Supervisor, Distribution and Collections

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The Opportunity

Halifax Water is inviting applicants for one (1) Regular Full-time Supervisor Distribution & Collections in the Wastewater and Stormwater Services Department. Halifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success and the success of our community. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians LGBTQ community racially visible persons women in non-traditional positions persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter.

The Supervisor Distribution and Collections provides leadership and supervision to work crews and oversees the development implementation scheduling and control of all municipal water wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.

This is a non-unionized job. The job description and benefits to working at Halifax Water can be viewed on the Halifax Water website.

Interested applicants are asked to submit completed cover letters and resumes stating Competition #HW26-04 by 4 : 30pm on January 24 2026.

As part of the selection process applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position may be required to demonstrate their knowledge skills and abilities for the position through a set of practical applications.

What youll do

Responsibilities

Process / Technical :

• Responsible for assignment of work to crews and supervision of work including planning scheduling organizing implementing operational programs including repair inspections and maintenance of the linear systems providing uninterrupted service. This includes creating completing and closing of work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Responsible for ensuring that all water wastewater and stormwater infrastructure is operated for their intended use in accordance with all relevant guidelines approvals and regulations.
• Full understanding and navigation of the SCADA system and any non-SCADA related systems in order to determine issues and recommend upgrades (as required) for all relevant system infrastructure.
• Facilitates effective work planning processes actions-results based plans maximizes available resources and uses innovation to access new resources monitors results and adjusts accordingly.
• Identifies and evaluates risks related to the infrastructure consistent with the Halifax Water Enterprise Risk Management System.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with Halifax Waters Environmental Management System (EMS) to maintain ISO 14001 certification by maintaining knowledge of Halifax Waters environmental policy and scope. Safeguards compliance with the policy from staff visitors consultants and contractors. Oversees compliance with ISO 14001 certification by identifying significant environmental aspects development and maintenance of operational controls such as SOPs and forms as well as proper QA / QC for any instrumentation or equipment. Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of environmental incidents or non-conformities as well as defining and implementing corrective actions.
• Administer and assist with capital programs and asset management plans. Participates and provides recommendation in the asset management planning process.
• Responsible for the construction and commissioning of capital projects in collaboration with the Engineering and Technical Services.
• Work with water or wastewater treatment staff to deal with emergencies collaborate on capital or other operational projects.
• Make recommendations to the Manager regarding improvements to the assets they are responsible for. Provide forecasts of repairs and maintenance projections for the inclusion in the business plans for Operations and supports the goals of Halifax Water Business Strategies.
• Subject matter expert for all other group / departments within the organization when key operational information is required for determination of expenditures for both capital and operational needs.
• Work with engineering and consultants during capital project completion providing technical input at the design stage and leadership during implementation.
• Assists in preparation of contract specifications Request for Proposals and tender documents for repairs or replacement of equipment materials and contractor supplied services.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends / developments through networking with government agencies regulatory bodies professionals in the field and other sources.
• Responsible for dealing directly with customers during difficult conditions such as weather events and infrastructure failures. Ensures performance standards are met and service is delivered in the most efficient and effective way including analyzing alternative service delivery methods and making suggestions reference policy development.
• Investigates and prioritizes responses to work requests from the public and other Departments. Manages on-site contractors carrying out work on Halifax Water assets.
• Receives and resolves complaints from customers and members of the public.

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A little bit about us

Halifax Water

As Atlantic Canadas Largest Water Utility our purpose is to supply and safeguard sustainable high-quality water services.

Everything we do at Halifax Water is tied to our purpose. With employees who are dedicated to supplying high-quality services for water wastewater and stormwater through a One Team One Water attitude we can meet the challenges of a growing population aging infrastructure and increasing regulatory compliance.

Halifax Water employees strive to be stewards of our environment and are fueled by a passion to serve our communities. Employee commitment and dedication of service mean a great deal to our customers stakeholders and to Halifax Water.

As an employee Halifax Water is proud to offer you :

We are committed to providing a safe and hazard-free work environment. Our employees health and well-being are a top priority and we promote a safety-first culture to provide daily healthy safe sustainable and reliable services. We take this responsibility seriously and feel immense pride in reaching beyond industry service standards.

As a public service utility operating critical infrastructure on behalf of our customers our employees are trained in Emergency Measures Operations (EMO) and Incident Command System (ICS). This type of training allows Halifax Water to respond to all emergencies from simple water main breaks to keeping customer water flowing (water wastewater and stormwater) through Hurricanes and other major natural events.

To learn more about What We Do visit Halifax Water .

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 85431 - 106789