Foreman II, Wastewater – City of Campbell River – Campbell River, BC

Vancouver Island is one of Canada’s most enviable locations and Campbell River is ideally situated to take advantage of the best the island has to offer. With a moderate climate, spectacular scenery and year-round recreational offerings at its doorstep, Campbell River is a community that will continue to attract nature lovers, adventure seekers, and people who appreciate the amenities of a larger urban centre without the crowds. The third largest City on Vancouver Island, Campbell River is a city with friendly small-town character.

The City of Campbell River is looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join our Utilities Department as a Foreman II – Wastewater Operations. Reporting to the Wastewater Supervisor, the Foreman II is responsible for planning and implementing assigned daily tasks, and for assigning and supervising the work of operators, labourers, and various contractors performing work for the City’s wastewater treatment and collections infrastructure.

Success in this role requires:

2 year Diploma in wastewater related studies; or relevant Trades certification; or equivalent education, training and experience;
Level 2 EOCP certification in Municipal Wastewater Treatment with eligibility to gain Level 3 within 6 months;
Level 1 EOCP certification in Wastewater Collections with eligibility to gain Level 2 within 1 year;
Minimum 3 years supervisory/leadership in wastewater discipline;
Minimum 4 years progressive experience in a wastewater operations role for a Class II or higher facility;
Minimum 1 year experience in a municipal wastewater treatment operations role utilizing Level 2 EOCP certification;
Minimum 3 years’ experience in project management.

This position provides an opportunity to join a strong, proactive team. The successful candidate will bring with them a vast array of operational knowledge and will be given the opportunity to expand on that knowledge. You will play a large role in an active capital plan that includes upgrades to the wastewater treatment facility, lift station upgrade and replacement projects, and gravity and forcemain pipe repair/replacement projects. You will also implement, adjust and oversee a diverse preventative maintenance program and provide support for process control of the City of Campbell River’s wastewater system.

The current hourly rate of pay for this CUPE bargaining unit position is $36.32, plus $0.75/hour dirty pay, working a 40-hour work week.

The current collective agreement provides for established incremental wage increases until 2018.

For a detailed job description please visit the “Employment Opportunities” section of our website at www.campbellriver.ca.

If you have the skills we are looking for, you wish to work in a friendly, goal oriented department, and you want to live, work and play in a great community, apply now! Please send your resume AND covering letter, quoting EXT-15-58 to:

Human Resources Department
City of Campbell River
301 St. Ann’s Road
Campbell River, BC   V9W 4C7
Fax: (250) 286-5760
Email: careers@campbellriver.ca

This posting closes at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2016.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short listed for interviews will be contacted.

Location: Campbell River, BC
Profession(s): Sewer & Wastewater
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 8:58:42 AM (PST)
Posting Expires: Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 4:30:00 PM (PST)

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