Operations & Compliance Team Lead

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Who We Are
The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) believes in Our Communities, Our Environment and Our People. As a trusted partner to municipalities, First Nations communities, businesses, governments and institutions across Ontario, we provide our clients with total solutions in water and wastewater. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to help them build healthy sustainable communities and organizations.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will use your skills to support growth and development in First Nations Communities in the water/wastewater industry across Northwestern Ontario. Mentoring operators who run day to day operation of their facilities; you will be responsible for assessing facility needs, providing guidance on provincial regulatory requirements and industry standards, overseeing commissioning of new facilities and training operators, assisting in the development of standard operating procedures, facility emergency plans, maintenance plans, routine round checklists. In support of local First Nation initiatives, this position requires someone capable of working in a fast paced environment with a drive for operational excellence.

This position can be based in any one of the following locations; Thunder Bay, Dryden, Kenora, Sioux Lookout or Red Lake

How do I qualify?

What we are looking for:

Mandatory
• Class 2 certification in Water Treatment, Class 1 Wastewater Treatment
• May consider lesser qualified candidates as underfill - minimum OIT as specified in O.Reg. 128/04 of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Must be available to be on-call after regular working hours.
• Extensive travel within the area.

Knowledge:

• Sound technical knowledge of the theories, principles and practices related to the operations, maintenance and administration of water treatment and distribution systems.
• Technical knowledge and practical experience in water treatment, pumping stations, pumps and related equipment, maintenance and repairs.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental health and safety legislation, regulations, procedures and guidelines including the Safe Drinking Water Act, Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Regulations 180/03, 128/03 and 169/03, Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Fire Prevention Association Standards 291, Traffic Management Section 7 of the Highway Traffic Act as well as other statues to monitor program delivery and ensure compliance.
• Position requires an understanding of SCADA system and alarms monitoring, knowledge and understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Emergency Management System (EMS) and requirements of Water Quality Sampling.
• Working knowledge of the water and wastewater industry.
• Experience/knowledge of a skilled trade; coordination and control of operating resources.

Skills and Ability include:

• Good Problem solving, planning, project management, financial, analytical and research skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with staff, clients, senior management and other levels of government.
• Sound computer skills, leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff to ensure that all operational and maintenance requirements are addressed and support the Senior Operations Manager in negotiating changes or adjustments as process requirements change.
• Ability to review and revise facility maintenance procedures, identify key critical equipment at each facility, ensure traffic protection planning is followed, complete chamber inspection reports, ensure that hydrant maintenance program is complete, coordinate shut-downs and other distribution process deviations, conduct meter readings, perform maintenance duties as required.
• Ability to provide training to facility operations and maintenance staff.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.
• Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 20 years.
• Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents.
• Comprehensive Health Plan.
• Life and Disability Insurance.

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, July 19, 2018 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.