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Canmore Operations Site Manager

Job IDopnSjfwH-12592-2622
CompanyEPCOR
LocationCanmore
ProvinceAlberta
Date Posted2022-06-03
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryUtilities
Description
Highlights of the job

Water Canada has an excellent opportunity for a permanent, full-time leader with exceptional client management, contract management and business development skills to join the Water Services operations group as the Canmore Operations Manager.

As the Canmore Operations Manager, you are accountable for EPCOR's water and wastewater operations in the Town of Canmore.  You are a strong leader with exceptional client management, contract management and business development skills. You have a keen business sense, combined with the ability to understand engineering and regulatory information and convey technical information to non-technical people.  Possessing well-developed communication skills, including verbal and written, and having the ability to present information to groups are essential to your success in the role. Key responsibilities include providing leadership and direction to the Operation and Maintenance teams while also driving business development activities in the Region with assistance from the support of business development professionals within the company.  Ideally, the successful candidate will reside in the Bow Valley area. However, travel concessions can be discussed/negotiated to ensure that you are residing in the Bow Valley, at a minimum, during the workweek.


This opportunity is accepting applications from both EPCOR Employees and external applicants.

What you'd be responsible for

Reporting to the Regional Operations Senior Manager, the Canmore Operations Manager will be the primary EPCOR contact for the Town of Canmore - where EPCOR has provided Water and Waste water Operations for over 22 years.  The successful candidate will possess a high performance, high discipline, safe, environmentally responsible, accountable, focused, innovative, achievement-oriented and easy-to-do-business-with manner of working. Other key accountabilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

  • Leading a team of highly competent, engaged operations and maintenance employees that focus on safety and supporting their productivity and growth.
  • Client management including adherence to/and execution of the existing O&M contract as well as deliverables that include performance reporting, client meetings and achieving financial targets.
  • Ensuring the Town facilities perform to EPCOR's standards and those identified in the Approval to Operate as issued by Alberta Environment & Parks to meet regulatory and contract obligations.
  • Providing direction, technical and operational input for EPCOR Alberta business development initiatives in the Bow Valley Region. Participation in Business Development pursuits is required including developing leads.
  • Commercial negotiations including MOUs, contract renewals, and new contracts.

What's required to be successful

The successful candidate will possess the following skills, qualifications and behaviours:

  • Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institute.
  • 8 years (or more) of field experience in client management with in an operations, consulting or business management background.
  • A solid industry background that includes technical knowledge of the water and wastewater business and/or industrial water processes.
    • Experience with an operating facility is preferred.
  • Experience in the preparation of proposals, business plans, and contracts is an asset.
  • Occasional travel will be required.
  • Possession of a valid Alberta Class 5 Motor Vehicle Operator's License with 6 or fewer demerits. Ability to qualify for and maintain a valid EPCOR driver's permit.
    • A 5 year Commercial Drivers Abstract will be required at the time of hire.


As a top candidate, you are an effective people leader with strong business development skills and the ability to prioritize competing interests effectively.  You are an accomplished client manager and relationship builder.  In addition, you are an exceptional communicator and efficiently deal with issues as they occur while leading your engaged team members in working towards a shared vision. 

Other important facts about this job

Class: Management level position
Hours of work:  80 hours bi-weekly
Location: Canmore, Alberta (Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities)

This position is located in Canmore, Alberta at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Ideally, the successful candidate will reside in the Bow Valley area. However, travel concessions can be discussed/negotiated to ensure that you are residing in the Bow Valley, at a minimum, during the workweek. Candidates who choose to reside in Canmore, Exshaw, Deadmans Flats, Lac des Arcs, Harvie Heights or Banff are eligible to receive the Bow Valley pay supplement.

 

Canmore is a town that opens out across the floor of the Bow Valley, approximately 81 kilometres (50 mi) west of Calgary and is and flanked on all sides by the front ranges of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Feel a smile spread across your face as you take a deep breath, look at your surroundings and take in the towering Canadian Rockies. Canmore offers not only a spectacular location but also where you can enjoy unequalled outdoor recreational opportunities such as canoeing, hiking, skiing, horseback riding or golfing plus much more! Strolling the streets and avenues throughout downtown you will discover shops, art galleries and restaurants that are authentically Canmore. Browse stylish boutiques, melt away your stress at a day spa, take in a cultural performance or indulge your senses in mountain-inspired cuisine the Town of Canmore is one of the most beautiful places in all of Canada to live, work and play! Discover more about the town at: https://canmore.ca/

 

This position may be eligible for a $1,500 employee referral reward! Ensure you enter Employee Referral as the referral source when you are applying.

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Please note the following information:

  • A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
  • If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
  • A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
  • To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.


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