Application Deadline:
2026-11-17 Position Title:
Senior Operations Manager Division:
Kawartha Trent Regional Hub (Karen Lorente) Location:
2115 Highway 12
Brechin, ON L0K 1B0
Canada Location Hierarchy:
Central Worker Type:
Regular Number of Positions:
1 Job Duration:
Job Term:
Full time Job Code:
Job Code: M1011B Salary:
$97,623.00 - $141,892.00CADAnnual Posting Status:
Post Internally and Externally & Post to OPS OPS Job ID:
251143
Water is our business and our passion. It can be yours too. The water professionals at OCWA know the value of water better than anyone. Our work benefits communities across Ontario every day.
Our job (and possibly yours) is also to return treated and safe water back to our lakes and rivers. At OCWA, we have a deep respect for the environment and our responsibility for the health of the communities we serve drives us.
A job at OCWA is an opportunity to make a positive impact on millions—a big responsibility. Are you ready? We think you are. So come on in. The water is perfect.
Join the management team at the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) in an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a dynamic team in the provision of safe, client oriented, and valuable water management services in the province of Ontario.
In this role you will:
Provide expert operational input and oversee the management and administration of efficient and safe water/wastewater treatment, distribution and collection systems.
Supervise all aspects and impacts of capital expansion programs of water/wastewater treatment facilities.
Provide expert operational input to the engineering, pre-design and design plans for major plant expansion.
Ensure operating compliance with existing legislation and management systems.
Negotiate with the client in regards to all aspects of contracts.
Lead/provide strategic/technical expertise, advice and policy recommendations to regional/OCWA management and regional clients/partners on preventative maintenance strategies and technical solutions to support client operations and OCWA business development objectives.
What we are looking for:
Mandatory:
Certification/license in WT, WWT, WD and WWC
May consider lesser qualified candidates as under fill - minimum Level OIT as specified in (Reg. 128/04 and 129/04)
Ability to be ORO for the facility
Be available after regular hours to advise staff and client of operational emergencies
Valid driver’s license
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
Technical knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices related to wastewater treatment and collection systems; operations and processes to lead/manage regional maintenance and electrical programs and technical services related to process control and legislation/standards compliance and ensure optimum operation of regional facilities.
Technical knowledge of water treatment and distribution maintenance best practices and standards, and industrial, electrical and electronic instrumentation and control theory, principles and practices and assessment techniques for the selection, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of a wide variety of complex control, monitoring and telemetry communication systems to plan and lead maintenance and electrical system construction, monitoring, and repair operations.
Ability to obtain certification to the highest level of the facilities.
Knowledge and understanding of SCADA system, alarms monitoring, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and applicable financial programs for budgeting and presentations.
Ability to comprehend and apply asset management practices.
Knowledge and application of energy management principles.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, polices, standards and procedures to manage the development and delivery of regional maintenance and electrical systems, processes and services.
Demonstrated operational management skills to lead the day-to-day coordination and control of maintenance and electrical process services to large complex facilities, plants and…