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Accountability – Communication – Empathy – Professionalism – Respect – Teamwork

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The Municipality of Jasper. Municipal employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that make a difference in our community. We support a diverse workforce and offer competitive wages and benefits. Together we make Jasper a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

    Position available:  Utilities Manager

    Municipal department:  Operations

    Status:  Full-Time Term

    Audience for posting:  Internal/External

    Compensation:  $102,037.43 to $122,1647.86

    Job posting #:  26.028

    Hours of work: 7.5 hrs per day/37.5 hrs per week

    Days of work: Monday - Friday with occasional evenings, weekends, and Stat holidays    

    Deadline to apply:  4:00 P.M. MST. August 2, 2026

    About the position:  

Reporting to the Director of Operations & Utilities, the Utilities Manager provides leadership and direction for the Municipality of Jasper’s utility services, including water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, stormwater, solid waste, recycling, organics, and related utility infrastructure systems. The position is accountable for operation performance, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, contractor oversight, emergency response readiness, capital project support, budgeting, and long-term infrastructure planning. The Utilities Manager works collaboratively with internal departments, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, Parks Canada, and the public to ensure reliable, safe, and environmentally responsible service delivery. This role includes both office and field responsibilities and requires participation in after-hours operational response and emergency coordination.

 

This position will begin immediately with an expected end date of September 30, 2027.

Work performed:  

• Water and Wastewater Operations & Regulatory Compliance
  • Direct the operation, maintenance, repair, and emergency response for municipal water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, stormwater, and utility infrastructure systems.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable municipal, provincial, and federal legislation, approvals, permits, codes of practice, operating approvals, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Establish and monitor maintenance programs, inspections, flushing programs, infrastructure rehabilitation activities, and emergency repairs.
  • Maintain oversight of operational records, utility data systems, SCADA-related operational coordination, infrastructure inventories, and asset information.
• Solid Wate, Recycling, & Organics Operations
  • Lead the Municipality's integrated solid waste, recycling, transfer station, and organics programs, including their operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee the collection, containment, transportation, processing, diversion, and disposal of municipal waste, recyclable materials, organics, and other approved waste streams in accordance with legislation, approvals, Alberta Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements, and municipal service standards.
  • Direct long-term planning for solid waste infrastructure, fleet, equipment replacement, landfill agreements, and future service delivery.
  • Prepare and manage operating and capital budgets related to solid waste, recycling, and organics programs.
• Capital Projects, Construction & Infrastructure Planning
  • Lead water, wastewater, and solid waste related capital projects, infrastructure renewals, off-site servicing, and recovery initiatives, including project scoping, procurement support, contractor coordination, and operational oversight.
  • Review engineering drawings, development proposals, utility servicing plans, and construction activities to ensure alignment with municipal standards, operational requirements, and long-term infrastructure objectives.
  • Represent operational interests in discussions with consultants, contractors, Parks Canada, utility companies, developers, and internal departments regarding infrastructure planning, approvals, and project delivery.
  • Contribute to long-term infrastructure planning, utility master planning, asset management initiatives, and lifecycle replacement forecasting for municipal utility systems.
• Financial, Asset & Resource Management
  • Develop and manage operating and capital budget estimates related to municipal utility systems, infrastructure programs, and operational priorities.
  • Monitor expenditures, procurement activities, contractor services, inventory levels, and operational resources to ensure fiscal responsibility and efficient service delivery.
  • Manage funding applications, grant reporting, infrastructure recovery funding initiatives, and long-term capital planning activities.
  • Ensure utility asset management data, infrastructure records, operational information, and GIS assets are accurate, current, and effectively used to support asset planning, lifecycle management, and informed decision-making.
• Leadership, Staff Supervision & Operational Coordination
  • Supervise utility operations staff, including work planning, scheduling, training, certification planning, performance management.
  • Foster a safe, respectful, and collaborative work environment focused on accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate internal staff, contractors, consultants, tradespersons, and equipment resources to support operational activities, infrastructure maintenance, and capital project execution.
  • Provide technical guidance and operational support during infrastructure failures, service disruptions, emergencies, wildfire recovery efforts, and complex operational issues.
• Stakeholder Communication & Service Delivery
  • Serve as the Municipality’s primary operational contact for regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants, residents, developers, Parks Canada and other stakeholders.
  • Prepare technical reports, operational summaries, correspondence, procurement documents, Council reports, and recommendations for senior administration and Council.
  • Respond to operational concerns, infrastructure issues, utility servicing inquiries, and public complaints in a professional and timely manner.
  • Collaborate with other municipal departments and external stakeholders to support coordinated service delivery, infrastructure planning, and organizational priorities.
• Continuous Improvement & Strategic Planning
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve utility operations, maintenance practices, safety procedures, emergency preparedness, and operational efficiencies.
  • Drive the implementation and ongoing development of asset management practices, GIS integration, operational procedures, utility standards, and infrastructure data systems.
  • Participate in strategic planning, infrastructure assessments, utility master planning, and long-term service sustainability initiatives to support informed operational and capital decision-making.
  • Promote innovation, organizational learning, workforce development, and continuous improvement within utility operations.
• Health and Safety Responsibilities
  • Ensure all work activities comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation, and Code, as well as applicable municipal health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Take reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of workers, contractors, the public, and municipal infrastructure assets.
  • Ensure staff, contractors, and service providers follow applicable health and safety requirements, safe work procedures, confined space requirements, and emergency response procedures.
  • Ensure appropriate use, maintenance, and availability of required personal protective equipment (PPE), safety systems, and operational safeguards.
  • Report, investigate, and document incidents, near misses, hazards, and unsafe conditions in accordance with municipal policy and legislative requirements.
  • Stop or suspend work immediately if unsafe conditions create imminent danger to workers, the public, or infrastructure systems.
  • Participate in emergency response planning, incident coordination, wildfire recovery activities, and after-hours operational response as required.

 

 QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Your resume and cover letter must clearly describe how you meet the following qualifications:

  

Required

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Alberta certification in water distribution (level 2), water treatment (Level 1), wastewater collection (Level 2), or ability to obtain within an approved timeframe (no longer than 1-year).
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal utility operations, infrastructure management, or public works operations.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff, contractors, operational work programs, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, GIS platforms, asset management systems, and utility infrastructure data management practices.

Preferred

• Post-secondary education in environmental sciences, engineering technology, water and wastewater operations, public works, project management, or a related field.
• Alberta certification in water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, or wastewater treatment at Level II or higher.
• Training or demonstrated experience in solid waste management, transfer station operations, recycling system, organics (composting) operations, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), or waste diversion programs.
• SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) certification or equivalent training would be considered an asset.
• Experience managing municipal infrastructure projects, procurement processes, operational budgets, and contractor coordination.
• Training or certification related to emergency management, incident command systems (ICS), occupational health and safety, or project management.

 

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How to apply:  Submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format including 26.028 outlining your qualifications, experience and any relevant documentation to Human Resources: humanresources@jasper-alberta.ca. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

We recognize the value that comes from different viewpoints, unique experiences and diverse perspectives of our employees, who bring fresh new ideas to our organization.