Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor

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❓ How does this work ❓

Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. If this opportunity sounds interesting and you believe you have what we're looking for, we want to hear from you! Click “Apply Online”.

Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Complete your application, screening questions and ensure your résumé is up to date.

Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches what we need, we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Duties

Real Property Operations (detachment Gagetown) maintains all infrastructure (buildings, roads, sidewalks, structures, air fields, etc) at CFB Gagetown. As the CFB Gagetown Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor, you will be responsible for the operation of a plant processing approximately 1,750,000 m3 of wastewater per year and deserving approximately 12,000 users at CFB Gagetown and the town of Oromocto. This includes mainly the supervision of 8 employees, maintenance required for the plant and following up with compliance applicable to the plant.

Work environment

What do we offer?

At DND, we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in the long term. As a civilian employee, you’ll enjoy:
- A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
- Opportunities for advancement
- A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
- A total compensation package including a competitive salary, health & dental benefits, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

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Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill one indeterminate (permanent) position in Gagetown, NB

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Provincially recognized Class 3 Water and Wastewater Operator Certification

Significant (approximately five years) experience in Wastewater Treatment plant operations.
Significant (approximately three years) of supervisory experience.
Experience using computer automated monitoring equipment, such as Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA).
Experience in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, compressors, air blowers, traveling screens.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Communication

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

*The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.

Information on employment equity

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able and willing to travel as required by the employer.
Must be willing to have a pre-approved Health Canada medical assessment to indicate fitness and ability to wear and work in a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act and attest to their vaccination status
• Must have a pre-approved Health Canada medical assessment to indicate fitness and ability to wear and work in a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driving permit.
• Must be able and willing to work shift work and/or overtime
• Must be able and willing to work in extreme weather conditions; work in confined spaces; work at heights and from ladders and scaffolding; and perform heavy lifting tasks
• Must be able and willing to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

↪ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

↪ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

↪Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: your application, an interview, self-assessment, performance appraisals, reference checks, interactions with internal staff during the process or personal knowledge.

↪Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
✔ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team or specific duties of the position;
✔ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
✔ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
✔ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

↪ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact Stephanie for guidance.

↪ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.