Utility Foreperson

Summary

The Municipality of North Perth is seeking a motivated and experienced Utility Foreperson to join their Environmental Services team. This role involves supervising and participating in the daily operations, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater systems, ensuring efficient and reliable service delivery. The Utility Foreperson will also be responsible for developing and implementing work activities, and may act as the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) for Water and Wastewater Systems and the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) Representative for Water operations. The position is based at the Wastewater Treatment Plant with daily travel throughout the municipality, involving work in various outdoor and industrial environments. The standard work schedule is 40 hours per week, with potential for overtime due to operational demands or emergencies. Required qualifications include post-secondary education in a related field, specific Class 3 Water Distribution and Supply and Class 2 Wastewater Treatment licenses (or vice-versa), five years of related experience, strong knowledge of safe laboratory practices and systems, and familiarity with MECP regulations. The municipality offers work-life balance, an OMERS pension plan, and professional development opportunities.