City of Yorkton – Waterworks Manager

Career Opportunity
Waterworks Manager

Environmental Services Department
Competition Number 2023-52

Are you looking for a rewarding career that offers both a dynamic environment and work-life balance? Do you want to
work with a highly skilled team of professionals committed to serving our community while also protecting the

environment?
Then the City of Yorkton is the place for you!

Yorkton is a growing, vibrant, and progressive community serving as a main-centre hub for numerous surrounding
communities. Yorkton is located in the beautiful Parkland Region, and its close proximity to many lakes, golf courses, ski
hills, snowmobile trails etc. make it an ideal year round location to reside. Due to its large trading area, Yorkton has
many large city amenities and yet provides the quality of life of a smaller community.

As a key member of the City of Yorkton’s Environmental Services team, the Waterworks Managerwill directly report to
the Director of Environmental Services. This position is one of two which are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the
City of Yorkton’s Class IV Wastewater and Class III Water Treatment Plant. On an as needed basis this position will also
provide coverage for the operations of the solid waste and landfill operations.

Knowledge of plant operations including process control, and SCADA system processes and equipment maintenance.
Experience in managing complex environmental projects related to the Water and Wastewater field.
Coordinating and directing all communications with regulatory agencies, businesses, contractors, consultants, private
and public groups as it relates to Water, Wastewater and Landfill regulations.
Coordinating with federal, provincial and municipal governments, rural municipalities, profit and non-profit
organizational groups as it relates to Water and Wastewater operations.
Identifying and directing appropriate actions to respond to environmental requirements or incidents and creating
programs to minimize environmental liabilities and ensure compliance.
Supervise, train and mentor staff on the operations and maintenance of the waste water treatment plant lift
stations, water treatment plants, wells and well fields, water tower, reservoirs, landfill and associated works
Knowledge and ability to develop and implement health and safety programs that comply with OH&S safety
standards.
Fostering positive communication with staff, other city departments, contractors, and citizens.
Construction experience, reviewing construction drawings and the ability to work with consultants, is a definite asset

Qualifications
A degree or diploma in Civil or Environmental Engineering/technology or related post–secondary education in
Environmental Sciences, or equivalent.
At least Five (5) years’ experience with at least three (3) years at the management level.
Extensive knowledge of water and wastewater treatment operations and processes related to water and wastewater
treatment.
Saskatchewan Class 4 in Wastewater Treatment certification and Class 3 in Water Treatment certification is preferred
Proficient with Safe Drinking Water Act, The Waterworks and Sewage Works Regulations, Health and Safety, and other
related legislation.
Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s license and RCMP security clearance

Salary: The City of Yorkton offers a competitive compensation package, which includes Benefits and Pension
Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca.

This competition closes Thursday, December 14, 2023