Plant Supervisor (Water Treatment, Mining)

BQE Water; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthcare plan coverage

Education reimbursement and training

Job summary

BQE Water is seeking experienced Plant Supervisors to support water treatment facilities across Canada. Roles may be site-based or involve travel to multiple facilities.

You will lead plant operations, supervise operators, and drive safety and continuous improvement initiatives. We offer permanent, full-time positions with year-round employment, competitive compensation, and ongoing professional development in a global company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial plant operations, maintenance, technical operations, or a related process environment; at least 1 in wastewater treatment is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working in site-based industrial environments with a strong safety culture.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Preferred: Degree, diploma, or technical education in a related discipline; bilingual English/French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily water treatment plant operations while building relationships with client site management and contractors.
• Supervise plant operators and visiting Junior Process Engineers, providing training and mentorship.
• Execute onboarding and training programs for site-based personnel, ensuring SOP compliance and best practices.
• Lead all aspects of water treatment plant operations and maintenance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Manage plant inventories, chemicals and PPE, coordinating procurement with site owners and vendors.
• Analyze, interpret, and report plant performance data and KPIs to site leadership and head office.
• Provide leadership in health, safety, environmental compliance, and risk management.
• Support the Technology Development Group through data reconciliation and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Management.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Degree/diploma/technical education in related discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

BQE Water Inc. is a global leader in industrial water treatment and environmental solutions for the mining and resource sectors. As we continue to expand operations across North America, we are seeking experienced Plant Supervisors to support water treatment facilities throughout Canada. Depending on operational requirements and location, this role may be site-based or involve travel to support multiple facilities nationally. We are looking for safety-focused leaders with experience in industrial plant operations, water treatment, mining, maintenance, or process operations who enjoy rotational schedules and site-based work. These are permanent, full-time positions offering year-round employment, professional development, and off-season opportunities for training and project support with an industry-leading international company.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily water treatment plant operations while building and maintaining strong relationships with client site management, contractors, and operational personnel.
• Supervise plant operators and visiting Junior Process Engineers, providing process training, mentorship, coaching, and professional development support.
• Execute onboarding and training programs for site-based personnel, ensuring compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational best practices.
• Lead all aspects of water treatment plant operations and maintenance, proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, efficiency gains, and operational excellence.
• Manage plant inventories, including chemicals, consumables, tools, materials, and PPE, coordinating procurement and reorders with site owners and vendors.
• Analyze, interpret, and report plant performance data and operational KPIs to site leadership, operations management, and head office teams.
• Provide visible leadership in health, safety, environmental compliance, and risk management.
• Support the Technology Development Group through process data reconciliation, reagent consumption analysis, and plant utilization reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Management.

Qualifications & Eligibility

• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial plant operations, maintenance, technical operations, or a related process environment; at least 1 in wastewater treatment is an asset
• Demonstrated experience working in site-based industrial environments with a strong safety culture.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard workplace software applications.
• Experience preparing operational reports, performance metrics, and technical documentation.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, operations teams, and other stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and workplace safety.
• Preferred: Experience in water treatment plants, wastewater treatment, industrial process plants, mining operations, or environmental services, with relevant water treatment certifications or operator credentials considered a strong asset.
• Preferred: Degree, diploma, or technical education in a related discipline (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing, Hydrometallurgy, Environmental Engineering, or Industrial Operations); bilingualism in English and French is also considered an asset.

Why Join BQE?

At BQE Water, you'll have the opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing international leader in industrial water treatment while working on innovative projects across Canada. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing opportunities for training, development, and advancement.

• Permanent, full-time employment with year-round career development opportunities
• Competitive annual salary
• Paid annual vacation
• Comprehensive healthcare plan coverage effective upon hire
• Company-funded Health Spending Account (HSA) upon probation completion
• Up to 5% GRRSP matching following successful completion of probation
• Up to $1,000 annually in education reimbursement and professional development support on 1 year of service
• Professional membership dues reimbursement (where applicable)
• Company-funded safety training and certifications
• PPE provided and travel expenses reimbursed in accordance with company policy
• Exposure to innovative water treatment technologies and operations across Canada
• Rotational schedules that support work-life balance
• Opportunities for technical training, mentorship, and career progression within a global organization