Water Resources Manager

The City of Dawson Creek, with a population of 13,000 residents supporting a trading area of 60,000, is strategically located in the famous Peace River District of Beautiful British Columbia. Widely recognized as a “can-do” community, it maintains a unique balance between commercial, strong retail and service sectors, residential housing and a vibrant agricultural, forestry, tourism, mining and energy component. With the ultimate goal of preserving and enhancing the quality of life for all its residents and visitors, the city is looking to attract a progressive and accomplished Water Resources Manager to ensure all aspects of water systems are maintained at the highest service levels.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Infrastructure and Sustainable Development, the Water Resource Manager is responsible for all components of the water supply system including watershed management, waste water management, storm water management, pumping stations, storage reservoirs and treatment plants. In addition, the position is responsible for the collection, analysis and reporting of statistical data, the management of the budget for water and waste water operations; the City's SCADA system, water rights and licenses, project management of capital upgrades, recruitment, supervision, performance evaluations of department staff, City policies and procedures affecting water use, resources and water conservation goals.

To qualify you will ideally have a degree in civil engineering or a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology coupled with three to five years in a supervisory or management role within a consulting and or municipal setting. Additionally you will have experience in water treatment plant operation, water distribution, waste water treatment, water and waste water operation and maintenance. EPOC certified, you have operations budgets experience with extensive knowledge of water rights, laws and regulations.

You are a visionary leader with impeccable report writing skills with tested strengths in articulating the long term vision for municipal water infrastructure. Known as a communicator, you are respected for your strong problem solving ability, keen decision making and management skills. You are recognized for your positive corporate contribution.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of the vibrant future of the City of Dawson Creek. Are you are self motivated, enjoy both responsibility and accountability and ready for the challenges facing this progressive and sought after British Columbia municipality? For more information please call Grant C. Smith CHRP at (604) 806-7715 or to apply for this position, forward your resume in Microsoft Word format to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it