Plant Manager, Water Purification

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Water Services is to provide treatment and distribution of a sustainable supply of high-quality drinking water and is committed to protecting the environment by collecting and treating wastewater for the health and prosperity of Ottawa. 

You are responsible for planning, managing and improving the delivery and operations of one of the City’s two water purification treatment plants and the corresponding East or West  remote pumping stations, reservoirs and communal well systems, and ensuring all environmental requirements, water quality, health guidelines and standards, and preventive and corrective maintenance are performed as required. You provide professional leadership and coordination in the planning, implementation, and administration of water production policies and programs. 

You are also responsible for managing human (including contracted services) and financial resources, and stakeholder and partner relationships.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Engineering (Civil, Chemical), Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related field.

Minimum of 6 years of experience in water purification, water, environmental activities, including a minimum of 5 years in the management of human resources and/or external contract resources, and management of operating and capital budgets, preferably in a municipal setting.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), Occupational Health & Safety Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, acts and regulations of the Ministry of Environment of Ontario, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Ministry of Natural Resources, and the Municipal Drain Act
• Water Chemistry and hydraulics knowledge, CMMS and SCADA systems especially with respect to automated process control fundamentals and data collection and management techniques 
• Design, construction, operation, quality control and maintenance of large water supply system
• Water treatment, distribution and water quality technology, practices (current & experimental) and issues and opportunities
• Water-related environmental issues
• Quality control and assurance theory and practices
• General knowledge of the City of Ottawa and of corporate and departmental policies and procedures
• Legislation, policies, regulations, guidelines and operational procedures relevant to Drinking Water environmental issues
• Contract document preparation, the tendering process and supervision of field services
• Management experience and motivational techniques. Working knowledge of corporate human resource policies, practices and collective agreements related to managing in a unionized environment, including hiring, dismissal, performance management and the grievance procedure
• Financial management practices and budget processes
• Re-engineering, best practices, performance monitoring and organizational development concepts
• Trends and developments in the Drinking Water field
• Methods used to deal with the media in a professional manner
• Computer applications, including MS Office, SAP, material management software, etc.
• Current and ‘best practice’ awareness of industry trends and developments and professional contacts with industry, government and other organizations concerned with municipal water supply management
• Contract document preparation, the tendering process and supervision of field services
• Computer applications, including MS Office, SAP, Outlook, MMS, SCADA, etc. 
• Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance. 
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work.  They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities.  Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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Leadership Competencies
The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization. 

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