Wastewater Programs Manager - Data-Driven System Optimizer

Ontario Water Works Association; North Carolina; On-site; USD 71,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension plan

Sick and vacation entitlements

Comprehensive group benefits package

Job summary

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is seeking a permanent full-time Program Manager, Wastewater Services for the CK Public Utilities Commission. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and improving programs that enhance regulatory compliance, system reliability, and environmental performance.

You will lead practices related to inflow & infiltration reduction, overflow monitoring, and data-driven decision making, while coordinating with internal departments, Entegrus, contractors, and

Qualifications

• Three-year post-secondary diploma or university degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Engineering Technology, Applied Science, Water Resources, or related discipline.
• Four to six years of progressively responsible experience in municipal wastewater collection, water/wastewater utilities, infrastructure management, engineering, asset management, water resources, environmental compliance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of municipal wastewater collection systems, with experience in inflow and infiltration reduction, wastewater regulatory compliance, pollution prevention and control.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain wastewater collection system programs supporting regulatory compliance and performance.
• Lead programs to reduce extraneous flows, overflows, and improve system capacity and efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal departments, consultants, and regulators; oversee budgets and policy development.
• Analyze data and prepare reports, business cases, and presentations for management and regulatory agencies.
• Support public education and communications related to wastewater systems and I&I reduction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication & project management

Data analysis & reporting

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field

4–6 years municipal wastewater experience

Knowledge of wastewater systems and regulatory compliance

Tools

ArcGIS

SCADA

Water modelling

Power BI

Data analytics software

Job description

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is seeking a permanent full-time Program Manager, Wastewater Services for the CK Public Utilities Commission. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and improving programs that enhance regulatory compliance, system reliability, and environmental performance.

You will lead practices related to inflow & infiltration reduction, overflow monitoring, and data-driven decision making, while coordinating with internal departments, Entegrus, contractors, and