Area Supervisor; Water Treatment Level 3

Area Supervisor (Water Treatment Level
3)

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3) role at Sunshine Water Services
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Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Our operations are locally led and managed. Over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

In Canada, Nexus Water Group operates as Bluestem Utilities and West Shore Environmental Services, serving over 62,000 people in 15 British Columbia and Alberta communities.

• Compensation: $88,000 - $124,00 yearly salary
• Vacation and Holidays:
  Starting at 3 weeks of vacation and 12 statutory holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Extended health and dental coverage that is flexible to meet your unique needs. Health coverage may include chiropractic, massages or therapy.
• Sick
  
  Hours:
  
  15 sick days accrued from day 1.
• RRSP Program:
  Company matches RRSP contributions up to 5%.
• Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG):
  Voluntary groups based on shared characteristics or backgrounds.

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a skilled Area Supervisor (Water Treatment Level
3). This position is responsible for supervising all aspects of operations for the multi-utility services within their assigned operations area. They oversee, coordinate, and perform maintenance activities, monitor and enhance system performance of the various utility operations, and ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Location:

Kamloops, BC. Some travel required, including visits to working plants and construction sites. Full‑time schedule.

• Supervise, maintain, monitor, adjust, and control the process flow of multi‑utility systems in the area portfolio to ensure safe and efficient operation and compliance with safety requirements, contractual obligations, policies, codes, regulations, and laws.
• Monitor and evaluate system performances against safety, environmental, efficiency, and availability objectives; determine performance baselines and perform investigations or corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure completion of preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance by assigning, supervising, and participating in activities using the Lucity CMMS.
• Direct and supervise staff, participate in recruitment, selection, orientation, training, and evaluation; maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment while developing growth opportunities.
• Lead and support the development of safety documentation such as OERPs, SJP, SWPs, ERP, and SOPs.
• Perform site, job, and field level hazard assessments and site inspections.
• Monitor equipment and systems on site and via SCADA or Apogee systems to ensure correct operation.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance performed by Catalex operators and external contractors; oversee use of CMMS.
• Identify and report performance issues and take corrective action to prevent injuries, financial loss, and system failure.
• Oversee and participate in emergency first response as required.
• Assist with P&L budget management, forecasting, and inventory control.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in district energy, water, wastewater, or utility operations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
• EOCP Water Operator 3, and/or Wastewater Operator 3 are assets.
• Valid driver’s licence; able to provide driver’s abstract.
• Confined space awareness, first aid Level I, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ability to provide advice to staff to resolve issues.

• Confined Space Awareness
• First Aid Level I
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to provide advice to staff to resolve issues and problem situations.
• Ability to supervise and direct work of a support or technical work unit.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. Accommodations are available upon request. Thank you for your interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you possess these skills and qualifications, we invite you to apply online in confidence at

• Job Identification: 1477
• Posting Date: 12/22/2025, 09:00 PM
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Location:
  
  420 Chilcotin Road, Kamloops, BC, V2H 1G3, CA