Manager of Water

Position Details

• Job Title: Manager of Water
• Job Type: Permanent Full Time
• Job Category: Water
• Number of Open Positions: 1
• Union: Non-union
• Date Posted: October 15, 2026
• Closing Date: October 22, 2026
• Salary: $118,747 to $144,337 (2026 rates)
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Department: Water Division
• Work Location: Bradford West Gwillimbury

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury offers a return to small town charm while being one of the country’s fastest growing communities. We are a vibrant, thriving community that possesses a sense of pride and where community spirit prevails. Our Town is committed to being a complete and healthy community where there are opportunities for everyone to contribute and to benefit.

Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure Services, the Manager of Water will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership of the Town’s Class III water supply and distribution system.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to Water Division staff; establishes divisional priorities, work plans, service expectations and resource requirements. Facilitates regular staff, operational, safety, and health and safety meetings.
• Oversees the safe, effective and reliable operation and maintenance of municipal drinking water supply, treatment, storage, pumping, rechlorination and distribution infrastructure.
• Ensures occupational health and safety responsibilities are fulfilled through hazard identification, safe work procedures, inspections, training, incident follow-up and coordination with applicable corporate resources.
• Serves as designated Overall Responsible Operator (ORO), as assigned under Town policy, and maintains applicable operator certification; fulfills statutory ORO responsibilities.
• Works collaboratively with the Compliance Division to implement applicable legislative, licence, permit and DWQMS operational requirements; supplies timely and accurate operational records, addresses operational deficiencies and implements corrective actions assigned to Water Operations.
• Oversees preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Leads the operational response to water system incidents and emergencies.
• Identifies and prioritizes water infrastructure capital needs; develops supporting operational justifications, cost and risk assessments, and recommendations for multi-year capital planning.
• Prepares and manages the Water Division operating budget; monitors expenditures, forecasts year-end results, explains variances and recommends measures to improve financial performance and lifecycle value.
• Maintains accurate operational asset information, assesses condition and criticality, establishes lifecycle and renewal priorities, and supports water-related asset management and levels-of-service planning.
• Oversees procurement and contracted services within delegated authority, including specifications, tender input, contractor coordination, quality, safety, performance and payment verification in accordance with Town policies.
• Oversees the operational performance of SCADA and related control technologies.
• Responds to escalated public, Council and stakeholder concerns related to water operations.

Key Competencies and Qualifications

• Diploma in Environmental Technology, with preference given to those with a degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering.
• MOE Water Distribution and Supply Class 3 license (or higher).
• Seven years of related water operator experience, with at least five years of supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of municipal drinking-water supply and distribution operations, including Class 3 system requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable Ontario drinking-water legislation and regulations and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to use operational, maintenance-management, asset-management, financial and SCADA-related systems.
• Ability to promote a culture of inclusiveness and work with a diverse population of employees, participants, agencies and the public.
• Strong interpersonal skills and conflict management skills to handle staff issues and customer/resident complaints.
• Valid class “G” driver’s license in good standing.
• Availability to attend evening and/or weekend meetings or be available after hours for emergencies as required.
• Ability to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check upon hire.

The position offers a competitive benefit package.

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQ2S+.

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is committed to providing accommodations based on any human rights protected grounds and in accordance with the AODA, throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify us when contacted for an interview and we will work with you to meet your needs.