Supervisor, Field Operations - Water Operation (Construction)

City of Regina; Regina; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Regina is seeking a senior leader to manage a unit delivering city-wide sewer and water operations, construction, preservation and maintenance programs. You will provide operational analysis, supervise staff, and oversee budgets and contracts to ensure safe, efficient service.

Reporting to a manager, this role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a focus on performance metrics and labour relations within the City framework.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or GED required.
• 8+ years in sewer or water, with 5+ years supervisory experience.
• Level 4 Operator Certification required.
• Strong leadership, project management and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data, budgets, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise work units and contractors in sewer and water operations.
• Apply operational best practices for field equipment, construction, and maintenance.
• Plan, direct, manage, evaluate, and enhance work activities and resources.
• Manage capital projects and operating budgets, including contract administration.
• Interpret specifications, regulations, and policies to ensure compliance.
• Resolve labour relations issues within collective agreements as needed.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Project management

Advanced communication

Financial analysis

Technical computations

Policy interpretation

Team coordination

Advanced computer skills

Education

Grade 12 or GED

Post-secondary education 1 year

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Access database

EmpCenter

Job description

Job ID: 3726

Openings: 1

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 21

Division: City Operations

Department: Water, Waste & Environment

Branch: Water Operations

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: Permanent

Hourly Salary: $37.18 - $46.27

Annual Salary: $78,174.00 - $97,298.00

Date Posted: October 2, 2026

Closing Date: October 15, 2026

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, people of disabilities, and members of equity-deserving communities, to apply. The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for leadership and management of a work unit responsible for providing city-wide operational, construction, preservation and maintenance programs and services related to sewer and water services. The position provides operational analysis and expertise to the sewer and water areas. The position typically reports to a manager.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate and provide expertise regarding the application of operational best practises within related industries.
• Operational best practices comprise of field equipment selection, suitability, and allocation; field construction/maintenance practices, sequencing, and practicality limitation; field/historical performance of traditional/local maintenance treatments and materials; manpower and equipment allocation; in-house manufacturing/modification to sewer and water infrastructure; field/operational considerations for new material/equipment; equipment training priorities etc.
• Organize and supervise work unit(s) and contractors engaged in the performance of tasks relating to the sewer and water operations; construction; preservation; maintenance; and management of infrastructure and projects related to water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Plan, direct, manage, evaluate, and enhance the work activities, resources, quality, and performance of the work unit(s), programs, and services.
• Manage capital projects and operating programs and budgets, including contract administration.
• Identify, recommend, and implement changes and improvements to operational, preservation and maintenance plans, programs, procedures, materials, equipment, staffing, contractor operations and work schedules.
• Maintain, analyze, and interpret operational, technical, and financial data and statistics for evaluating performance with respect to quality, productivity, efficiency, effectiveness, and safety.
• Facilitate the resolution of Labour Relations issues in accordance with the Collective Agreements and approved policies and practises including corrective discipline.
• Recruit staff and provide effective performance management.
• Provide management and quality assurance to ensure work is carried out efficiently, effectively, safely and in accordance with legislation and recognized policies, practises, and standards.
• Approve requisitions, expenditures, and other transactions within the limits of established authority.

Key Qualifications

• Grade 12 or GED.
• The knowledge, abilities and skills are typically obtained through a minimum of eight (8) years experience in sewer or water or a related industry, with a minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience, and one (1) year of post-secondary education in a related discipline.
• Must bring Level 4 Operator Certification, as identified under the Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Standards in the category relevant to their operating area.
• Must have demonstrated supervisory, leadership, and project management abilities to plan and organize operational programs, projects, and resources.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of supervisory and leadership principles and effective practices.
• Knowledge of sewer and water infrastructure planning, design, materials, and technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of sewer and water infrastructure construction, preservation, and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to make technical, financial, and statistical computations, compilations, estimates, analysis, and evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and assure pertinent specifications, regulations, bylaws, and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to set up efficient, effective, and safe work programs, processes, plans, and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve labour relations issues and interpret local union agreements as required to effectively and efficiently oversee work unit(s).
• Advanced computer skills operating current City software such as Microsoft applications, GIS, Access database, EmpCenter, etc. to retrieve data, prepare operational, technical and business computations, reports, drawings, plans, reports, and presentations, and use e-mail.

Working/Other Conditions

• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license and have a vehicle available for work usage (travel allowance is provided).
• Candidates must be willing to obtain Air Brake Certification.
• Employees must participate in training and be willing and able to complete recognized certification programs and courses to perform the work and maintain status.
• Will be required to work from variable bases of operation.
• Must be able and willing to perform work of a physical nature in all types of plants, field environments and inclement conditions.
• Must be comfortable working in environments where sewage is present.
• Must be willing to be on call, perform overtime, work shift and/or irregular hours.
• Must respond to call outs and emergencies as required.

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses.

Note: Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted