Water Treatment Foreperson: Lead Operator & Safety

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is seeking a Foreperson, Water Treatment Operations in Fort McMurray to lead day-to-day water treatment activities and coordinate staff to meet regulatory standards. You will inspect operations, mentor operators, and drive safety and efficiency across facilities.

Role requires AEPA Level III and at least five years in water treatment with leadership experience; willingness to work rotating shifts and emergency response is essential.

Qualifications

• AEPA Water Treatment Certification Level III is required.
• Engineering Technologist Diploma is an asset.
• Five (5) years of directly related water treatment experience in a level IV water treatment facility is required.
• Two (2) years of leadership experience in an operational plant setting with demonstrated experience maintaining records and preparing technical reports is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff work activities to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect work to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Ensure efficient, safe operations of water treatment facilities through data-driven optimization using analytical equipment.
• Develop operator technical skills through training and mentoring.
• Standardize training practices for new operators to ensure consistency and quality.
• Respond to and resolve emergency issues and coordinate follow-up reports.
• Lead execution during priority and emergency work, including field planning and resource coordination.
• Analyze water records and recommend corrective actions.
• Review and file monthly testing records and project documentation.

Skills

Water treatment

Leadership

Data analysis

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

AEPA Water Treatment Certification Level III

Engineering Technologist Diploma

Tools

LCA5

Zetasizer

MS Office

Job description

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is seeking a Foreperson, Water Treatment Operations in Fort McMurray to lead day-to-day water treatment activities and coordinate staff to meet regulatory standards. You will inspect operations, mentor operators, and drive safety and efficiency across facilities.

Role requires AEPA Level III and at least five years in water treatment with leadership experience; willingness to work rotating shifts and emergency response is essential.