Job Description:

The Town of Gillam invites applications for one (1) FULL-TIME WATER & WASTEWATER MANAGER overseeing the Water & Wastewater Department.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Directing operations of the crew and monitoring plant performance and equipment
• Implementing best operational practices within the operations team
• Performing operator duties and recording quality operational records
• Making decisions regarding plant isolations, plant operations, and performance to meet or exceed conditions of the Regulatory Requirements
• Performing field tests for troubleshooting and implementing process improvements
• Reviewing computerized operating and laboratory data
• Working with the Maintenance team to ensure that the facilities are maintained properly
• Coordinating and executing infrastructure repairs (waterline breaks, frozen waterlines, sewage backups )
• Ensuring working procedures are performed in compliance with safety standards, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards
• Be available to support operators as required after hours
• Other duties as required

Must have demonstrated knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive municipal water system
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive municipal wastewater system
• Principals and practices of water system development, operations, and maintenance
• Principals and practices of organizational analysis and management
• Budgeting procedures and techniques
• Pertinent federal and provincial regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of the occupational hazards, safety precautions, regulations and procedures that are applicable to the area of work
• Ability to maintain records in written and computer-based format

Desired Education Skills and Abilities:

• Grade 12 education – with courses in Chemistry, Math, Physics, Biology & Electrical Theory being an asset
• Possess a Level III or higher Water Treatment Operator License within the Province of Manitoba (or equivalent certification from other provinces)
• Possess a Level II or higher Wastewater Treatment Operator License within the Province of Manitoba (or equivalent certification from other provinces)
• Possess or willing to obtain Class I Water Distribution license
• Possess or willing to obtain Class I Wastewater Collection license

Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal and public relations skills
• Decision making with a proactive approach
• Time management
• Computer skills
• Facilitation and planning
• Leadership skills to empower others

Abilities:

• Work with little supervision
• Display tact and discretion
• Maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrated competence in safe work practices
• Physically capable of performing all the laboring aspects or other duties associated with position
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Working Conditions:

• Indoor and outdoor – broad range of weather conditions and temperatures

Wages and Benefits:

The Town of Gillam offers excellent wages and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Housing and utilities
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Matching pension plan
• Overtime at 2X hourly rate of pay after 40 hours/week
• Northern living allowance
• Northern travel allowance
• Medical travel allowance

APPLICATIONS AND INQUIRIES TO BE DIRECTED TO:

Jesse Taylor, Director of Operations

Email:

j taylor@townofgillam.com

Phone: 431-258-3953

Application Deadline: June 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.