Why Windsor?

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the efficient and cost-effective operation of the wastewater treatment plant, including the day to day operation, preventive maintenance, housekeeping, scheduling, supervision and safety of staff;
• Reviews and keeps appropriate records to ensure their integrity;
• Monitors the treatment of raw sewage to ensure that the effluent quality is within Federal and Provincial requirements;
• Informs the Executive Director Pollution Control or designate of significant developments including the review and reporting of major activities and plans;
• Supervises appropriate staff, including performance evaluation, discipline, training and development;
• Recommends and coordinates maintenance activities required for the plant with the maintenance staff;
• Ensures familiarity and compliance with all Provincial safety legislation and corporate safety policies;
• Assists in the preparation and control of the Service Area Budget;
• Replaces other managers as necessary;
• Maintain amiable relations with the public and fellow staff;
• Will be required to travel to off-site meetings and other facilities.
• Will provide input into Operational Capital improvements, designs, operations manuals and standard operating procedures.
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program. 
• Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have a University Degree in Science or Engineering, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible municipal or related experience in a technical, operations, or environmental field
• OR Must have a three (3) year post-secondary school community College diploma in a Science or Engineering Technology field, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and over ten (10) years of progressively responsible municipal or related experience in a technical, operations, or wastewater treatment environmental field.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a Ministry of Environment Class IV Wastewater Treatment Certification
• Must hold and maintain a current valid and lawful Class ‘G’ Driver's License in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.
• Must have working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of Products, i.e. Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must have proven experience in contract administration, budget control and monitoring.
• Must have proven communication, report writing and management/supervisory skills in a union environment.
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with appropriate industrial instrumentation & control and computer applications.
• Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work.
• Will be required to complete and remain current with the requirements of the Corporations Management Certificate Program.
• Progression through the Art of Supervision Program Certificate or a supervisory program of similar nature is considered an asset.
• Being licensed by the Professional Engineers of Ontario is considered an asset.

Physical Demands:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.