Supervisor - Utilities Wastewater

Job summary

This position supervises the operation of municipal wastewater treatment, collection systems, and landfill closure assets. The supervisor coordinates a team of operators, maintenance personnel, and contractors to ensure effective and regulatory-compliant operations.

Job details

Situated within the shared, unceded territory of the L̓il̓wat7úl (Líl̓wat People) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish People), the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is a vibrant destination resort community, local government organization and leader in providing municipal programs, services, progressive planning and infrastructure. The RMOW is a high performance municipal organization and significant tourism economy serving a community of 15,000 permanent residents and over three million annual visitors. Whistler’s vision is to be a place where our community thrives, nature is protected and guests are inspired. The Utilities department of the Infrastructure Services division has an opportunity for qualified individuals to apply for the position of Supervisor, Utilities - Wastewater. Reporting to the Utilities Superintendent, this position offers 76.5 hours bi-weekly, 4 days a week, starting as soon as possible. This role supervises the operation of the municipal EOCP Level IV Wastewater Treatment, EOCP Level III Collection system, District Energy System, and the Landfill Closure assets. The position supervises and coordinates a team of operators, maintenance personnel, sub-contractors, and consultants to ensure the WWTP, collections system, DES plant and land fill closure assets operate effectively, efficiently, within regulatory and operating permit requirements. Qualified candidates have completed, at minimum, a two-year post-secondary program with at least 5 years managing wastewater treatment, wastewater collection networks, and formally supervising staff. Applicants with an equivalent combination of training and experience in wastewater utility operations and maintenance environments may be considered.. Qualified candidates demonstrate excellent working knowledge of biological nutrient removal and other advanced wastewater treatment plant technologies; comprehensive knowledge of all regulations, standards and guidelines for Municipal Wastewater Treatment and Municipal Collection Systems; and comprehensive knowledge of all applicable Laws, Regulations and By-Laws governing Occupational Health and Safety. Qualified candidates possess the ability to read and interpret blueprints, process diagrams and other engineering-related technical documents; strong computer software skills and comfort working with computer software and respond from time to time to situations or emergencies outside of normal working hours. Candidates must also be able to occasionally assist with heavy physical outdoor work at night, in all weather conditions. The successful candidate demonstrates strong leadership, supervisory, and communication skills to clearly articulate direction and is approachable and diplomatic with the ability to use analytical and research-oriented approaches to problem solving. The successful candidate also demonstrates commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace while contributing to a positive environment. The wage for this position ranges from $49.96 to $59.04 per hour based on knowledge, skills, abilities, and work experience. As a requirement of the position, the successful applicant must hold a valid BC class 5 driver’s license and must provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract prior to beginning employment. Posting No. 085-26 | Deadline for applications is October 28, 2026 We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Resort Municipality of Whistler is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity.

What you’ll do

This position supervises the operation of municipal wastewater treatment, collection systems, and landfill closure assets. The supervisor coordinates a team of operators, maintenance personnel, and contractors to ensure effective and regulatory-compliant operations.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least a two-year post-secondary program and a minimum of 5 years of experience in wastewater utility operations and staff supervision. A valid BC class 5 driver’s license is required, along with comprehensive knowledge of wastewater technologies and safety regulations.

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Wastewater treatment
• Staff supervision
• Project management
• Regulatory compliance
• Infrastructure maintenance
• Biological nutrient removal
• Occupational health and safety
• Blueprint reading
• Technical documentation
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Leadership
• Diplomacy
• Analytical skills
• Collection Systems
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Tourism
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Research
• Biology
• Economics
• Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Problem Solving
• Wastewater
• Operations
• Sewage Treatments
• Collections

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Energy
• Wastewater Supervisor
• Waste / Recycling Coordinator
• Environmental Engineers
• Recycling Coordinators
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

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