Ahria Consulting is excited to be partnering with the Municipality of Lakeshore in the search for their next Supervisor, Distribution & Collection.

About the Municipality of Lakeshore

The Municipality of Lakeshore is one of the region’s fastest-growing and most desirable communities. With a blend of thriving urban centres and strong rural roots, Lakeshore delivers a broad range of municipal services that support a high quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Guided by values of accountability, innovation, and service excellence, Lakeshore is committed to sustainable growth, infrastructure renewal, environmental protection, and sound financial stewardship. With a diverse and technically skilled workforce, the municipality continues to invest in infrastructure that supports community connectivity, safety, and quality of life.

Purpose of the Role

Provide leadership and oversight for the daily operation, maintenance, and compliance of Lakeshore’s Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Subsystems. Serve as the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO), ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of drinking water and wastewater services that protect public health and the environment. Support the long-term sustainability of municipal infrastructure through asset management, lifecycle planning, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership: Provide day-to-day leadership of Lakeshore’s Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection operations, oversee maintenance activities, establish priorities, direct contractors, and provide technical guidance during operational and emergency situations.

Risk Management: Maintain compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario regulations, and municipal policies.

Infrastructure Planning: Support lifecycle management of critical infrastructure assets through preventative maintenance programs, procurement activities, contractor oversight, long-term asset planning, and infrastructure renewal initiatives.

People Leadership: Lead and develop a team of Distribution & Collection Operators and a Lead Hand by promoting accountability, engagement, professional development, workplace safety, and continuous learning.

What you bring:

Three-year diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related discipline. Minimum three to five years of supervisory experience within a water, wastewater, municipal, or related infrastructure environment. Current Ontario Class 3 Water Distribution and Class 2 Wastewater Collection Operator Certificates. Experience supporting regulatory compliance, emergency response, infrastructure maintenance, and operational planning. Knowledge of DWQMS and Ontario’s municipal water and wastewater regulatory environment. Experience in a unionized municipal environment is considered an asset. Familiarity with SCADA, Historian systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Who You Are

A confident and approachable leader who creates a culture of accountability, teamwork, and service excellence. A strong operational thinker who can balance daily service delivery with long-term infrastructure planning. A calm and capable decision-maker who performs effectively in emergency and high-pressure situations. A collaborative relationship builder who engages effectively with staff, contractors, residents, and stakeholders. A professional committed to safety, regulatory excellence, continuous improvement, and public service.

Why Join Lakeshore

The Municipality of Lakeshore offers a competitive compensation package, including:

Salary range: $108,430 – $126,817 annually. Comprehensive benefits package, including Green Shield health benefits and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability coverage through Sun Life. OMERS pension plan. Generous time-off package including vacation, seven paid sick days, and paid time off in lieu of overtime. The opportunity to lead a critical municipal service that protects public health, supports environmental stewardship, and enables community growth.

If you would like to learn more about the Municipality of Lakeshore and the role, visit here.

Ready to make an impact?

Step into a leadership role where your expertise helps deliver safe drinking water, protect critical infrastructure, support environmental stewardship, and strengthen the communities that call Lakeshore home.

Send your cover letter and resume (as a single document) to recruiting@ahria.ca, quoting “Supervisor, Distribution & Collection – Municipality of Lakeshore” in the subject line.

Ahria’s recruitment processes are human-led. We may use AI-assisted platform features to support candidate sourcing; however, all screening, interview, and hiring decisions are made by people using informed professional judgment. We are committed to the responsible use of technology and to reviewing our practices to ensure ethical and compliant recruitment.

We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about how your qualifications and experiences align with those for this role.