Team Lead, Water Services

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We have an exciting Permanent, Full-time, Unionized opportunity in the Enviromental Services Department for an experienced and motivated individual.

Team Lead, Water Services

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Vaughan is a city on the move. With a downtown core rising from the ground – the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, a state-of-the-art hospital opened its doors in 2021 – the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, and a bustling subway, exciting projects are transforming the community. Be a part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan.

The City of Vaughan is an equal opportunity employer serving one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Canada, we are an organization committed to diversity and inclusivity, providing a thriving work environment, excellent benefits, learning and growth opportunities and a place where collaboration and teamwork are fostered. As one of the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2022, we continuously employ workplace best-practices – and they’re getting noticed! Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.

Position Overview:

Responsible for carrying out all aspects of Operator activities; assigning work for water operations; providing, leadership, training and technical direction to staff; coordinating the use of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to create and manage work requests, work order back logs, as well as routine maintenance and inspection activities on operational equipment and auditing daily operations activities to ensure efficient operations that meet applicable Provincial Acts and Regulations and City standards to efficiently operate.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Three (3) year Community College Diploma in Civil/Environmental Technology or suitable equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum five (5) years’ progressively more responsible experience related to the maintenance of municipal water distribution systems including one (1) year coordinating the work of others within a municipal unionized environment.

• Seven (7) years in a municipal public works department is preferred.

• Holds and maintains a valid Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Water Distribution Level 2 Operator License.

• Certified Engineering Technologist as issued by the Ontario Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists is preferred.

• Ability to self-manage, and identify issues, challenges, and opportunities and propose solutions.

• Ability to read engineering drawings and knowledge of specifications.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the Public, Staff, Consultants, and Industry.

• Ability to work in water infrastructure where movement may be restricted on an occasional basis (monthly).

• Perform On-Call as required, be available 24 hr / 7 days a week, work overtime and respond on site to after hour emergencies outdoors day and night in all types of weather related conditions (monthly).

• Physically capable of lifting objects between 25 to 100 pounds with some assistance (weekly).

• Record of satisfactory attendance and performance, as determined by referring to attendance and performance concerns obtained in the employee’s human resources file. Please note interview answers will be assigned marks.

The City of Vaughan has an employee-focused culture with an emphasis on health and wellness, work-life balance, and family benefits.

If you are an energetic person who is interested in bringing your knowledge and passion to the City of Vaughan, please visit our website to apply online by July 18, 2023.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. The City of Vaughan has implemented a mandatory vaccine policy for all its employees. The City will comply with its human rights obligations, make exceptions for applicable medical conditions and accommodate employees legally entitled to accommodation.

The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.