Job Type:  Management / Administration
Organization:  City of Cold Lake

Job Description :

With a population of approximately 15,800, Cold Lake is a city that offers a wealth of excitement, adventure and entertainment for all in any season. Hugging the southern shores of Alberta’s seventh largest lake, this recreational paradise can be accessed in summer and winter through western Canada’s largest inland marina. New housing, excellent educational facilities, a multipurpose recreational facility and a college are just a few of the highlights that truly make Cold Lake a community of choice.

The City of Cold Lake is seeking an enthusiastic individual to assume the responsibilities of Environmental Services Manager within the Infrastructure Services Department. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Reporting to the General Manager of Infrastructure Services, the Environmental Services Manager is accountable for supervising employees and directing the day-to-day activities in the Water & Wastewater and Waste Management Departments. This position assumes leadership of financial, technical, and operational requirements, as well as program development, direction, management, maintenance, and operation of the City of Cold Lake’s Environmental Services. This includes the Wastewater Treatment Plant and wastewater and storm water collection systems, the Water Treatment Plant and water distribution system, and the collection and disposal of solid waste and the collection of recyclables within the City. The Environmental Services Manager manages all infrastructure related activities for the water, wastewater, and waste management systems in accordance with AESRD and other applicable regulations.

The City of Cold Lake is looking for a candidate who possesses exceptional multitasking skills and has the ability to successfully manage multiple projects. The incumbent must be able to remain open-minded and positive. The successful candidate must be trustworthy and able to deal with confidential and/or sensitive information.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field with a concentration in Environmental studies, as well as maintain a level of professional designation with APEGA as a P. Eng, or be licensed to operate Class 2 water systems and Class 2 wastewater systems in Alberta with a 3 year Diploma in Civil or Environmental Engineering and registered as CET with ASET. Seven years’ professional experience is required, preferably in Municipal environments, including progressive acceptance of greater responsibilities, duties, and supervision of others. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal and environmental engineering is also required. Alberta Landfill Operations Certification, Municipal Landfill experience, or certification with SWANA is considered an asset.

The City of Cold Lake provides a competitive compensation package to successful candidates. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

The City of Cold Lake thanks all applicants; however only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

Submit resumes with cover letter to the undersigned.

Closing Date:  October 31, 2015