Requisition ID: 3739
Affiliation: Exempt
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Openings: 1
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift/Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Division/ Department: Environmental Services, Technical Services
Job Location: Fort McMurray

Starting Salary Range*: $155,901 - $164,809 (Pay Band I)
COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480

Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 30/08/2025
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 24/09/2025
Posting Type: Internal and External

• The Municipality offers a competitive compensation package, including an attractive base salary, excellent benefits, retirement plans, and more. The starting salary for this position is within the range listed above and will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

ABOUT THE DIVISION:

Step into a career that’s grounded in action and driven by purpose. At the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Environmental Services team is at the heart of sustainability and safety. Whether you're operating advanced water treatment systems or managing solid waste and underground infrastructure, you’ll play a vital role in protecting public health and the environment.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves for a career that combines purpose, precision, and progress, we’d love to hear from you.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Manager, Environmental Technical Services provides leadership and management within Environmental Services, overseeing program and project management, automation management, and laboratory oversight. This involves managing a team of Program Managers responsible for environmental projects, procedures, and training; an automation team that safeguards SCADA systems for the Municipality’s Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants; and the delivery of laboratory and technical services.

The Manager aligns working groups with the overall Municipal Strategic Plan and manages the implementation of branch objectives as developed by the Director, Environmental Services. The Manager, Environmental Technical Services is accountable for ensuring high standards in project execution and service delivery, managing all administrative aspects of the area, ensuring regulatory commitments are met.

As a leader, the incumbent upholds the Municipality’s organizational values and is accountable for fostering a healthy, safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. Leading by example, the Manager, Technical Services promotes the Municipality’s cultural competencies of personal accountability, continuous improvement, effective communication, collaboration, excellence in customer service, and support for common goals. Primary responsibilities of this position include:

Departmental Management: Assists with overall program service delivery. Manages through direct involvement in daily operations, budgeting, and strategic planning of the overall design and deployment of all branch initiatives. Researches, develops, and updates operational policies and procedures. Develops and implements performance measures that will provide clear objectives and goals to increase staff skills and knowledge in functional areas and build service potential. Ensures all programs are developed according to legislation, industry standards, and best practices. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure consistency of service delivery standards across the Municipality. Anticipates and manages complex, sensitive, or politically nuanced issues while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. Prepares briefing notes, presentations, and reports for leadership and Council on portfolio activities.

Leadership: Takes a lead role in developing and implementing innovative and practical approaches to branch initiatives to ensure all employees are working proficiently and effectively in a productive environment. Upholds standards in project planning, technical support, and delivery. Provides leadership, expertise, and advice to internal collaborators. Recruits, trains, and mentors staff. Leads staff in the delivery of advice, recommendations, and decision support. Maintains relationships and communications on behalf of the department and municipality with other government offices including, federal, provincial, Indigenous groups, and other municipalities. Collaborates with departmental leaders to define and prioritize programs in alignment with organizational strategies.

Implementation of Strategies: Develops business and resource plans to ensure effective environmental service functions for the Municipality. Engages interdepartmental and inter-agency coordination and cooperation on municipal operations matters. Participates in projects/committees that are related to corporate and community goals and objectives. Supports municipal environmental interests and public operations consistent with industry standards, practices, and provincial legislation. Develops and implements a technical services strategy for Environmental Services. Investigates and responds to concerns and requests for service.

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates need to show evidence of the following:

• Thorough understanding of applicable environmental laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Highly developed analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills, with political awareness and sensitivity.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, employees, leaders, and external contacts and interacts in a manner that builds trust, credibility, and rapport.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to empower people and use innovative approaches in situations involving rapid change, shifting priorities, and simultaneous demands.
• Negotiation, investigation, mediation, and facilitation skills.
• High emotional intelligence capacity including the ability to deal effectively with ambiguity, remaining calm and neutral in conflict situations.
• Experience liaising and partnering with community groups, organizations, and government.
• Must be familiar with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SAP.
• Strong organizational skills with well-developed project management competencies.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, project execution, and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Advanced project risk management skills, including risk identification, analysis, and mitigation.
• In-depth knowledge of evaluation methods and outcome reporting frameworks.
• Ability to maintain composure, professionalism, and a positive outlook during periods of stress or change.

EDUCATION:

• Degree in Engineering, Science, or another related field is required.
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng) or membership in professional governing body is considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

• Ten (10) years of direct experience in public works and/or environmental operations that includes water/wastewater treatment plant operations and/or underground utilities services.
• Five (5) years of experience as a leader.
• Experience managing complex projects across cross-functional teams is an asset.
• Experience working in a public sector environment with unionized and non-unionized employees considered an asset.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
• A valid Alberta Operator’s Class Five (5) License is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.

SAFETY:

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for knowing and working in accordance with the Health and Safety Directive. As per section 2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the incumbent shall ensure while in the employ of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo the health and safety of employees, contractors and the public.

This position is employed in a supervisory capacity. As such the employee is required to obtain additional safety training in accordance with municipal procedures and directives.

To apply: Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca
Current employees must apply through the internal careers site.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals
selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.