Director of Operations and Management

Director of Operations and Management

Job Type

Executive Opportunities

Organization

ARROW Utilities

Closing date

May 9, 2025

Job Description

ARROW Utilities, a Capital Region Commission is a regional services Commission providing wastewater transmission and treatment services to nearly 400,000 people in 13 municipalities within the Alberta Capital Region. ARROW owns and operates 200 km of wastewater transmission lines, 5 pumping stations, and a modern state of the art wastewater treatment plant located just north of Sherwood Park, Alberta.

This is an exciting time to join ARROW as we are experiencing unprecedented growth with the expansion of our wastewater treatment facility and the use of membrane bioreactor removal (MBR) technology to treat used water for resale to an industrial client. We’re focused on building strong, resilient teams and increasing capacity to support our evolving operations. Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Operations and Maintenance leads wastewater operations with a focus on compliance, efficiency, and sustainability. Manages O&M teams, budgets, and innovation while promoting stakeholder engagement and ongoing improvement.

Responsibilities include:

To be a successful candidate, you must have:

This leadership position will appeal to an experienced professional seeking a dynamic and strategically focused work environment. The role includes a biweekly total of 70 hours, with employees working Monday to Thursday and alternating Fridays off as an Earned Day Off (EDO) or scheduled workday. Occasional work outside of regular hours may be required to meet operational or organizational needs. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and eligibility for the Local Authorities Pension Plan. We are proud of our friendly and safe working environment.

Application Return

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by e-mail to HR@arrowutilities.ca.

The opportunity will remain open until a suitable candidate is found, but we will begin shortlisting after May 9, 2025.

For more information on ARROW please visit our website at www.arrowutilities.ca

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience : 5 years or more