Manager, Treatment Plant Maintenance
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If you are looking for a role where you can lead a team towards the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects for the residents of Halton, we want to hear from you. Over the next 10 years, the Region will be investing over $5 billion in transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure. We are committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the residents, businesses and visitors to Halton Region, and are looking for dedicated, forward thinking and enthusiastic individuals to join our Public Works team!
As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements, including flexibility and improved work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for the Hybrid Work Program, with a minimum requirement of three (3) days per week onsite.
Posting ID: 4912
Department: Public Works
Division: Water & Wastewater Treatment
Pay Range: $133,379 - $166,703
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: 1141 Lakeshore, Burlington
Employee Group: MMSG
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Posting Date: January 26, 2026
Application Deadline: February 9, 2026
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months.
If you’re enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with Halton Region but don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply! This position may be eligible for an underfill opportunity for candidates who do not meet every qualification. We’re always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team!
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Water and Wastewater Treatment, the position develops and manages programs to effectively maintain approximately $2.7 billion in assets across the Region’s Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids facilities, through the direction of internal staff as well as oversight of external contractors.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures that all maintenance projects and programs are delivered within expected timelines and in accordance with all applicable regulations, legislation and Regional policies and by-laws, including the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
- Provides coaching, development opportunities and team leadership to a diverse group of over 50 staff.
- Develops, reviews, and updates the delivery of effective reactive, preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
- Collaborates with operating, capital and SCADA groups to ensure projects and programs are delivered with minimal impact to the services provided and with other departments (finance and legal) to ensure effective program delivery.
- Responsible for the identification and documentation of asset management needs for inclusion in the divisional capital needs requirements.
- Reviews and oversees the purchasing of materials, supplies and services, appropriately documenting and reporting on these activities.
- Ensures that consultants and contractors are effectively managed to make certain deliverables are achieved.
- Ensures that maintenance work order information is accurate and maintained in compliance with reporting requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops, monitors, and documents the performance and status of the maintenance programs and related initiatives.
- Coordinates activities with other sections within the Water & Wastewater Treatment Division and Public Works Department (Plant Capital and Engineering, Treatment Operations, SCADA as well as Water and Wastewater Systems Services and Asset Management) to ensure that maintenance activities are effectively and efficiently delivered.
- Leads continuous improvement initiatives to further enhance the Treatment maintenance program.
- Responds to political and public enquires.
- Contributes to the success of the division as part of the Treatment Management Team.
- Participate in and support departmental and corporate initiatives as a member of the extended management team.
Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in engineering, engineering technology or a related discipline, or is a licensed tradesperson.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive management experience.
- Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate successful delivery of reliability – centered maintenance programs.
- Experience working in a unionized environment is required with a thorough understanding of the applicable regulations in an industrial workplace setting.
- Experience with water and wastewater treatment equipment maintenance and compliance is strongly preferred.
- Experience in developing and monitoring large operational budgets and the management of plant assets including mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment is critical.
- Demonstrated experience in program management and providing collaborative leadership to teams in an environment that promotes best practices and continuous improvement.
- Proven strategic thinking, problem solving, facilitation skills along with political acumen.
Working/ Employment Conditions
- Travel will be required.
- Incumbent must provide their own transportation.
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 624,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.
