Environmental Operations Foreperson at The City of Red Deer

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
• Unrestricted Water Distribution Level 4 Certification
• 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
• Understand and apply applicable City Bylaws
• Deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner
• 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.