Job Description

Requisition ID: 19945

Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.

Service: Water Facilities & Treatment Services

Branch: Wastewater Treatment Branch - DRY

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent -

Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week

Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary Information: $93 832,96 - $109 772,00 annually (2024 rates of pay)

Location: ROPEC, 800 Green's Creek

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Maintenance and Trades

Application Close: 11/12/2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Wastewater Treatment Branch manages the operation and maintenance of the major City wastewater treatment facility and various communal treatment systems, provides technical expertise for wastewater treatment process technologies, and is responsible to protect public health by ensuring all environmental compliances and preventive and corrective maintenance are performed as required. The Wastewater Collection Branch is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's Wastewater Collection infrastructure and systems including communal wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater system, and oversees the Sewer Use Program.


You are responsible for supervising, scheduling, organizing, coordinating and leading the work activities of staff engaged in monitoring, adjusting and controlling the overall process and 24-hour operation of a multi-component sewage treatment facility, ensuring that operations are conducted in compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations.


You also fulfil the duties of Overall Responsible Operator, in accordance with legislative regulations for assigned area of work, and participate in the regular rotation as the designated Overall Responsible Operator of the city's wastewater collection/treatment facilities outside of normal working hours.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year community college diploma as an Engineering Technologist, preferably with emphasis in environmental, waste water treatment, chemical or biochemical technology.

Completion of the Corporate curriculum of "Supervisory skills for emerging leaders", or equivalent supervisory training is desirable.

Minimum of 6 years of Operating experience, with 5 years as Operator-In-Charge in a Class IV licensed Wastewater Treatment Facility


The incumbent must have increasingly responsible work experience, and have demonstrated the capability to directly supervise other employees

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Must obtain and maintain Ontario MOE Class 4 Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate within the timeframe determined by the employer
Must possess and maintain Ontario MOE Class 3 Wastewater Collection Operator Certificate
Confined space entry training or completion of this training within the timeframe defined by the employer

KNOWLEDGE

City, department and branch by-laws, policies, procedures, standards and specifications affecting Waste Water Services responsibilities, facilities and equipment Collective Agreement covering CUPE 503 employees and the principles of supervision in a unionized environment Regulatory requirements (Ministry of Environment (MOE), Ministry of Labour) Knowledge of Quality Control & Quality Assurance principles and practices Knowledge of Risk Management and Emergency Response principles Knowledge of job scheduling and materials requisitioning Knowledge of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) 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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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted. You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.




We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.



The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.



The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.



Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.