Wastewater Collections Foreperson

About Red Deer:

Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

About The City of Red Deer Municipal Government:

The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

The Opportunity:

The Wastewater Collections Foreperson is responsible for enacting the overall field operations of the Wastewater Collection, Stormwater Collection, and Source Control programs under the guidance of the Lead Operator - Wastewater Collection. Responsibility includes assisting with the management of work plans and schedules, training, program administration, budgeting, and backfill coverage for Lead Operator - Wastewater Collection.
Support duties include record review, monitoring compliance, determine infractions, and respond to Utility Bylaw infractions. Position will comply with regulations, policies, and procedures, plan the day-to-day, assist with long-term operations, provide direction, guidance, support and leadership to staff. Also provides Bylaw enforcement pertaining to the Utility Bylaw.

Top Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and prioritize daily wastewater collection activities, ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulations, bylaws, and City standards.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and investigations (including spills and bylaw infractions), analyze data, and maintain accurate regulatory records.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to staff, promoting a safe, respectful, and high-performing work environment.
• Support operational planning by assisting with work plans, budgets, capital needs, and continuous improvement initiatives, including safety and emergency preparedness programs.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and the public to deliver responsive customer service, enforce compliance, and provide technical guidance.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Education or training in a one (1) year water/ wastewater related technical program preferred
• Unrestricted Wastewater Collection level 4 Alberta Environment Operator’s Certification or equivalent with a requirement to achieve within 4 years
• Must successfully pass all safety certificate courses currently required and others to be defined by the Province or by the City

**Other combinations of education and experience may be considered

• Valid Class 5 Alberta’s Driver’s License
• Valid Class 3 with Q endorsement is preferred
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in planning and operating processes of municipal infrastructure in a Level III or IV certified system or equivalent
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience and demonstrated knowledge of appropriate supervision of a respectful and inclusive workplace
• Supervisory experience in operating underground systems preferred

Affiliation:

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Status: Regular Full-time

Remuneration: $42.11 to $47.85 per hour

Hours of Work:

80 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday, some evening and weekend work may be required when needed.

The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.