Environmental Operations Foreperson

The Opportunity :

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for an Environmental

Operations Foreperson to fill a permanent full-time position. The Environmental Operations Foreperson

directs work teams to complete operational and maintenance assignments to meet

departmental service levels and comply with City Policy and regulatory

standards under the guidance of a supervisor, or Lead Operator. The Operations

Foreperson is responsible for performing specialized technical and program

administration work, training for staff and backfill coverage for Lead

Operator. Supervise and train crew members and ensure that all safety

requirements are adhered to. The

Foreperson provides Bylaw enforcement pertaining to the Utility Bylaw.

As our preferred candidate, you

will have :

• Grade 12 or equivalent.

Education or training in a one (1) year

water / wastewater related technical program preferred

Successful completion of AWWA approved Cross

Connection Control course and registration as a cross-connection control

specialist with the AWWA within 6 months of hire

Must successfully pass all safety certificate courses

currently required and others to be defined by the Province or by the City

Minimum Six (6) years’ experience in planning and

operating processes of municipal infrastructure in a Level III or IV certified

system or equivalent

Other combinations of education and experience may be

considered

Two (2) years of supervisory experience and

demonstrated knowledge of appropriate supervision of respectful and inclusive workplace

Supervisory experience in operating underground

systems is preferred

Valid Class 5 Alberta’s Driver’s License; valid Class

3Q is preferred

Well-developed verbal, computer and written

communications skills and strong interpersonal skills

Strong computer aptitude including demonstrated

proficiency with City based computer programs, databases, spreadsheets and

word-processing software

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to

accurately use a wide range of testing equipment

Current knowledge on regulations, procedural updates,

backflow prevention and water quality issues.

Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and

co-operate with colleagues as a team, to understand and follow instructions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working

relationships with co-workers, property and business owners / officers, and their

representatives

Must be physically fit in order to climb, open and

close valves, lift, bend and twist in awkward positions

Ability to work inside and outside in all types of

weather and in conditions which may be noisy, dirty, wet, cold, hot and

disagreeable

Demonstrated safety skills in the use of specialized

equipment including respirators and air quality monitors. Work may require use of harnesses and

hoisting equipment.

Be able to read and understand blueprints, drawings,

schematics and maps

Affiliation :

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Remuneration :

$42.11 to $47.85 per hour (2026 Rates)

Hours of Work : 80

hours biweekly; Monday to Friday; extended shifts (overtime) and after-hours

emergency work and on-call rotation will be required.

We thank you for your application. Only those

selected for an interview will be contacted.