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Adecco is currently hiring a full-time Water & Wastewater Operations Supervisor (EOCP Level 3) on behalf of a leading utility services organization in Kamloops, BC.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operations leader with a strong background in water, wastewater, utility infrastructure, and field operations. In this role, you will oversee daily utility operations, maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, and operational performance while leading a team of operators and technical staff.

• Pay Rate: $88,000 - $120,000 per year

• Location: Kamloops, BC | Occasional travel to operational facilities, utility sites, and infrastructure projects

• Job type: Permanent | Full-time

• Relocation assistance open for discussion

Here's why you should apply:

• Three weeks of vacation to start

• Twelve statutory holidays

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits

• Employer-matched RRSP program up to 5%

• Paid sick leave

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Supportive and safety-focused work environment

Responsibilities:
Utility Operations & System Performance

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and performance of water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure systems.

• Monitor system performance and implement corrective actions to improve reliability, efficiency, and service delivery.

• Utilize SCADA and other monitoring systems to support operational performance and system optimization.

• Investigate operational issues and implement solutions to minimize service disruptions and equipment failures.

Maintenance & Asset Management

• Manage preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.

• Coordinate maintenance activities using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

• Support asset reliability, lifecycle planning, and equipment performance initiatives.

• Assist with inventory management and operational resource planning.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of operators and field personnel.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management activities.

• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure employees have the training, tools, and support required to perform their work safely and effectively.

Safety, Compliance & Emergency Response

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and maintain operational procedures, emergency response plans, and safe work practices.

• Conduct site inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits.

• Participate in and oversee emergency response activities when required.

Project & Contractor Coordination

• Coordinate work performed by internal teams, contractors, and service providers.

• Support operational improvement projects and infrastructure upgrades.

• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with operational requirements.

Financial & Administrative Support

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and operational planning activities.

• Monitor operational expenditures and identify opportunities for increased efficiency.

• Maintain accurate records, reports, and compliance documentation.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in water, wastewater, utility, municipal infrastructure, or related operations.

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.

• Experience leading maintenance programs and field operations teams.

• EOCP Water Operator Level 3 and/or Wastewater Operator Level 3 certification considered a strong asset.

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

• Strong knowledge of water treatment, wastewater treatment, utility operations, and infrastructure maintenance.

• Experience working with SCADA and CMMS systems.

• Knowledge of safety regulations, hazard assessments, and safe work practices.

• Strong leadership, employee development, and coaching skills.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Confined Space Awareness and First Aid certifications are considered assets.

• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we're making the future work for everyone.

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