Diploma in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent MECP Director-Approved training.
5-7 years of progressive supervisory experience in Water Distribution and/or Wastewater Collection.
MECP Level IV Water Distribution certificate and Level II Wastewater Collection license required or attainable within one year.
Knowledge of MOECC regulations and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, Infor (Hansen), and SCADA systems.
Strong written and oral communication skills with technical drawing interpretation.
Responsibilities
Account for personnel in water and wastewater systems during after-hours emergencies.
Plan and direct operations for maintaining and improving water distribution and wastewater systems.
Ensure staff training and certification in relevant operations and safety protocols.
Contribute to annual Operating and Capital Budget planning.
Input into Asset Management Program, including project identification and risk assessments.
Monitor system performance using SCADA and hydraulic modeling data.
Respond promptly to customer service issues.
Benefits
Comprehensive training and certification opportunities.
Support for professional development and career advancement.
Flexible working hours with standby and after-hours response requirements.
Engagement in a collaborative and diverse work environment.
Full Job Description
Posting ID: 5571Department: Public WorksDivision: Water & Wastewater System ServicesPay Range: $124,517 - $155,642Job Type: PermanentHours of Work: 40 hours per weekWork Location: Woodlands Operation Centre - 1179 Bronte Road, OakvilleEmployee Group: MMSGVacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy Posting Date: October 23, 2026Application Deadline: October 30, 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.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager of Water & Wastewater Linear Systems, this role is responsible for the operational and process decisions within the water distribution and wastewater collection subsystems with the aim of protecting human health and the natural environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Accountable for assigned personnel in all aspects of water and wastewater linear systems and subsystems after-hours emergency response.
Plan, monitor and direct all programs for operating and maintaining and improving Halton's Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems.
Ensure staff are appropriately trained and certified in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Operations by providing opportunities for training and system certification, including Health & Safety training sessions.
Provide input into the annual Operating Budget and Capital Budget programs to ensure the realization of the annual plan relating to water distribution and wastewater collection by monitoring activities.
Provide input into the Asset Management Program including project identification and risk assessments.
Responsible for safety and safe work practices of assigned work force in compliance with Provincial Legislation and Regulations.
Analyzes and monitors the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems performance through SCADA, alarming and hydraulic modeling data.
React and respond in a timely manner to customer service issues.
Ensure water quality is maintained at or above standards set by Ministry of Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) legislation and Halton Region policies, procedures and work instructions .
Ensure Halton's water distribution and wastewater collection systems remain compliant with applicable legislation, regulations (MECP/MOL), and Integrated Management Systems through the delivery of processes to plan, undertake, validate, review and improve regulated activities within the division.
Manages a diverse group of staff requiring strong communication, dispute resolution, and negotiation skills in order to proactively address issues and concerns in accordance with Corporate Polices and Collective Agreement language.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
Diploma in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or equivalent MECP Director-Approved training, and five to seven (5-7) years of progressive supervisory experience in the Water Distribution and/or Wastewater Collection field.
As an Overall Responsible Operator (ORO), a (MECP) Level IV Water Distribution certificate and a Level II Wastewater Collection license are also required, or attainable within one(1) year.
Experience with MOECC regulations, legislation, guidelines, and safety issues as mandated under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and be capable of applying operational recommendations and requirements.
Familiarity with computer software and programs including MS Office, SAP, lnfor (Hansen) or other work order management systems, and SCADA process control systems is a requirement.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to interpret technical drawings are also required.
Understanding of sound financial management, with strong customer service skills and experience with dispute resolution in a unionized environment.
Working/ Employment Conditions
The incumbent will be required to drive a Regional vehicle and will be required to provide a copy of their driver's license and a driver's abstract, by their first day of employment.
Flexibility in working hours will be required as the incumbent is required to serve on standby, and respond to after hour callouts.
ORO responsibilities will be assigned during regular business hours for their designated area and expanded areas after hours on a rotating basis.
