The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a

Area Manager, Water and Wastewater Operations

Posting Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Closing Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 @ 12:00 NOON

Starting Rate: $112,338 annually

Salary Range: $112,338 - $131,420

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Classification: Management, Class M4

Status: Permanent full-time

The District:
Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about

protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and

build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation

package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion. It’s what we do!

The Opportunity:
The Area Manager, Water and Wastewater will be responsible for managing the operation, maintenance and

repair of Muskoka’s public water treatment, storage & distribution systems and wastewater collection,

treatment & disposal systems in a designated area. The portfolio for this role will be Water and Wastewater

Treatment facilities in an assigned geographic area.

What you will do:
• Manage employees in a manner consistent with District values, policies and procedures, including

selection, work scheduling, training and performance evaluation.

• Ensure that employees work safely and in compliance with the relevant statutes and regulations and with

the safe work procedures and directives as established by the District.

• Acts as “Overall Responsible Operator” for Muskoka as defined in provincial statutes

• Prepares, monitors and controls work plans for water and sewage works, including standard operating

procedures

• Responsible for expenditures on the operation, maintenance and repair of water and sewage works

• Prepares requests for quotations/proposals in accordance with corporate procurement policies

• Ensures that all operations comply with certificates of approval and applicable regulations

• Ensures that scheduled maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded

• Produces annual reports for assigned facilities/locations

• Participates in the development of operating budgets and advises senior management on the content of

the capital budget and ten year capital forecast

• Reviews and comments on engineering designs for new and/or upgraded facilities

• Maintains effective communications with customers, elected officials and staff at all levels of government

• Arranges, participates in and reports to senior management on training programs

• Accountable for the safety and security of employees and workplaces and to ensure that employees work

safely and in compliance with relevant statutes and regulations and within the safe work procedures and

directives as established by the District

• Administers by-law enforcement programs

• Undertakes standby duties on a rotational basis as required

What you will need:
• Graduate of a three-year community college program in a related field, or equivalent.

• More than five years directly related post-graduate experience including two years of progressive related

management experience. Must meet all certification, licensing and other requirements prescribed in the

prevailing regulations. Demonstrated familiarity with provincial and federal environmental statutes and

municipal engineering standards and practices.

• Proven ability to accomplish performance objectives, demonstrated technological proficiency and well-

developed leadership, organization, written and oral communication skills. Working knowledge of

computer assisted engineering methods and management information systems.

• Valid Ontario driver’s license.

What we are offering:
The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

• Health benefits

• Paid vacation

• Paid leaves

• OMERS pension

• Work-life flexibility

• Perks and discounts

• Wellness programs

• Fostering and fun environment

• Professional development and education opportunities

• Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

The Next Step
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE:

Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), submit your application using the apply now link below.

APPLY NOW or visit our careers page for other opportunities.

This posting is being posted internally and externally.

The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging applications from all

qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of

goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related

accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible.

Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the

Human Resources Department.