Employment Opportunity
Water and Sewer Foreman
Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay
The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is pleased to invite applications for the full-time position of Water and Sewer Foreman.
General Overview: Reporting directly to the Superintendent of Water and Sewer, the Water and Sewer Foreman is responsible for ensuring that all water and sewer facilities, equipment, tools, buildings etc. are kept in operating condition. S/he is also responsible for dispatching crews, ensuring that any problems such as breaks, stoppages, etc. are taken care of as quickly as possible and engineering operations at all Town facilities, including but not limited to, the Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant and Lift Stations. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the mechanical maintenance of Town lift stations, pump houses, water reservoirs and Water Treatment Plant; the maintenance of all pumps, snakes and equipment used in the maintenance of the water and sewer system; the maintenance and operations of all main water and sewer lines; electrical maintenance and repairs as required in Town controlled facilities and other job related duties as required.
The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay’s Water Treatment Plant is currently considered a Class III Facility and the Wastewater Treatment Plant is a Class II Facility.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold a certificate/diploma in Plumbing, Pipefitting, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Millwright, Power Engineering or Instrumentation. S/he will also have: Water Distribution II Certificate; Wastewater Collection II Certificate; Level III Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate; Level II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate and at least five (5) years experience in the water treatment field or related fields. A Journeyperson certificate in related fields of Plumbing, Pipefitting, Millwright or Electrical is also required.An equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. The successful candidate must hold a current Class 05 driver’s license and provide a current certificate of conduct and driver’s abstract.
A complete and more detailed job description and qualifications may be obtained from the Town Office. This position is open to male and female applicants.
Salary: As per CUPE Local 2019 Agreement with the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
If you are interested in applying for the Water and Sewer Foreman position, please email your resume to: or apply in writing to:
Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations
P.O. Box 40 Station B
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador
A0P 1E0
Telephone 709 896 5616, Fax 709 896 9454
Applications will be accepted for this position until Monday, April 13th, 2015