Chargehand – Level 4
- Brandon, MB, Canada
Rate of Pay: $34.77 - $45.11 per hour (2026 Rates) · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Rate of Pay: $34.77 - $45.11 per hour (2026 Rates)
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
City of Brandon Posted: October 8, 2026
Expires: November 7, 2026
Location
410 9th Street, Brandon, Canada
Job Type
Full-time (permanent)
Category
Management
Application Procedure
Resume, Cover Letter
Contact Name
HR
Phone Number
204-729-2240
Description
Chargehand – Level 4
Water Treatment Plant
Competition #276
Please apply with a cover letter and resume online at: https://jobbank.brandon.ca/
Position Conditions: This is a full-time permanent opportunity of 40 hours per week. This position will be offered in accordance with conditions identified in the Collective Agreement between the City of Brandon and CUPE Local 69. First consideration will be given to current City of Brandon CUPE employees. The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this position.
The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
NOTE: The City of Brandon requires proof of mandatory qualifications. Please ensure these documents are attached when completing your application.
Rate of Pay: $34.77 - $45.11 per hour (2026 Rates)
Closing Date: 11:59 pm on October 30, 2026
This competition will include testing and an interview.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
To participate in the activities of the Water Treatment Facility and to coordinate the employees working in the Section in delivering of services provided by the Division. This position is capped at Level 4 Chargehand.
Typical Duties And Responsibilities
Planning & Service Delivery
Mandatory Qualifications & Experience
The Chargehand works independently and as part of the team providing support to a variety of people
The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation. If you are interested in finding out more about the City of Brandon job opportunities as soon as they are posted, please follow us on Facebook or X!
Expires: November 7, 2026
Location
410 9th Street, Brandon, Canada
Job Type
Full-time (permanent)
Category
Management
Application Procedure
Resume, Cover Letter
Contact Name
HR
Phone Number
204-729-2240
Description
Chargehand – Level 4
Water Treatment Plant
Competition #276
Please apply with a cover letter and resume online at: https://jobbank.brandon.ca/
Position Conditions: This is a full-time permanent opportunity of 40 hours per week. This position will be offered in accordance with conditions identified in the Collective Agreement between the City of Brandon and CUPE Local 69. First consideration will be given to current City of Brandon CUPE employees. The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this position.
The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
NOTE: The City of Brandon requires proof of mandatory qualifications. Please ensure these documents are attached when completing your application.
Rate of Pay: $34.77 - $45.11 per hour (2026 Rates)
Closing Date: 11:59 pm on October 30, 2026
This competition will include testing and an interview.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
To participate in the activities of the Water Treatment Facility and to coordinate the employees working in the Section in delivering of services provided by the Division. This position is capped at Level 4 Chargehand.
Typical Duties And Responsibilities
Planning & Service Delivery
- Ensures the services of the Section are aligned with the City’s vision;
- Guides the day-to-day operations of the Section;
- Performs laboratory tests, according to prescribed procedures, for quality and process control;
- Liaises with service users and providers and delivers exceptional customer service;
- Carries out the action plans associated with the Section’s goals;
- Plans, proposes, reviews, implements and monitors approved operating procedures;
- May be responsible for managing public relations issues including council enquiries about the operations of the Section.
- Influences and inspires others to achieve individual and Section goals and objectives;
- Builds and maintains positive and healthy relationships;
- Promotes and guides others to understand delivery of effective services and achievement of objectives and their interrelationship;
- Promotes harmonious employee relations while guiding and coaching employees;
- Participates in initiatives, decisions, committees, and policy development for the Section and Division;
- Delivers training on issues related to areas of expertise;
- Liaises with other Division employees on issues to ensure continued operations;
- Demonstrates a commitment to the organization by actively participating in committees, programs, and organizational initiatives;
- Ensures employees are trained in appropriate safety practices and demonstrates a daily commitment to safety.
- Coordinates the implementation of policies and programs in the Section;
- Coordinates Section staffing including participating in hiring, coordinating, coaching and leading activities, and participating in daily operations and completing payroll functions for Section;
- Plans, proposes, reviews, implements and monitors approved safety procedures to ensure safe work practices are followed;
- Keeps informed of developments in water treatment;
- In the absence of the Chief Operator, Water Treatment Facility, acts as chief engineer for the plant for the purposes of The Power Engineers Act and regulations thereto;
- Manages purchasing functions for the Section;
- May be responsible for the development and maintenance capital and operating budgets including collection, evaluation, and compilation of information for submission;
- Ensures adherence to applicable collective agreements, legislation, policies, or procedures;
- Monitors the Section’s services and identifies and resolves issues.
Mandatory Qualifications & Experience
- Grade 12, G.E.D., C.A.E.C., or Mature High School Diploma;
- Class IV Operator’s certificate in Water Treatment as issued by Manitoba Conservation;
- Class 4 Power Engineer certification issued under the Power Engineer’s Act and regulation, must be obtained within twelve (12) months of appointment.
- Three (3) years experience in the Water Treatment Facility.
- Two (2) years experience in a progressive leadership role;
- Five (5) years experience in the Water Treatment Facility or similar operations;
- Experience working with collective agreements or corporate policies an asset.
The Chargehand works independently and as part of the team providing support to a variety of people
- Self-motivated and quality driven to perform independent projects (daily)
- Wide variety of tasks requiring ability to manage multiple projects and make independent
- decisions (daily)
- Work in a shared and consultative manner with other employees (daily)
- Travels throughout the City and visit various facilities or work sites in all types of weather (daily)
- May be exposed to unpleasant work conditions such as noise, toxic chemicals, fumes, dusts,
- confined spaces, extreme weather conditions, etc.(frequently)
- May be required to wear PPE in accordance with work conditions (occasionally)
The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation. If you are interested in finding out more about the City of Brandon job opportunities as soon as they are posted, please follow us on Facebook or X!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Coordinate the Water Treatment Section’s daily operations and employees, perform laboratory testing for quality and process control, and ensure services and procedures meet operational goals. Support staffing, training, safety, payroll, purchasing, budgets, policy compliance, and plant operations, including acting as chief engineer when required.
Requirements
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a Manitoba Class IV Water Treatment Operator certificate, and at least three years of experience in a Water Treatment Facility. A Class 4 Power Engineer certification must be obtained within 12 months of appointment; leadership experience and five years in water treatment or similar operations are preferred.
Skills
- Water Treatment Operations
- Laboratory Testing
- Process Control
- Team Leadership
- Employee Coaching
- Staff Coordination
- Safety Procedures
- Customer Service
- Operating Procedures
- Payroll Administration
- Purchasing
- Budget Development
- Issue Resolution
- Power Engineering
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Government & Public Sector
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Water Treatment Facility
- Water Treatment Operations
- Class IV Water Treatment Operator Certificate
- Power Engineers Act
- Laboratory Testing
- Quality Control
- Process Control
- Operating Procedures
- Safety Procedures
- Employee Training
- Staffing Coordination
- Collective Agreements
- Payroll Functions
- Purchasing
- Operating Budgets
- Capital Budgets
- Customer Service
- Public Relations
- Policy Compliance
- Water Treatment Regulations
- Plant Operations