Supervisor III - Water and Wastewater Treatment at District of West Vancouver

Supervisor III - Water and Wastewater Treatment Supervisor

Permanent, Full-Time

(Internal Posting)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

Responsibilities

The West Vancouver Utilities Operations Department is accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Supervisor III – Water and Wastewater Treatment Supervisor. The key responsibilities for this position include:

• Inspecting, monitoring, controlling, and maintaining all aspects of the Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities;
• Organizing and scheduling routine work, participating in project planning and management, and liaising with Municipal Staff, community group, and members of the public;
• Providing project management plans that include full details for project implementation, project scheduling, pre-job preparation requirements, coordination with other departments, internal and / or contracted labour needs, and internal and / or hired equipment needs;
• Providing supervisory leadership by assisting and coaching field staff in the resolution of work-related issues, conducting routine employee evaluations, and maintaining daily timesheets and producing reports pertaining to employee time and attendance;
• Assisting the Operations Manager in absentee management, implementing modified return to work programs for staff;
• Providing technical expertise and inspecting work to ensure conformity to specifications, schedules, budgets, and safety regulations;
• Receiving and investigating complaints, determining responsibilities, advising complainants, and initiating effective remedial actions;
• Reviewing the requirements for equipment, staff, materials and tools, and allocating them appropriately to projects;
• Preparing, reviewing, and finalizing work order documentation and reporting within the District’s computerized maintenance management system, Maintenance Connection;
• Working with Engineering Support Services to generate, manage, and schedule work orders via Maintenance Connection;
• Performing after-hours response as part of a stand-by operations rotation; and
• Performing other related work as required.
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will Possess

• Thorough working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, inspection and operation of micro and ultra-filtration membranes and related equipment;
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and proper safety procedures required in the operation of the plants and related facilities;
• Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Water and Wastewater Technology;
• EOCP Certification – Water Treatment Operator Level 3, or 4, Small Wastewater Systems;
• W.H.M.I.S Training;
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of B.C.
  
  

The Preferred Candidate Will Possess

• EOCP Certification – Chlorine Handling
• EOCP Certification – Water Distribution Operator Level 1, 2, 3 or 4
• EOCP Certification – Wastewater Treatment Operator Level 1, 2 or 3
• Two years of related experience in the operation of a Level 4 Membrane Water Treatment Plant
• Experience with Pall micro-filtration and Zeeweed 1000 series membrane plants
  
  

The successful candidate has: 2 years of related experience working at supervisory level; OR some combination of post-secondary education or training, plus 5 years of related experience including 2 years at a supervisory level; sound technical knowledge in the operation, maintenance, and construction of the infrastructure in a related field; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong leadership capabilities providing guidance and supervision support to a team; and ability to make sound judgment independently.

Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable driver’s abstract, a police information check, and copies of relevant credentials. To ensure your application is complete, please email your Driver’s Abstract to [email protected]. You can obtain your Driver’s Abstract by contacting ICBC at 604-661-2255 or by submitting a request online at https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/clio/. Applications without a Driver’s Abstract submission will not be considered for further steps in the recruitment process.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on WestNet.

Position Status

Union (WVMEA) – Permanent, Full-Time

Starting Rate Of Pay

$45.36 per hour

Hours Of Work

40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Closing Date

Sunday, November 16, 2025

To Apply

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Portal at www.westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted

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