Supervisor, Water & Wastewater Operations

April 15, 2025

Job Postings

Closing: April 29, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

The Role

Supervisor, Water & Wastewater Operations

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

The Opportunity

Join our dedicated Public Works team and play a key role in delivering safe, reliable water and wastewater services to Haldimand County. As Supervisor, Water & Wastewater Operations, you’ll oversee daily operations, maintenance, and compliance for the County’s water distribution, wastewater, and stormwater systems.

We’re looking for a knowledgeable, hands-on leader with a passion for public service, strong technical expertise, and experience managing teams. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in your community—this is the role for you!

The Perks

Defined Benefit Pension
Health Benefits
Paid Vacation
Banked Time Off
EFAP Program
Employee Recognition
Wellness Programs
Safe & Friendly Work Culture
Professional Development
Free Parking

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 Operations , Environmental Operations

Posting #: NU-2025-17

Posting Period: April 15 - 29, 2025

Employer Group: Non-Union

Reporting to: Manager, Environmental Operations

Grade: 10

Wage Range Annually: $98,244 - $119,556

Position Status: Permanent full-time

Work Hours Per Week: 35

Location: Dunnville, ON (Dunnville Water & Wastewater)

Core Competencies

Reasoning
Cognitive Flexibility
Interpersonal Communication
Initiative
Critical Thinking

Position Summary

Perform the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) duties and responsibilities as required under Ontario Regulation 128, while ensuring compliance with current legislation, regulations, and policies relative to services and programs provided. Additionally, this position will supervise and direct the daily operation, maintenance and repair of the County’s water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater collection systems to ensure a consistent and adequate supply of safe reliable potable water to meet current demand. Which includes adequate supply for fire protection and ensuring that the wastewater collection system will adequately collect and convey all sanitary waste. Overall this position plays an integral role in managing all staff allocated to the unit ensuring recruitment, coaching, and performance management methods are utilized and are in compliance with relative legislation and/or County policies and procedures while assisting in the development and monitoring of budget parameters.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

Education

Community College Graduate relative to the area of responsibility with additional Provincial Certifications such as Water Distribution and Supply Subsystem Operator (minimum level III), and Waste Water Collection Facility Operator (minimum level II). Must have the capability to obtain higher certification as required and/or directed.
Special consideration will be given to applicants with:
- Certification as a Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Subsystem Operator

Experience

Over 2 years and including 3 years of current related experience.

Knowledge/Skills

Good understanding of municipal government, its operations and services and legislation that affects division/ unit responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to lead; to inspire others to achieve greater personal success and/or higher levels of performance.
Thorough knowledge of legislation and regulations relative to an area of responsibility (i.e., Occupational Health & Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, Drinking Water Standards, Drinking Water Protection Regulations, Safe Drinking Water Act, Spills Act, etc.)
Sound/ comprehensive understanding of the latest technologies in the water and wastewater field including engineering and construction methods.
Good understanding of business processes and financial management methods to assist with the development of Division budgets and oversee assigned projects.
Demonstrated project management, planning and coordinating skills.
A Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License and access to a vehicle.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to give, obtain, seek clarification, and/or exchange routine information.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to make decisions involving multiple routine tasks, affecting department level.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with complex tasks requiring some supervision.
Demonstrated ability to exercise significant discretion and sensitivity involving occasional access to confidential data.
Proven ability to provide financial advice.
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 conscientiousness, 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)
- Knowledge of water deport software, SCADA, water analyzers and flow measuring equipment, direction flushing software etc.

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to:

Corporate

Contribute to the development of appropriate divisional policies and procedures to assist staff in efficiently and safely completing all assigned work; develop and review water, wastewater and stormwater Standard Operating Procedures along with training and orientation of these procedures for reporting staff
Ensure that corporate goals and objectives are always in consideration while work is being performed.

People

Apply sound leadership skills and human resource management practices (recruitment, development and performance evaluation) in accordance with approved policies to ensure an effective team.
Provide leadership and supervision to staff; ensure all involved with the project have a clear understanding of the work to be completed and the processes and procedures to follow (result: completion of all work within identified timeframe and budget)

Money/Asset

Assist the Division manager with budget preparation and monitor status throughout the year, taking appropriate actions to ensure adherence to the approved budget.
Obtain contracted services, working within the scope of the procurement policy
Review invoices to approve the payment.

Functional

Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure the consistent and adequate supply of safe reliable potable water for customers and for fire suppression
- Ensure requirements of the Drinking Water Quality Management System are complied with including completion of relevant documentation.
- Ensure records for all projects/ work undertaken are current accurate and complete and that documentation is readily retrievable; appropriately complete all required documentation, in order to comply with legislated and County requirements
Operation and Maintenance
- Monitor systems performance, making recommendations for improvement and maintenance programs; develop, review and update maintenance programs.
- Manage projects and activities required for the successful completion of approved projects and supervise staff working on those projects; ensure accurate use of the County’s work order management and electronic timesheet systems
- Work with various County departments to prioritize underground infrastructure replacements
Administration
- Ensure staff, County or contracted, understand and safely conduct work within applicable Acts, regulations, approved County policies and procedures; provide Health and Safety leadership.
- Administers applicable legislation and regulations relevant to the Division; including relevant collective agreements and other corporate policies.
- Research and prepare or draft reports to/for the Manager on current projects, conditions, and issues; make recommendations as required; present information at public, Council, and staff 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 Vulnerable Sector check (LE 219 or Equivalent) from within the last 6 months

Working Conditions

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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