Job ID: 65351
Job Category: Operations & Maintenance
Division & Section: Toronto Water, Wastewater Treatment
Work Location: Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant, 9 Leslie St, Toronto
Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Permanent Vacancy
Salary Range: $105,241.00 - $146,191.00
Hiring Zone: $116,222.00 to $126,009.00
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 23-Jun-2026 to 08-Jul-2026
As a member of the Facility Management Team reporting directly to the Superintendent – Plant Process & Operations, the ASPOM responsibilities will be accountable for ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements related to inspection, operation, maintenance, and construction aspects of Toronto Water infrastructure. The ASPOM will function as a team leader, directing, coaching, and motivating staff in achieving specific performance objectives related to processes, maintenance, and construction activities, while seeking out long term performance improvements.
- A strong team player that contributes towards the overall performance objectives of the facility and other initiatives undertaken by the section/division.
- Supervises, motivates, and trains the unit’s staff, ensures effective teamwork, high level of work quality and overall organizational performance, promotes continuous learning and encourages innovation in others
- Supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning, and reviewing of work. Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests.
- Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, hears grievances and recommends disciplinary action, when necessary, Supervises assigned staff within a designated Work Area and ensures compliance with all applicable legislation such as, Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA), Environmental Protection Act (EPA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and other relevant codes and regulations
- Oversees and is responsible for the overall performance, compliance and continuous improvement of the assigned operations and maintenance of a Work Area within a major water or wastewater unit
- Oversees and is responsible for the overall performance of all shifts within the Work Area
- Supervises and coordinates the activities of the Work Area Staff in investigating and implementing corrective action as required and responding to emergency situations that may arise while minimizing the impact on both Staff and service delivery
- Maintains knowledge/experience in the workings of various types of specialized equipment and processes within the Work Area
- Ensures optimal utilization of management and technological systems by Work Area Staff and other Toronto Water Staff or Contractors (e.g., Work Management System, Performance and Operations Management System, Process Control System, and Total Operations Optimization)
- Reviews information captured in the management and technological systems and other sources to improve operational performance by setting standards, and goals to meet objectives
- Demonstrates and promotes behaviours/values, including mutual respect, open communication, trust, and conflict resolution
- Effectively handles day to day labour relations matters, including adherence to the Collective Agreement and handling of grievances and the imposition of discipline as required
- Leads and supervises scheduling of work in the Work Area to ensure optimum delivery of services
- Participates as a member of divisional/sectional teams in continuous improvement activities including technological and management processes and systems
- Maintains required records in accordance with the City’s Policies and Procedures and to ensure compliance with applicable legislation Liaises with other Work Areas, contractors and consulting engineers and support services
- Oversees, monitors and is responsible for overall budgeting and purchasing of materials and equipment required for the ongoing operations and maintenance of the Work Area and links this with the overall facility budget
- Investigates and initiates appropriate action on complaints or concerns
- Liaises with the public on issues related to complaints, inquiries, and education
- Identifies project work and initiates the requisition of appropriate resources and ensures integration of same into the Capital Planning process and Operational Budget Process
- Extensive experience in the processes, procedures and equipment used in an advanced large-scale treatment/production/industrial facility and/or env and maintenance.
- Possession of a valid Class 4 Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) License, or a valid Ontario license as an Industrial Mechanical Millwright or Electrician, or Post-Secondary Education in Engineering/Science
- Considerable supervisory experience working in a unionized environment.
- Experience in the operation of an advanced Activated Sludge plant.
- Experience in working with consultants, subcontractors, and project engineers in the organization of planning, scheduling, and executing infrastructure shutdowns and capital project upgrades
- Experience with inspection, maintenance, and construction of a large-scale wastewater treatment plant, which includes preventative and corrective maintenance management program development, sustainment, and improvement.
- Knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation such as, Ontario Water Resources Act, Environmental Protection Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act,
- Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant codes and regulations governing Water and Wastewater Operations in the Province of Ontario
- Ability to effectively utilize a computer and various software applications including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) along with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
- (SCADA), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and database programs.
- Effective decision maker with a track record demonstrating innovation and results oriented leadership, and the ability to promote and foster teamwork
- Excellent report writing, communication (oral and written), presentation and interpersonal skills to deal effectively throughout all levels of the organization, including political representatives, consultants, contractors, and the public.
- Ability to lead effective unionized teams using negotiation and conflict resolution skills and develop collaborative internal and external business relationships.
- Knowledge in emergency response scenarios, including response to environmental spills, power failures, flooding, and general operational challenges on a 24/7 bases
- Ability to work shifts standby/callout and work overtime.
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