Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.
If you are looking for a role where you can lead a team towards the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects for the residents of Halton, we want to hear from you. Over the next 10 years, the Region will be investing over $5 billion in transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure. We are committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the residents, businesses and visitors to Halton Region, and are looking for dedicated, forward thinking and enthusiastic individuals to join our Public Works team!
Posting ID: 5464
Department: Public Works
Division: Water & Wastewater Treatment
Pay Range: $100,418 - $125,512
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Work Location: 1141 Lakeshore, Burlington
Employee Group: OCT
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Posting Date: August 26, 2026
Application Deadline: September 9, 2026
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months.
Reporting to the Superintendent, Treatment Plant Maintenance, this position executes the maintenance program supporting approximately $2.7 billion in assets across the Region’s Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids facilities.
This role provides day to day supervision of internal staff and coordinates external contractors to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with required quality standards.
- Ensure safety of all employees and contractors within the Treatment Plant Maintenance group by fostering a strong safety culture. This includes supporting all corporate health and safety programs, developing SOPs, identifying and mitigating workplace hazards, and enforcing all safety rules and requirements.
- Ensure assigned maintenance projects and daily programs are delivered safely, on expected timeline and in a cost-effective manner, while complying with applicable legislation, regulations, Regional policies and by-laws, including requirements of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
- Provide direct daily supervision, coaching, and development to unionized employees.
- Assist the Superintendent in developing, reviewing, and executing effective reactive, preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
- Collaborate and working alongside with Operations, Capital and SCADA groups and other departments to coordinate regular maintenance activities, projects and emergency work, ensuring effective program delivery with minimal impact to plant operations and service delivery.
- Identify, assess, and document equipment asset management needs in support of the Plant Maintenance Teams capital needs and continuous improvement requirements.
- Manage though maintenance work orders the purchase of materials, supplies and services, ensuring proper authorization, documentation, tracking, and reporting requirements are met.
- Supervise contractors on-site to ensure work is performed safely and that contractual scope, quality standards and timelines are met.
- Coach staff and contractors to ensure that maintenance work order data is accurate, complete and up to date within the CMMS and maintained in compliance with reporting and audit requirements.
- Monitor, and documents the daily performance and the status of the maintenance programs and related fieldwork.
- Coordinate on-site activities with other sections within the Water & Wastewater Treatment Division and Public Works Department (Plant Capital and Engineering, Treatment Operations, SCADA as well as Water and Wastewater Systems Services and Asset Management) to ensure that maintenance activities are effectively and efficiently delivered.
- Support the Superintendents in driving initiatives to further enhance the Treatment maintenance program.
- Must either be a licensed tradesperson, or have a degree in engineering, engineering technology diploma.
- Preference will be given to applicants who are either trades, or have qualifications, in one of the following three disciplines:
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Instrumentation
- Either previous supervisory experience, or experience working in a technical position within a Maintenance Team is preferred.
- Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience applying Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles in a unionized trades environment.
- Demonstrated experience working in a unionized environment, with thorough knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations governing industrial workplaces and a strong focus on health and safety, is required
- Experience with water and wastewater treatment equipment, maintenance practices, and regulatory compliance is strongly preferred.
- Understanding of large operational budgets and the management of plant assets including mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment is critical.
- Experience providing leadership to teams in a unionized environment that promotes best practices and continuous improvement is preferred.
- Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. Problem solving and facilitation skills along with political acumen.
Working Conditions
- Travel will be required and incumbent must provide their own transportation.
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high-quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service-focused, and award-winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.
