Supervisor III - Wastewater Treatment Plant

Posting #: 2026-11

Title:

Supervisor III - Wastewater Treatment Plant (Full Time)

Department:
Utility Operations

New

The incumbent in this class assists management to achieve an efficient operation of the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant through reliable performance in staff supervision during the operation, maintenance, and upgrading of the City facilities, observing and complying with municipal and provincial policies and regulations and recognized acceptable safety practices.
The incumbent in this class is a first line working supervisor responsible for the supervision of subordinates, works projects and equipment; planning, directing and coordinating the work of subordinates and projects; training, disciplining and evaluating the performance of staff; assigning work to subordinates and ensuring an acceptable standard of completion; assessing the performance of personnel and equipment under his or her supervision and preparing written reports on personnel and equipment.
The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of equipment as warranted for the efficient, effective operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and related facilities; receiving oral and written assignments which may be supplemented by sketches and blueprints.
The incumbent shall be responsible for materials and equipment assigned to them; organizing the labour, materials and equipment to ensure they are available at the time and locations as required; ensuring that all safety measurements necessary are taken to protect personnel, equipment, material and the public from injury and damage.
The incumbent will be required to perform other related tasks as assigned.
Assignments and responsibilities are performed under general supervision and are subject to review, inspection and evaluation by the WWTP Superintendent.
During prolonged absences of the WWTP Superintendent, the incumbent may be required to act in this capacity with regard to Wastewater Treatment Plant operations.
The incumbent shall at all times give priority to ensuring the proper treatment of incoming wastewater flows to produce an effluent in compliance with provincial regulations.
The incumbent, as directed, shall also be responsible for coordinating work of City staff with that of contractors engaged by the City.

Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent courses in trades, such as pipe fitting, plumbing, millwrighting, electrical repairs, carpentry, welding, etc., with previous experience in a supervisory role, augmented with formal training in effective supervision - OR - an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Possess a valid B.C. Driver’s Licence.
• Have or be able to obtain a Class IV Certificate - Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator as per the B.C. Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP).
• Superior knowledge of all mechanical, electrical, and control systems required to effectively operate and maintain the pumping and mechanical equipment typical of wastewater plants.
• Must have superior knowledge of gas handling and injection equipment including operation, maintenance and repair, the transportation and handling of materials classified as dangerous goods, and the safety precautions associated with these tasks.
• Have an updated understanding of wastewater treatment practices and procedures to apply process observations and laboratory data to effect proper process control decisions.
• Sound knowledge of the methods, procedures, principles, and practices of equipment and tools used that are applicable to the work.
• Able to understand verbal and written instructions in English, complete required forms and perform all facets of related mathematics including basic hydraulics of piping systems, causes of head loss, water hammer, pump characteristics, flow gradients, flow calculations, dosage calculations, and the various calculations required for producing lab data required for proper plant process control decisions.
• Able to recognize, rectify, and/or report on actual or potential safety hazards.
• Able to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Good knowledge of hazards and safety precautions required in the…