the payment.
Secure contracted service providers, working within the scope of the procurement policy

Functional

Regulatory Compliance
- Act as quality management system representative for the County’s DWQMS
- Act as primary contract administrator of the County’s drinking water and wastewater treatment operating contracts
- Act as primary County contact for MECP inspections, inquiries and reporting requirements related to the water and wastewater treatment facilities, distribution and collection systems, DWQMS.
- Direct oversight of the water, wastewater by-laws.
- Coordination with industries to ensure compliance with Sanitary Discharge Agreements.
- Responsible for Permits to Take Water, Drink Water System Certificates & ECA renewals to ensure compliance.
Operation and Maintenance
- Assist manager with strategic planning, goal setting, priorities and capital/ operational objectives for the division.
- Direct consultants and staff involved with assigned capital projects; Supervise the preparation of tenders and quotes, both those prepared by consultants and those prepared by County staff, the tendering process and accounts management of applicable budgeted works.
- Provide on-going support to the Manager to ensure deliverables and objectives are being met for the water and wastewater treatment contracts.
- Oversee the Biosolids management program.
Administration
- Deliver supervision, continued development and implementation of Distribution/ Collection systems optimization and water accountability programs.
- Research and prepare briefing notes/ draft reports to/for the Manager on current projects and operational issues, making recommendations as required; present information at public meetings, Senior Management Team and Council meetings.

Demonstrate commitment to the Haldimand County Code of Conduct

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job.

Position Requirement(s)

A current police check (LE 219 or Equivalent) from within the last 6 months

Haldimand County envisions all County staff to possess a high degree of Ethical Behaviour & Professionalism, Political Acumen, Relationship Management, Credibility, Flexibility & Adaptability, Empathy & Compassion, Entrepreneurship, and Customer Service.

Haldimand County is an equal-opportunity employer that strives for inclusivity and belonging for all. Accommodation is available at any stage of the hiring process to applicants with differing abilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at hrhelpdesk@HaldimandCounty.on.ca.

County employees who are interested in applying for this position must complete the EMPLOYEE APPLICATION FORM via the County’s Intranet - FuNK and submit it online with a resume and cover letter by 4:30 p.m. on the last day of this posting.

We thank you for your interest in working for Haldimand County. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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