Foreman, Insulation

Affiliation: CUPE Municipal

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Bi-weekly Working Hours: 84 hours bi-weekly

Shift/Work Schedule: 7 days on 7 days off 12-hour shifts

Enviromental Services, Water Treatment Operations

Permanent Rate: $ 67.04 (Permanent rate effective after completion of probation)

COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480

Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 24/01/2026

Posting Type: Internal and External

At the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Environmental Services team is at the heart of sustainability and safety. Whether you're operating advanced water treatment systems or managing solid waste and underground infrastructure, you’ll play a vital role in protecting public health and the environment.

Under minimal supervision, the Foreperson, Water Treatment Operations provides subject matter expert (SME) technical guidance and directs staff in the operation and coordination of day-to-day water treatment operational activities. The incumbent provides technical assistance, inspects the work of staff and contractors, and coordinates service delivery with internal and external clients, impacting the quality of potable water to ensure safe and efficient operations and compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal regulations.

Responsible for first-level supervision in the field; coordinating staff work activities to ensure compliance with organizational standards, time schedules, job specifications and regulatory requirements.
Inspect work to ensure compliance with safety, municipal, and environmental requirements.
Ensure efficient, cost effective, and safe operations of water treatment facilities through data-driven optimization based on analytical equipment such as the LCA5 or Zetasizer.
Support the development of operator technical skills; planning training, mentoring, and encouraging operational and certification development for all operations staff.
Standardize training practices for new operators to ensure consistency and quality.
Take the lead on execution during priority and emergency work, which may include field planning, sourcing chemicals, equipment, supplies, and other tasks as required.
Analyze water records, address undesirable conditions, and recommend corrective actions.
Review and file month-end reports, statistical data, and project documentation.
Coordinate and prepare Sequential Isolation Forms (SIF) for process equipment lockouts.
Review and file daily and monthly testing records; Ensure adequate inventory of chemicals, equipment, and supplies, assisting with the ordering of water treatment chemicals to maintain stock levels.
Conduct or review chemical and physical analysis of raw or treated water.
Consistently review all statistical data to maximize plant operation.
Provide technical input for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other operational documents.
Operate the water treatment facilities as required (sometimes with short notice).
Provide SME technical input on strategic assignments and special studies and Capital or Operational Projects
Participate in strategic planning and operational adjustments to align with branch goals, providing technical input on strategic assignments, capital, or operational projects.
Skilled in the operation of machines, tools and mobile equipment used in municipal water treatment facilities under varying conditions.
Proficiency in the use of various sampling and testing equipment and instruments.
Proficiency with various Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to utilize office equipment.
Ability to create and draft SOPs.
Ability to work independently and to effectively schedule work to meet service demands and minimize disruption to residents.
Knowledge and proficiency in occupational health and safety regulations, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the ability to implement safe work practices.
Knowledge of health and safety procedures for confined space entry, ground disturbance, fall protection and working alone.
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEPA) Water Treatment Certification Level III is required.

Engineering Technologist Diploma and/or additional post-secondary education in related Water Systems Operation/Treatment program is considered an asset.
Five (5) years of directly related water treatment experience in a level IV water treatment facility is required.
Two (2) years of leadership experience in an operational plant setting with demonstrated experience accurately maintaining records and preparing technical reports is required.

Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
A valid Class Five (5) Operator’s Licence is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
Ability to work a rotating shift that includes holidays, evening/night shift, and weekends.

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, and complying with all policies, practices, and procedures. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

As a leader the incumbent is responsible for taking all necessary precautions to protect the health and safety of every worker under their direction, including advising every worker of the applicable hazards and control measures, and ensuring every worker under their direction properly utilizes all applicable control measures including required personal protective equipment.

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Current employees must apply through the internal careers site.