Manager of Utilities

The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time
Manager of Utilities
, based in Lake Country, BC
.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership and oversight for the District's Utilities team, including recruitment, performance management, employee development, succession planning, and workplace safety;
• Manager the operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of the District's water, wastewater, reservoir, dam, hydroelectric, and solid waste services;
• Lead emergency response and operational preparedness activities, ensuring service continuity and after-hours operational readiness;
• Oversee utility infrastructure systems, including SCADA, water quality programs, dam safety requirements, and long-term water supply and sustainability planning;
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve utility policies, procedures, operating plans, and asset management initiatives;
• Prepare and manage operating budgets, reports, business plans, and presentations to Council, while supporting strategic and long-range departmental objectives;
• coordinate utility capital projects and contractor activities, ensuring compliance with District standards, regulatory requirements, and project objections; and
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Indigenous communities, government agencies, regional partners, agricultural stakeholders, contractors, and the public to support collaboration service delivery.

To qualify for this role, you must have a diploma in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering Technology, or a related field; a minimum of seven (7) years of progressive responsibility experience in utility systems , including at least four (4) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity
. You will hold your EOCP Level III Water Treatment
Certification or equivalent,
EOCP Level I Wastewater Certification in either treatment or collection, Certified Chlorine Handler and WHMIS. A valid Class 5 British Columbia Driver's License is required.

Above all, we value a collaborative attitude with the ability to build positive and productive working relationships.

About the Benefits

• This exempt position offers a competitive annual salary in the range of $118,432 - $139,331.
• Eligibility for annual salary increases as approved by Council.
• Generous vacation and wellness leave.
• 100% Employer-covered extended health and dental benefit premiums.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Career and professional development.
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture.

This position will remain open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by co

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