Operations Supervisor, Water & Wastewater

The Ontario Clean Water Agency; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Clean Water Agency is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the Water & Wastewater division. This fixed-term role focuses on safe and competitive provision of treatment services in the Georgian Highlands Region, requiring compliance oversight and team leadership. Ideal candidates will possess significant operational management experience within the water sector, ensuring the provision of safe drinking water to the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading operations and maintenance staff.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater regulations and compliance.
• Certification in water/wastewater management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer safe water and wastewater treatment services.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and OCWA policies.
• Oversee operation and management of treatment facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Water management

Wastewater treatment

Job description

Operations Supervisor, Water & Wastewater

Division Operations, Georgian Highlands Region

Locations: 30 Woodland Drive, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 2V5

Job Term: Fixed Term Contract (12 months with possibility of extension)

Job Code: Operational OST 16 (95505)

Salary: $1,316.68 – $1,636.27 per week (plus pay for water/wastewater certification)

Posting Status: OPEN

File No.: OCWA-92-25-GEOR

Job ID: 230945

Job Closing: June 26, 2025

The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) believes in Our Communities, Our Environment, and Our People. As a trusted partner to municipalities, First Nations communities, businesses, governments, and institutions across Ontario, we provide total solutions in water and wastewater. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to help build healthy, sustainable communities and organizations, providing safe and reliable drinking water to thousands of Ontarians each day.

Join our team as a water/wastewater professional with OCWA!

In this role, you will lead and administer the provision of safe and competitive water and wastewater treatment services for a large cluster of plants within the Georgian Highlands Region. You will provide guidance to operations and maintenance staff, oversee and support the operation, maintenance, and management of facilities within the cluster, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, OCWA policies and procedures, contractual obligations, and client service principles. The incumbent will also act as Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) or Operator in Charge (OIC).