Team Lead - Process Engineering
Top Benefits
About the role
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As a Team Lead - Process Engineering reporting to the Leader, Operational Performance, you will lead the process engineering team supporting Calgary's two water treatment plants and extensive water transmission network. You will ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations while providing timely design review input on numerous capital and maintenance projects to mitigate service delivery risk. It also includes direct supervision of a team of 5 engineering professionals, 2 technicians, and 1 Engineer-in-Training. Primary duties include:
- Coordinate the work of the Process Engineering team to effectively support large, multi-disciplinary capital & capital maintenance projects throughout project lifecycle (process design reviews/input to construction, commissioning and handover).
- Provide effective communication, negotiation and leadership in interactions with Utilities Delivery, Capital Priorities & Investment, Utilities Asset Management, WT Capital Maintenance, and Service Team.
- Manage daily operations and technical performance of the process engineering team.
- Apply engineering analysis and judgement to drive the identification, design and implementation of enhancements to water treatment processes and infrastructure to improve plant efficiency & water quality.
- Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance and Lab/environmental teams to resolve complex technical issues.
- Manage staff selection, goal setting, training plans, performance reviews and development assessment.
Qualifications
- A degree in Environmental, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
- You must have at least 6 years of relevant professional engineering experience in an operational environment, preferably as a Process Engineer in municipal water treatment obtained after receiving your P. Eng. Designation and a current licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) complete with practicing status OR licensure and practicing status by the first day of work Click here for more details.
- Team leadership / supervisory experience is preferred.
- Ability to organize, lead, mentor and motivate a group of technical resources.
- Ability to provide direction in a challenging and changing environment, and a willingness to make and effectively communicate difficult decisions.
- Ability to manage complex, technical issues to ensure the water treatment process complies with provincial permit requirements.
- Communicate effectively on technical and operational issues to multiple audiences.
- Project management skills, with demonstrated ability to direct staff to achieve the goals of a project.
Pre-employment Requirements
- A security clearance will be conducted.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle: This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Union: Exempt
Business Unit: Water Services
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 1668 56 Avenue SE
Compensation: Engineer A2E $141,800 - 177,200 per annum
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: July 31, 2025
Job ID #: 312304
About City of Calgary
City of Calgary employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that support a city of over one million people. If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a desire to learn and grow, join us and make a difference in the lives of Calgarians. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, health-spending account, diverse and inclusive workplace, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs and more.
A common purpose guides all our choices and decisions - to make life better every day. We anticipate the future and are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and best practices. We are at our best when we take responsibility for our actions and work together for the benefit of the people of Calgary. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
Make working for The City work for you, apply today at www.calgary.ca/careers.
To speak with a City recruiter, connect with Ashu Gandhi, David Fletcher or Jaci Spence-Eising on LinkedIn.
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Team Lead - Process Engineering
Top Benefits
About the role
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As a Team Lead - Process Engineering reporting to the Leader, Operational Performance, you will lead the process engineering team supporting Calgary's two water treatment plants and extensive water transmission network. You will ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations while providing timely design review input on numerous capital and maintenance projects to mitigate service delivery risk. It also includes direct supervision of a team of 5 engineering professionals, 2 technicians, and 1 Engineer-in-Training. Primary duties include:
- Coordinate the work of the Process Engineering team to effectively support large, multi-disciplinary capital & capital maintenance projects throughout project lifecycle (process design reviews/input to construction, commissioning and handover).
- Provide effective communication, negotiation and leadership in interactions with Utilities Delivery, Capital Priorities & Investment, Utilities Asset Management, WT Capital Maintenance, and Service Team.
- Manage daily operations and technical performance of the process engineering team.
- Apply engineering analysis and judgement to drive the identification, design and implementation of enhancements to water treatment processes and infrastructure to improve plant efficiency & water quality.
- Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance and Lab/environmental teams to resolve complex technical issues.
- Manage staff selection, goal setting, training plans, performance reviews and development assessment.
Qualifications
- A degree in Environmental, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
- You must have at least 6 years of relevant professional engineering experience in an operational environment, preferably as a Process Engineer in municipal water treatment obtained after receiving your P. Eng. Designation and a current licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) complete with practicing status OR licensure and practicing status by the first day of work Click here for more details.
- Team leadership / supervisory experience is preferred.
- Ability to organize, lead, mentor and motivate a group of technical resources.
- Ability to provide direction in a challenging and changing environment, and a willingness to make and effectively communicate difficult decisions.
- Ability to manage complex, technical issues to ensure the water treatment process complies with provincial permit requirements.
- Communicate effectively on technical and operational issues to multiple audiences.
- Project management skills, with demonstrated ability to direct staff to achieve the goals of a project.
Pre-employment Requirements
- A security clearance will be conducted.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle: This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Union: Exempt
Business Unit: Water Services
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 1668 56 Avenue SE
Compensation: Engineer A2E $141,800 - 177,200 per annum
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: July 31, 2025
Job ID #: 312304
About City of Calgary
City of Calgary employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that support a city of over one million people. If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a desire to learn and grow, join us and make a difference in the lives of Calgarians. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, health-spending account, diverse and inclusive workplace, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs and more.
A common purpose guides all our choices and decisions - to make life better every day. We anticipate the future and are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and best practices. We are at our best when we take responsibility for our actions and work together for the benefit of the people of Calgary. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
Make working for The City work for you, apply today at www.calgary.ca/careers.
To speak with a City recruiter, connect with Ashu Gandhi, David Fletcher or Jaci Spence-Eising on LinkedIn.