Local recruitment: Water Wastewater Manager

Job No: WWWM2 Location: Port Perry, ON

• Use your knowledge and understanding of Water Wastewater Manager skills in representing our community’s members
• Receive a competitive hourly wage of $63.56 to $78.61/hour 
• Don’t miss this chance to make a true difference to the vibrant community of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation

About the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation

The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is a strong, vibrant, and progressive Indigenous community that is approximately a 1.5-hour drive from the heart of Toronto. Located nearby to the rural community of Port Perry, MSIFN has the benefits of small-town living while having close proximity to urban areas. As part of the Anishinabek Nation and signatories to the Williams Treaties and other pre-confederation treaties, MSIFN is extremely proud of our Indigenous culture and long history of protecting our Aboriginal and Treaty rights. As owners of the Great Blue Heron Casino and creators of the Noozhoo Nokiiyan Economic Development Limited Partnership, MSIFN has an entrepreneurial spirit and expectation for excellence. We encourage team members to be professional, flexible, dynamic, team players, who have a self-starting attitude and respect for all employees in the workplace. While working within clear lines of authority, MSIFN requires someone who can bring out the best in those who surround them. We are a busy First Nation, with many capital projects and opportunities ahead.  The community and workplace are led by an elected Council of 5 (a Chief and four Councillors) and a Senior Management Team led by the First Nation Manager and including Managers from Operations, Finance, Human Resources, IT, and Health and Social Services. We value the hard work of our entire workforce and support them with a culture of collaboration and respect. 

For more information about our vibrant community please visit our homepage by clicking here.   

Make a Difference Within Our Community

Currently, the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) is looking for an experienced Water Wastewater Manager to join our community and work with our members and management team in Scugog, ON on a full-time basis. The hours of this role are Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday 8.30 am to 1:00 pm. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required to meet operational needs. Position includes after-hours emergency on-call rotation.

Reporting directly to the First Nation Manager, the Water/Wastewater Manager will be responsible for all operations including maintenance, updates and improvements to the Water/Wastewater systems in the community of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN). The position will be responsible for all minor and major capital projects with MSIFN’s water/wastewater systems and working through all stages of project planning, budgeting, implementation, completion and follow-up. As the leader of a team of water/wastewater operators, the position works to maximize the quality of facilities by managing the resources dedicated to maintaining the supporting systems and minimizing service interruptions with consideration for life safety, work priority, resource limitations and total life cycle cost. Through the course of planning and executing the work, the position emphasizes safety, team effectiveness, client satisfaction and quality. The position facilities the training and development of team members within the department. The Water Wastewater Manager is responsible for compliance with all regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act, the OHSA and any other governing regulations and legislation, operating policies, procedures, by-laws and principles of MSIFN. The Water Wastewater Manager acts as the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) for the water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment and wastewater collection systems in accordance with Ontario Regulation 128/04 and 129/04.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:         

Leadership

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative work environment, encouraging innovative thinking and problem-solving within the team
• Responsible for managing employees including hiring, coaching, training, administration, and performance of reporting employees. Respond to sensitive and confidential human resource issues as required
• Provide leadership in the coordination and delivery of the Drinking Water Quality Management System that contributes to the implementation of strategic initiatives for the Water and Wastewater Department to meet MSIFN’s Strategic Plan

Operations Management

• Implementing a monitoring program in order to review and establish all maintenance and operational requirements, ensuring optimal performance
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for systems failures or environmental incidents
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets and resource allocation
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies that are aligned to compliance requirements

Regulatory Compliance

• Manage and maintain compliance with legislation and regulations pertaining to water and wastewater
• Regularly conduct monitoring and testing system performance and prepare detailed reporting to key stakeholders
• Ensure all operations minimize environmental impact and comply with sustainability practices
• Ensure Operators meet certification licensing requirements as per the Province of Ontario’s Licensing Requirements including tracking of training and mentoring and supporting staff as required

Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare reporting to First Nation and Manager, Chief & Council and community as required
• Maintain transparent communication with all stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, community, and other departments
• Develop and maintain client relationships/partnerships supporting water wastewater initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise, advice, analysis and coordination to First Nation Manager and Chief & Council, as required, on projects that have a water and/or wastewater component

PAY RATE:                               $63.56 to $78.61/hour (Pay Band A)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education relevant to the MECP Operator License program
• Valid Province of Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Class II Water Treatment License and Class II Water Distribution License
• Valid Province of Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Class II Wastewater Treatment License and Class II Wastewater Collection License
• 5 Years operating and maintaining a Class 2 or higher water treatment plant subsystem, 5 Years operating and maintaining a Class 2 or higher wastewater treatment subsystem and wastewater collection subsystem. and distribution subsystem, 10+ years Ten years total work experience or equivalent training and experience as determined by the hiring committee

SPECIALIZATION REQUIRED:

• 5 Years Minimum five years of experience in leadership and management positions
• Demonstrated positive and proactive leadership capabilities, adept at leading a group of employees, contracted services and consultants; demonstrated commitment to developing high performance teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, stakeholders and community
• Extensive knowledge and experience in water and wastewater systems, processes and technologies
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in water and wastewater compliance legislation including Operation Certification testing with an understanding of the area’s programs and services and how the work of the area aligns with the objectives of the Department
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, computerized maintenance management systems and SCADA applications
• Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions and new challenges. Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and integrity in all operations
• Competence in budgeting, cost control and financial reporting.
• Ability to plan execute, and oversee projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
• Valid driver’s license and $1M liability insurance
• CPIC acceptable to position upon conditional offer
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, traditions, teachings, community dynamics

CONSIDERED AN ASSET:

• 3-year College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent
• Work experience with a First Nation or Indigenous Organization
• Safety Certifications: such as OHSA can be important for ensuring workplace safety
• Project Management Professional: certification in project management can be beneficial

Do you want to make a lasting difference to a vibrant First Nation community? Here’s your chance!

About the Benefits

In recognition of your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a competitive hourly wage of $63.56 to $78.61/hour. ($115,679.20 to 143,0470.20/year based on a 35-hour work week) along with the following excellent package:

• Access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) along with extended health, dental, and vision care benefits.
• Short and long-term disability. 
• Employer pension matching scheme of 5%, voluntary contributions can be increased by a further 8%.
• 3 weeks of vacation, which increases to 5 weeks of vacation with your length of service. 
• An additional 2 weeks off during the month of December to January, 7 days additional discretionary days off, and 3 statutory holidays during the office 2 weeks shutdown over the holidays.
• 14 statutory holidays throughout the year. 
• Bereavement leave of up to 5 scheduled business days for immediate family and up to 3 days for extended family in the unfortunate event of a death of a family member.
• Access to the Wellness Motivational Benefit, receive payment of up to $500 twice in a lifetime for attempts at Healthy Lifestyle changes. 
• A commitment to a policy of compensation that is internally and externally competitive and equitable. Though no pay progression is automatic, pay progression will be reviewed in line with professional development, previous work experience, seniority, cost of living, and market trends as outlined within the compensation policy.

This is your chance to be part of a dynamic and growing community where you will have the opportunity to implement processes and make your mark for the better of all.   

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!

Please note that a Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search (CPIC/VSS) acceptable to the position is required upon conditional offer. Expenses for CPIC/VSS are reimbursed after orientation.