operations manager

operations manager Mississauga

Ontario Clean Water Agency
Full Time Mississauga 125470 - 79720 CAD ANNUAL Today
Job description

The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) believes in Our Communities, Our Environment and Our People. As a trusted partner to municipalities, First Nations communities, businesses, governments and institutions across Ontario, we provide our clients with total solutions in water and wastewater. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to help them build healthy sustainable communities and organizations and provide safe and reliable drinking water to thousands of Ontarians each day.

Join the management team at the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) in an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a dynamic team in the provision of safe, client oriented, and valuable wastewater management services in the province of Ontario.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role you will:
  • Provide expert operational input and oversee the management and administration of the provision of competitive and safe wastewater treatment and biosolids disposal.
  • Supervise all aspects and impacts of capital expansion programs in the operations of wastewater treatment.
  • Provide expert operational input to the engineering, pre-design and design plans for major plant expansion.
  • Ensure operating compliance with existing legislation and management systems.
  • Negotiate with the client in regards to all aspects of contracts.
  • Lead/provide strategic/technical expertise, advice and policy recommendations to regional/OCWA management and regional clients/partners on preventative maintenance strategies and technical solutions to support client operations and OCWA business development objectives.


How do I qualify?

Mandatory

  • Class 4 certification in Wastewater Treatment.
  • May consider lesser qualified candidates as underfill.
  • Be available after regular hours to advise staff and client of operational emergencies.
  • Valid driver's license.


Technical Skills and Knowledge:

  • Technical knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices related to collection, treatment, operations and processes to lead/manage regional maintenance and electrical programs and technical services related to process control and legislation/standards compliance and ensure optimum operation of regional facilities.
  • Technical knowledge of water and waste water treatment maintenance best practices and standards, and industrial, electrical and electronic instrumentation and control theory, principles and practices and assessment techniques for the selection, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of a wide variety of complex control, monitoring and telemetry communication systems to plan and lead maintenance and electrical system construction, monitoring, and repair operations.
  • Ability to obtain certification to the highest level of the facilities.
  • Position requires an understanding of SCADA system and alarms monitoring, knowledge and understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and applicable financial programs for budgeting and presentations.
  • Proven project management skills to plan, lead and manage various projects from start to completion.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, polices, standards and procedures to manage the development and delivery of regional maintenance and electrical systems, processes and services.
  • Operational management skills to lead the day-to-day coordination and control of maintenance and electrical process services to large complex facilities, plants and systems.
  • Knowledge of maintenance inspection principles and methods to lead the conducting of equipment/system reviews, regulatory inspections, and compliance and health/safety audits.
  • Conceptual, research, analytical, problem solving and risk management skills to lead the identification and analysis of preventative maintenance issues/gaps and the research/assessment of process optimization opportunities and system/service options/strategies to meet needs.


Communication and Relationship Management Skills:

  • Knowledge of client business goals and directions, economic/market environmental changes that impact on client's long-term business plans.
  • Knowledge of business management practices to operate efficiently in order to realize profit while maintaining a high level of service.
  • Excellent communication, innovation and negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated analytical, conceptual, consultation and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent qualitative and quantitative research, planning and evaluating skills.
  • Proficiency in strategically identifying research and development needs for the Agency.
  • Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize well and meet strict deadlines.


Other Essential Skills:

  • Knowledge of financial resources management to develop and manage department budget.
  • Knowledge of procurement policies and procedures to oversee all stages of acquisition of goods and services and prepare RFQs and RFPs.
  • Knowledge of human resources management practices, policies and guidelines.
  • Leading and promoting a health and safety culture.


What's in it for you?

  • Flexible learning and development opportunities.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.
  • Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 30 years.
  • Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology.
  • A defined benefit pension plan; Comprehensive Health Plan; Life and Disability Insurance.
    Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents.

Additional Information:

Address:
  • 1 Permanent, 1300 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, Central Region

Compensation Group:
Management Compensation Plan

Understanding the job ad - definitions
Schedule:
6

Category:
Management and General

Posted on:
Monday, June 5, 2023

Note:
  • T-AQ-200358/23

About Ontario Clean Water Agency

CEO: Rob Andrews
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: Unknown
Type: Government
Website: https://www.ocwa.com/
Year Founded: 1993

operations manager
Ontario Clean Water Agency

https://www.ocwa.com/
Toronto, Canada
Rob Andrews
Unknown / Non-Applicable
Unknown
Government
National Services & Agencies
1993
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