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OPEN COMPETITION

WATER & SEWER OPERATOR TEAM LEAD – Permanent Full-Time

The Team Leader performs as a supervisor 20% of the time and the remaining 80% of the time is spent performing regular duties as a Water & Sewer Operator II.  The Team Leader combines water & sewer knowledge, communication and administrative skill to effectively plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the delivery of water & sewer services in La Ronge, Sucker River and Hall Lake.

The suitable candidate will perform the following duties:

• Operate and maintain the water plant, lift stations and lagoon
• Ensures and approves timesheets, leave requests and education/training requests
• Prepares statistical reports for submission to the Director of Public Works & Housing
• Prepares monthly reports for the Director of Public Works & Housing
• Provides coaching and mentoring for staff under their supervision
• Ensures team work is being implemented on a daily basis
• Coordinates daily team meetings
• Provides initial and on-going field orientation for new staff
• Conducting performance appraisals
• Identify and recommend a continuing education plan to meet the on-going training needs of the staff
• Maintain positive public relations on behalf of the department
• Perform other work related duties as requested by a supervisor

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum certification is Level 2 in the following areas: Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment & Wastewater Collection
• Minimum 3 – 5 years experience as a Water & Sewer Operator
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Good physical fitness
• Must hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Must be self-directed, motivated and a problem-solver
• Must be willing to take direction from a supervisor
• Must be willing to work independently on various job sites

Salary: In accordance with applicable salary grid.

Benefits: LLRIB employees are entitled to a complete benefits (pension & insurance) package, northern living allowance, housing allowance and relocation allowances, where applicable.

Date Posted: February 3, 2022

Closes:  February 17, 2022

Deadline to Apply: Until Suitable Candidate is Found

To apply, submit cover letter and resume with three (3) professional references, excluding Chief and/or Councillors, at least one (1) reference must be from your current or most recent employer to the following:

**Note:  Your references MUST be people you reported to and had direct supervisory authority of you.  In the cover letter, please indicate permission to contact references.

LLRIB thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check as a condition of employment.  Please be advised applications received without the proper documentation may not be considered. Telephone interviews will not be granted.  You may also check our on-line advertisements at www.llrib.com