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Atlantic First Nations Water Authority

Superintendent of Operations

Millbrook, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: May 2, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

ABOUT AFNWA

Atlantic First Nations Water Authority (AFNWA) is an Indigenous-owned organization committed to supporting First Nations in Atlantic Canada to build and sustain strong water and wastewater operations through capacity development, safe practices, and continuous improvement. Working with AFNWA offers the opportunity to contribute to an Indigenous-owned organization advancing safe, sustainable water and wastewater services for First Nations across Atlantic Canada. Employees benefit from meaningful, community-centred work; a strong focus on safety, learning, and certification development; and collaboration with skilled teams across multiple communities and facilities. AFNWA supports continuous improvement and professional growth while helping strengthen local capacity and long-term operational resilience.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Superintendent of Operations provides active, visible leadership for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of water and wastewater systems across multiple First Nation communities served by AFNWA. This is a field-engaged, people-centred role with accountability for operational standards, workforce performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Provide visible, field-based leadership for daily water and wastewater operations, ensuring systems are operated safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.

Direct and supervise Operations Supervisors, Operators, and on-site contractors. Assign and/or assume Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) for all facilities under AFNWA responsibility.

Establish and maintain clear accountability for operational standards, performance expectations, and service reliability.

Coach and develop Supervisors and Operators, supporting competency and certification progression.

Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, health, and wellness.

Recommend and coordinate repairs, upgrades and improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure including treatment facilities, distribution and collection systems, and related assets.

Review master metering, instrumentation and SCADA requirements and coordinate enhancements with the Superintendent of Technical Services.

Collaborate with capital project teams to integrate new and upgraded infrastructure into ongoing operations.

Participate in the Operations on-call rotation and provide after-hours leadership, decision-making and support during operational emergencies, service disruptions, regulatory incidents and other urgent events requiring management attention.

WHAT YOU BRING

Post-secondary education in water/wastewater operations, environmental science, engineering technology, public works, trades or a related discipline is preferred. A suitable combination of progressive operational leadership experience, industry certification and demonstrated technical competency may be considered in lieu of formal academic credentials.

At least five years of progressive experience in water/wastewater operations, utilities or a similar complex operational environment.

Advanced water and/or wastewater Operator certification and willingness to obtain additional certifications as required.

Supervisory or management experience leading operational staff, preferably across multiple locations.

Experience in operations and maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, emergency response, work planning and performance management.

Experience working with or in First Nation communities in Atlantic Canada is strongly valued.

Valid driver’s licence with a satisfactory record and ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel and in varying weather and road conditions.

KEY SKILLS AND ASSETS

Professional credentials such as Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Professional Engineer (P. Eng) are considered valuable assets.

Experience leading a geographically dispersed or community-based workforce.

Experience supporting Indigenous employee development, apprenticeship, certification and succession planning.

Experience commissioning or integrating new utility infrastructure into operations.

Strong operational leadership, sound technical judgment and accountability for safe, reliable, compliant service.

Effective coaching, communication and collaboration skills, including setting expectations, addressing issues fairly and connecting Operations with technical specialists and communities.

Proactive approach to safety, emergency readiness and risk management; organized while travelling and balancing competing priorities.

Cultural humility and the ability to listen, learn and work respectfully within First Nation governance and community contexts.

Knowledge of Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqey/Wolastoqiyik or another Indigenous language spoken in AFNWA communities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Field-based role with frequent travel (about 50–75% of work time) to First Nation communities and AFNWA facilities; regular presence in water and wastewater facilities and outdoor environments using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety controls.

Operations on-call rotation with after-hours leadership, decision-making and support during operational emergencies, service disruptions, and other urgent events.

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Responsibilities

Lead the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of water and wastewater systems across multiple First Nation communities, supervising staff and contractors and maintaining operational standards. Develop the workforce, coordinate infrastructure repairs and improvements, support integration of capital projects, and provide on-call leadership during emergencies and service disruptions.

Requirements

The role calls for at least five years of progressive water or wastewater operations experience, advanced operator certification, and supervisory or management experience; relevant post-secondary education is preferred, though equivalent experience and credentials may be considered. Candidates should bring experience in compliance, maintenance, emergency response, and performance management, along with a valid driver’s licence, willingness to travel frequently, and the ability to work respectfully with First Nation communities.

Skills

Water And Wastewater Operations
Operational Leadership
Staff Supervision
Regulatory Compliance
Safety Management
Emergency Response
Operations And Maintenance
Workforce Development
Operator Certification
Work Planning
Performance Management
Infrastructure Improvement
SCADA And Instrumentation
Commissioning And Integration
Risk Management
Community Collaboration

Benefits

Professional Growth
Certification Development

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Keywords

Water Operations
Wastewater Operations
Water Treatment
Wastewater Treatment
Distribution Systems
Collection Systems
Direct Responsible Charge
Advanced Operator Certification
Regulatory Compliance
Operations And Maintenance
Emergency Response
Work Planning
Performance Management
SCADA
Instrumentation
Master Metering
Infrastructure Upgrades
Capital Projects
Commissioning
Safety Management
Risk Management
Operator Development
Certification Progression
First Nation Communities
Cultural Humility
Certified Engineering Technologist
Professional Engineer

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