Water Treatment Supervisor Jobs in Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada
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Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada
Water Treatment Supervisor
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About the role
Ahria Consulting is excited to be partnering with the Municipality of Lakeshore, in the search for their next Water Treatment Supervisor.
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, service excellence, and environmental stewardship, Lakeshore is committed to sustainable growth, infrastructure renewal, and continuous improvement. As the municipality continues to invest in critical infrastructure and community development, water and wastewater services remain a cornerstone of public health, environmental protection, and long-term resiliency.
Purpose of the Role
Serve as the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO), maintaining compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, DWQMS, OHSA, and municipal standards. Provide strong operational and people leadership to water treatment staff, blending technical oversight with effective supervision. Oversee maintenance planning, asset lifecycle management, and system reliability across all treatment facilities. Support emergency preparedness and response, ensuring continuous operational readiness, including after-hours situations.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership: Lead and supervise the day-to-day operation of Lakeshore’s drinking water treatment facilities, ensuring safe and efficient system performance.
Water Quality: Contribute as an active member of the municipality’s DWQMS team, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Infrastructure Management: Manage infrastructure lifecycle renewal, contractor oversight, and maintenance scheduling to ensure long-term system reliability.
People Leadership: Provide positive, inclusive leadership to water treatment operators and student staff, as well as a safety-focused and collaborative workplace culture.
What You Bring
A three-year Community College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (or equivalent). Ontario Class 3 Water Treatment Operator’s Certificate (with distribution or wastewater certifications considered an asset). 3–5 years of progressive supervisory experience in a municipal or water treatment environment. Strong working knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act, DWQMS, and OHSA requirements. Proven experience leading regulated operations, supervising staff, and responding to operational emergencies.
Who You Are
An approachable leader who motivates teams through clarity, respect, and accountability. Calm and solutions-focused, with strong judgment when responding to operational or regulatory challenges. A collaborative professional who excels at building relationships with operators, management, contractors, regulators, and the public. Someone who takes pride in protecting public health and maintaining community confidence in municipal services.
For more information on the Municipality of Lakeshore and the role, please visit here.
Why Join Lakeshore?
The Municipality of Lakeshore offers a competitive compensation package, including: Salary range: $108,430 - $126,817 Comprehensive benefits package and OMERS pension Generous time-off program, including vacation, paid sick days, and time in lieu
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are passionate about leading skilled teams in a growing municipality, we want to hear from you.
Submit your cover letter and resume to recruiting@ahria.ca with “Supervisor – Water Treatment (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.
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