Superintendent, 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: 5144
Department: Public Works
Division: Water & Wastewater Treatment
Pay Range: $124,517 - $155,642
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Work Location: 1141 Lakeshore, Burlington, Ontario
Employee Group: MMSG
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Posting Date: April 17, 2026
Application Deadline: May 4, 2026
Number of Positions: 2
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 Manager, Treatment Plant Maintenance, this position oversees and executes the maintenance program supporting approximately $2.7 billion in assets across the Region’s Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids facilities.
The role provides day‑to‑day supervision of internal staff and coordinates external contractors to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with required quality standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure safety of all employees and contractors within the Treatment Plant Maintenance group by fostering a strong safety culture. This includes supporting all corporate health and safety programs, developing SOPs, identifying and mitigating workplace hazards, and enforcing all safety rules and requirements.
- Ensures that all assigned maintenance projects and daily programs are delivered within expected timelines and comply 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 direct daily supervision, coaching, and development to maintenance staff including unionized employees.
- Assists the Manager in developing, reviewing, and executing effective reactive, preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
- Collaborates with operating, capital and SCADA groups to ensure projects and tasks are delivered with minimal impact to the service delivery, while also working alongside other departments to ensure effective program delivery.
- Identify, assess, and document equipment asset management needs in support of the Plant Maintenance Teams capital needs requirement.
- Oversee the purchase of materials, supplies and services, ensuring proper authorization, documentation, tracking, and reporting requirements are met.
Duties and Responsibilities (Cont'd)
- Monitors consultants and contractors on-site to ensure work is performed safely and that contractual scope, quality standards and timelines are met.
- Ensure that maintenance work order data is accurate, complete and up to date within the CMMS and maintained in compliance with reporting and audit requirements.
Monitors, and documents the daily performance and the status of the maintenance programs and related fieldwork. - Coordinates on-site 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.
- Support the Manager driving initiatives to further enhance the Treatment maintenance program.
- Contributes to the success of the organization by participating in team, divisional and corporate initiatives as a member of the Treatment Plant Maintenance management team.
Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in engineering, engineering technology or a related discipline, or is a licensed tradesperson.
- Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience.
- Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience applying Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles in a unionized trades environment.
- Demonstrated experience working in a unionized environment, with thorough knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations governing industrial workplaces and a strong focus on health and safety, is required
- Experience with water and wastewater treatment equipment, maintenance practices, and regulatory compliance is strongly preferred.
- Experience in monitoring large operational budgets and the management of plant assets including mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment is critical.
- Demonstrated experience providing leadership to teams in a unionized environment that promotes best practices and continuous improvement.
- Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. Problem solving and 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 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering 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.
