Job Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.


As the Control Systems Supervisor, you will provide supervision, coaching and mentoring for staff engaged in maintaining and developing real-time industrial process control systems and related hardware/software within the Field Operations Control Systems team. Primary duties include:

Deliver service and maintenance of critical real-time process control systems, related field instrumentation and control devices, process communication networks, data historian and reporting systems in the City of Calgary Drinking Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection and Stormwater Collection systems. Develop and manage capital and operating budgets. Perform control systems planning for process growth, upgrade expansion and integration of existing system architectures as well as managing control system upgrade projects. Develop and maintain reliable and secure Operational Technology (OT) networks. Ensure that all RTU/PLC/SCADA system hardware and software as well as the related process measurement and control equipment are maintained within their asset life. Collaborate and build strong working relationships with a diverse group of interested parties including Operations, Maintenance, Planning and Project Delivery. Ensure safety and environmental policies and standards are monitored and enforced to provide safe working conditions for staff. Coordinate and supervise all aspects of staffing, including hiring, training and competency development, promotions, and other related supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

A Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician with Interprovincial Red Seal certification and at least 8 years of relevant experience; OR A completed 2-year technical diploma related to control systems and at least 5 years of relevant experience; OR A degree related to control systems and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Experience must include the service, installation, and implementation of industrial control systems and the ability to troubleshoot complex problems. Experience in real-time process control systems, hardware, software and process control networking systems is required. Related work experience in water/wastewater treatment processes will be considered an asset. Experience in Industrial Control System cybersecurity, computer networking, network equipment, and network security appliances will be considered an asset. Training in health and safety, leadership, contractor management and environmental management systems will be considered assets. A master's degree will be considered an asset. Success in this position requires strong communication with the ability to acquire new knowledge, skills and technologies and work collaboratively and independently within a team.

Pre-employment Requirements

A security clearance will be conducted. Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Pre-employment Drug Test:

An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.

Union: Exempt
Business Unit: Water Services

Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)
Location: 651M 25 Avenue SE

Compensation: Level M1 $113,400 - 141,700 per annum
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: September 26, 2025

Job ID #: 312557