Posting ID: 5486
Department: Public Works
Division: Water & Wastewater System Services
Pay Range: $108,952 - $136,187
Job Type: Contract > 1 Year
Contract Duration: Up to 18 months
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Woodlands Operation Centre - 1179 Bronte Road, Oakville
Employee Group: MMSG
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Posting Date: October 5, 2026
Application Deadline: October 19, 2026
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months. If this position becomes eligible to be filled permanently, the successful candidate from this competition may be appointed to the role.If you're enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with Halton Region but don't meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply! This position may be eligible for an underfill opportunity for candidates who do not meet every qualification. We're always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team!Job SummaryReporting to the operational Managers of Water & Wastewater System Services, this role is to provide dedicated support to the Water & Wastewater Systems Services division to meet evolving legislative requirements for water and wastewater systems, training, and health and safety mandates.
Duties & Responsibilities- Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive technical training, and health and safety training programs.
- Oversee regulatory compliance activities to ensure that operations effectively meet regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive technical training program, alongside an improved health and safety initiative for operations.
- Advance the evolution of training from traditional classroom settings to in-field and hands-on training in order to effectively reduce injuries, increase productivity, and support employee development.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the training actions.
- Ensure compliance using the Plan-Do-Check-Act quality improvement cycle.
- Champion operator competence and development in areas such as operator licensing, system and facility inspections, and other compliance activities.
- Respond to Corrective Actions (CARs)/Preventive Actions (PARs) audit findings in coordination with other internal stakeholders.
- Oversee the development and implementation of new policies and procedures to effectively respond to these emerging regulatory demands, including the evolving regulatory requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Wastewater Environmental Compliance Approvals, Ontario One Call, On-site and Excess Soil Management, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications- Post-secondary education at the Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's Degree level in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum of five (5) years related experience, preferably in a municipal or operations environment combined with demonstrated experience in assessing, developing, and implementing training programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in adult education principles and practices.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as knowledge of instructional design to prepare training of technical content.
- The ability to use effective training materials, and techniques to guide instructors and teach courses to staff.
- Detailed knowledge of relevant the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
- Understanding of sound financial management.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office is required to analyze data, identify insights and evaluate training needs / objectives.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Working/ Employment Conditions- Travel will be required between locations within Halton Region.
