Halifax Water is inviting applications for one (1) regular full-time Manager, Water Supply Plants in the Operations Department.
This position will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of assigned water supply plants, pumping stations, and dams, operated by Halifax Water. The Manager will provide leadership to assigned plants in process operations, regulatory compliance, asset management maintenance programming, emergency preparedness and capital implementation to ensure ongoing compliance with operating approvals and water quality goals.
Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and up-to-date resume quoting Competition #HW24-155E confirming their interest by 4:30 PM on September 22, 2024.
Under the directions of the Manager, Water Services, directs and supervises Supervisors, other staff and contractors in the day-to-day operation of the assigned plants, ensuring the efficient and economical operation and maintenance of the assigned facilities and compliance with the ensure requirements of the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, Nova Scotia Water Treatment Standards, water system approvals issued by Nova Scotia Environment, and Halifax Water standards & policies. The Manager maintains a lead planning role in the ISO 14001 compliant Environmental Management System at each of the assigned sites. And they participate in a variety of management activities including hiring, performance management, attendance management, discipline, and labour relations matters such as collective agreement interpretations and proposal development.
Minimum qualifications include completion of post-secondary education in a discipline related to the area of water treatment or municipal engineering (an equivalent combination of technical training and experience in administration of plant maintenance may be considered) along with experience related to administration and plant maintenance including five years of supervisory experience in a related operation. The successful incumbent must be willing to obtain their class IV Water Treatment Operator Certification. A copy of the job description and the required qualifications for this non-union position may be viewed on the Halifax Water website (www.halifaxwater.ca).
