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SalaryThe 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.
OCWA is seeking a proven, results-oriented manager to work within the Kawartha Trent Region to manage, provide strategic leadership and overall management for OCWA operations and to ensure the delivery of safe, reliable, cost effective, competitive and profitable water and wastewater treatment services to clients. This opportunity will focus on working closely with our clients within a defined cluster of projects due to increased and expanded project work.
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.
Leadership skills
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
Other Essential Skills:
We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code
The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. As the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Canada, we manage over 800 facilities from small well systems and lagoons to large water and wastewater treatment plants. Consider this opportunity if you are a motivated, team oriented individual seeking a career in the water and wastewater industry.
Note: Thank you for your interest, we will contact you only if we choose you for further screening or an interview.
OCWA is seeking a proven, results-oriented manager to work within the Kawartha Trent Region to manage, provide strategic leadership and overall management for OCWA operations and to ensure the delivery of safe, reliable, cost effective, competitive and profitable water and wastewater treatment services to clients. This opportunity will focus on working closely with our clients within a defined cluster of projects due to increased and expanded project work.
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?
As the General Manager, you will:- Oversee the daily operation of multiple wastewater treatment and collection systems.
- Develop and oversee business unit strategic and financial plans; developing multi-year strategic plan, budgets and resource plans along with delivery of contractual obligations.
- Be accountable for the business unit's health and safety performance and regulatory compliance.
- Take accountability for financial performance and ensure client retention, growth and profitability through effective client relationship management along with support and attendance at client and council meetings.
- Manage human resources through effective leadership of the team.
- Lead the development and management of key projects in areas such as plant expansion and implementation of new technologies to increase capacity, conserve energy and find operational efficiencies.
- Integrate and implement OCWA's strategies, policies, programs, guidelines and procedures across the business unit.
- Participate as a member of OCWA's Senior Leadership Team and actively contribute to the development and evaluation of client service objectives, business plans, performance measures, and issues management strategies.
How do I qualify?
What we are looking for:
Communication and Relationship Management Skills:- Maintain client relations through attending/presenting at client meetings, fulfilling contractual obligations and deliverables and communicating with senior staff at the county level including attendance at County Council.
- Exceptional client focused communicator.
- Strong understanding of and commitment to providing competitive, commercialized services in a client-driven business.
- Experience proactively responding to client business goals, as well as economic/market environmental changes that impact long-term business plans.
- Superior interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communications, assertiveness, consensus-building skills and diplomacy.
- Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize, delegate and meet strict deadlines.
Leadership skills
- Experience leading employees while overseeing the management and administration of the provision of competitive and safe water and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Knowledge of human resources management practices, policies and guidelines.
- Demonstrated analytical, consultation, negotiation and problem solving skills.
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the theories, practices and technical details of processes/techniques in the continuous operation of multi-site, technically complex water and wastewater treatment facilities on a 24x7 basis.
- Knowledge and understanding of SCADA systems and alarm monitoring, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and applicable financial programs for budgeting and presentations.
- Good working knowledge of federal, provincial environmental and health and safety legislation, regulations, codes, standards and amendments to comply with mandatory requirements for environmental and human health, safety and security.
- Ability to conduct research and gather relevant information to develop clean water and wastewater treatment service options for meeting future requirements resulting from economic growth.
- Preference given to individuals that hold valid Operator Licenses and that can be designated the ORO of the facility.
- Class G Driver's license.
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.
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.
Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer.
We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights CodeThe Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. As the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Canada, we manage over 800 facilities from small well systems and lagoons to large water and wastewater treatment plants. Consider this opportunity if you are a motivated, team oriented individual seeking a career in the water and wastewater industry.
Note: Thank you for your interest, we will contact you only if we choose you for further screening or an interview.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 370 KENT ST W, Lindsay, East Region
Compensation Group:
Management Compensation Plan
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Schedule:6
Category:
Management and General
Posted on:
Thursday, February 15, 2024
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- T-AQ-211460/24
