Water Treatment Team Lead

Company Description The Town of Drumheller is a municipal organization located in Drumheller, Alberta, known for its unique landscape and strong community focus. The town is committed to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable municipal services to residents, businesses, and visitors. Drumheller invests in modern infrastructure and professional staff to maintain high standards for public health and environmental stewardship. Team members work in a collaborative environment that values safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Working for the Town of Drumheller offers meaningful public service and the opportunity to positively impact the community every day.

Role Description The Water Treatment Team Lead is a full-time, on-site role based in Drumheller, AB, responsible for overseeing daily operations of the water treatment plant and related facilities. This position leads and supports a team of operators, assigns tasks, and ensures that treatment processes meet regulatory and safety standards. The role includes monitoring system performance, conducting routine inspections and sampling, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating maintenance activities with internal staff and external contractors. The Team Lead prepares and reviews operational records, reports, and compliance documentation, and helps optimize processes for efficiency and water quality. This role also involves training team members, promoting safe work practices, participating in emergency response, and collaborating with other municipal departments to support reliable water service for the community.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with experience supervising or coordinating technical staff in a plant, industrial, or municipal services environment.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes, distribution systems, and applicable provincial and federal regulations; relevant operator certifications in Alberta are an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical data, logs, and lab results, and to use computerized control systems and standard office software.
• Commitment to safety, with experience following and promoting occupational health and safety procedures, lockout/tagout, and hazard identification.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with colleagues, regulators, contractors, and community stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, including managing priorities, responding to operational issues, and working in a rotating or on‑call schedule if required.
• Post‑secondary education or technical training in water and wastewater treatment, environmental science, engineering technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to perform the physical tasks associated with plant operations (e.g., standing, climbing, lifting within reasonable limits).