Senior Water & Wastewater Operations Leader

Ontario Clean Water Agency; Brechin; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible learning opportunities

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive health plan

Maternity and parental leave top-up

Job summary

Ontario Clean Water Agency is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead a dynamic team in Kawartha Trent Regional Hub. You will oversee safe water/wastewater operations, commute to Brechin, and manage capital expansion programs while aligning with regulatory requirements and client needs.

You will collaborate with engineering, finance, and field staff to optimize plant performance, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement across regional facilities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in environment, management or skilled trades.
• Certification/license in WT, WWT, WD and WWC is mandatory.
• Ability to be ORO for the facility; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert operational input and oversee management of water/wastewater treatment, distribution and collection systems.
• Supervise all aspects and impacts of capital expansion programs for facilities.
• Provide input to engineering plans for major plant expansion and design.
• Ensure operating compliance with legislation and management systems; oversee contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Negotiation

Budgeting

Project management

Staff supervision

Health & safety

Education

Post-secondary education in environment, management or skilled trades

Tools

SCADA

CMMS

Job description

Ontario Clean Water Agency is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead a dynamic team in Kawartha Trent Regional Hub. You will oversee safe water/wastewater operations, commute to Brechin, and manage capital expansion programs while aligning with regulatory requirements and client needs.

You will collaborate with engineering, finance, and field staff to optimize plant performance, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement across regional facilities.