Manager, Environmental Services

Position Details

• Job Title: Manager, Environmental Services
• Department: Environmental Services
• Status: Permanent
• Hours per Week: 35
• Salary: $98,891.15 – $120,176.88
• Application Due Date: October 19, 2026

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the administration and supervision of operational staff, facilities, infrastructure and distribution systems for the Municipality as it relates to the management of water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and solid waste management operations. The Manager of Environmental Services will ensure compliance with legislation and Municipal bylaws/policies for the protection of public health and safety.

Role Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Corporate Management & Leadership:

• Participate as a member of the Infrastructure and Public Works team, providing input on departmental/divisional planning and strategic initiatives; lead and/or participate on project teams, as assigned, and contribute to departmental business planning.
• Provide leadership to the Environmental Services team, management of direct reports and human resources administration which includes: work planning, scheduling and assessment of staffing needs; hiring/promotion, staff development, coaching/mentoring and conducting performance management reviews; conflict resolution, discipline and termination recommendations; authorizing overtime and leaves of absence; promote team goals and harmony among team members.
• Accountable to ensure all staff are knowledgeable of applicable health and safety legislation, policies and procedures, perform good health and safety practices; are trained to act appropriately in emergency situations, practice safe program delivery and operate equipment and materials safely utilizing safe work practices; ensure that documented procedural information is available, and that necessary reports/follow-up to such incidents are completed and reported accordingly.
• Prepare, administer and monitor annual operating and capital budgets pertaining to Environmental Services in consultation with the Director of Infrastructure and Public Works. Prepare operating budget variance reports as required.
• Recommend rates and fees and ensure financial accountability and viability of services.
• Ensure economic utilization of equipment and arrange for rental of additional equipment when necessary; maintain inventory control; review/approve accounts payable invoices for payment.
• Ensure that all data and annual compliance reports required by the various Certificates of Approval for the facilities are prepared and issued; monitor status of approval certificates and respond promptly to matters arising from periodic inspections.
• Monitor overall performance of Environmental Services against the business plan and budget; prepare and submit periodic performance/variance reports with initiation of corrective actions as necessary.
• Assist in the preparation of grant and joint funding applications for projects and partnerships; administer/monitor the approved annual budget including authorization of expenditures.
• Make recommendations for ongoing development and improvements to the Municipality’s Environmental Services.
• Act as a liaison and/or resource to municipal departments and government organizations.
• Participate in conferences and seminars for professional development and upgrading, as required.
• Assist in the preparation of reports/recommendations; brief the Director of Infrastructure and Public Works on all relevant matters; attend Council, Committee, community and other public meetings and events as required; make presentations and provide advice/guidance on Environmental Services related issues and strategies and new/pending legislation and regulatory guidelines as required; initiate actions required by Council and coordinate and monitor assigned tasks emerging from meetings as directed by the Director of Infrastructure and Public Works.
• Prepare reports, statistics and analysis for the Director of Infrastructure and Public Works to identify opportunities for improvement in the cost and delivery of services.
• Regularly review and evaluate administrative and service delivery processes with a view to streamlining/updating practices and fostering excellence in customer service.
• Responsible to identify opportunities, gather market intelligence and seek input to problems and to analyze new and emerging technologies relating to the management of Environmental Services; keep senior management apprised of opportunities and advances in technology that could provide economic or environmental benefit to the Municipality.
• Respond to inquiries from, and/or liaise with, residents, the general public, community and special interest groups, other governments/agencies, internal branches/departments on preventative and regular maintenance of Municipal assets including water/wastewater infrastructure, service improvement programs and other works that may result in residential service disruptions.
• Represent the Municipality in legal issues and gives evidence in matters related to Environmental Services.

Environmental Services Operations:

• Responsible for facilities associated with the water/wastewater systems, implementing maintenance and management programs for the water supply, treatment and distribution infrastructures, sewer collection and treatment, and solid waste management.
• Responsible for arranging and coordinating all plant shutdowns.
• Ensure tools, vehicles and work equipment are properly maintained.
• Develop, recommend and administer preventative maintenance programs and schedules.