Water and Wastewater Manager

Town of Lafleche; Laflèche; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Lafleche is seeking a permanent Water Treatment, Distribution and Wastewater Manager to oversee all operations of the community’s water and wastewater systems in a newly upgraded facility.

The Manager will supervise plant operators, manage chemical inventories and expenditures, and coordinate reports to provincial authorities, ensuring compliance with permits and Drinking Water Quality guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must possess Class 3 Water Treatment, Class 1 Water Distribution and Class 1 Wastewater Collection and Treatment certifications.
• An applicant with Class 2 Water Treatment may be accepted if progressing toward Class 3.
• Experience with heavy manual labor is required or considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate, schedule and oversee all plant operators for water and wastewater systems.
• Monitor chemical inventories, parts, and manage expenditures; assist with annual budget.
• Ensure compliance with permits, regulations and reporting to governing bodies.

Skills

Water treatment experience

Water distribution experience

Supervisory / leadership

Budget monitoring

RO filtration

UF filtration

Education

Class 3 Water Treatment

Class 1 Water Distribution

Class 1 Wastewater Collection and Treatment

Job description

The Town of Lafleche is seeking applications for the permanent position of Water Treatment, Distribution and Wastewater Manager. The Manager ensures that all water and wastewater treatment and distribution complies with the Permits to Operate and Drinking Water Quality Management guidelines. The Manager is also responsible for submitting all required reports in accordance with the provincial regulations and acts as a direct liaison with the Water Security Agency.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate must possess a Class 3 Water Treatment, Class 1 Water Distribution and Class 1 Wastewater Collection and Treatment. An applicant with a Class 2 Water Treatment, working towards a Class 3 may be accepted. The candidate should also be able to perform heavy manual labor.

The applicant should have experience in the functions and operations of a water treatment plant and wastewater collection and discharge. A minimum of 1 year’s experience as an operator in a treatment plant is an asset. Any operational experience in RO and UF filtration would also be an asset.

Duties & Responsibilities

Operations include all points of water production, treatment, storage, instrumentation and control operations of a Class 3 water treatment and Class 1 water distribution, in a newly upgraded facility. The Manager will be required to operate as well as schedule and oversee all plant operators. The Manager is responsible for all chemical and parts inventory and ordering, monitoring expenditures and assisting with the annual budget.

Compensation

The Town of Lafleche offers competitive wages and benefits. Compensation will be based on qualifications, education and experience. This position is full time, 40 hours per week. The applicant should also be willing to work a casual weekend rotation where necessary. The Town will assist in training costs associated with the applicant maintaining the required continuing education units and certification renewals.

Town of Lafleche

35-2 nd Ave. E./PO Box 250

Lafleche, SK S0H 2K0

For more information, please contact the municipal office at 306-472-5292 or town.of.lafleche. This position will be posted until it is filled.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*The Town of Lafleche is located in southern Saskatchewan, in the center of the R.M. of Wood River No. 74, with a combined population of about 800. Various amenities are offered including a Pre K – Grade 12 school, licensed daycare, recreational opportunities for all ages and a short drive away from Thomson Lake Regional Park, Gravelbourg, and Assiniboia.