City of Yorkton – Waterworks Manager

Career Opportunity

Waterworks Manager

Environmental ServicesDepartment

Competition Number 2025-29

Are you seeking a rewarding career that balances technical leadership, creative development, and environmental

stewardship? Are you interested in working with a skilled team dedicated to providing safe, reliable water supply, and

wastewater treatment services to the community?

Join the City of Yorkton, a progressive and growing community located in Saskatchewan’s beautiful Parkland Region.

Here, you’ll enjoy big-city amenities combined with the quality of life only a smaller center can offer.

Key Responsibilities

As a core member of the Environmental Services team, the Waterworks Manager will oversee the operation, maintenance,

and regulatory compliance of Yorkton’s Class IV Wastewater Treatment and Class III Water Treatment systems. This

leadership role ensures our water and wastewater systems are safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible.

Key duties include:

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Oversee plant operations, including process control adjustments, SCADA system oversight, and equipment

maintenance.

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Supervise, train, and mentor staff in plant operations, safety procedures, and process optimization.

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Manage analytical laboratory work to maintain quality control standards.

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Ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulations, including the Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines,

Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER), and Effluent Reporting Regulating Information System (ERRIS).

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Coordinate with regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and other municipal departments.

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Lead the preparation of operational reports, including monthly, annual, and special project reports.

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Participate in permit negotiations and maintain accurate compliance records.

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Assist in capital and long-range planning, contributing technical input to infrastructure projects.

Qua lifications

Required:

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Minimum 5 years of experience in the water or wastewater industry (or similar field), with at least 3 years in a

supervisory or managerial role.

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Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment operations, process control, and SCADA systems.

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Familiarity with the Waterworks and Sewage Works Regulations, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Environmental

Management and Protection Act, and other relevant legislation.

Preferred:

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A degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering Technology, or a related

field.

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Class 3 or higher certification in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection.

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Construction project experience, including reviewing drawings and working with consultants.

Other Requirements:

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Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s License.

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RCMP security clearance.

Salary: The City of Yorkton offers a competitive compensation package, which includes Benefits and Pension

Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.yorkton.ca.

This competition closes May 16, 2025