The Company
BQE Water Inc. are an award winning water treatment provided serving the mining industry internationally through innovative technological development, design and process engineering. We help clients meet environmental regulatory compliance for safe discharges into the natural environment, while recovering value from waste and endorsing socially responsible operations with a focus on clean water as a valuable shared natural resource. We are looking for a strong Plant Manager to lead our water treatment plant operations team at Britannia Mines, Squamish, who bring at least three years of experience within a supervisory role.
The Position
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Plant Manager’s core responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Ensure all project and plant activities are executed safely, cost‑effectively, and in compliance with environmental requirements
- Improve plant reliability and strengthen asset‑management practices
- Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to implement reliability‑centered maintenance programs
- Lead capital projects from planning through execution
- Manage subcontractors and oversee their performance
- Provide direction and leadership to BQE operations personnel
- Maintain strong client relationships and support client‑focused project delivery
- Support the development and implementation of project and plant strategies and objectives
- Assist with commissioning and operational support for facilities
- Develop and maintain management systems for projects and plants
- Communicate expectations clearly, conduct regular follow‑ups, and lead routine meetings on safety, operations, and work planning
- Monitor key performance indicators, investigate deviations, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement
- Provide troubleshooting support and identify opportunities for optimization
- Participate in performance management activities
- Support cost control, including budget development for payroll, supplies, materials, and maintenance
Environment, Health and Safety
- Support the Director, EHS by helping implement company‑wide strategic EHS guidance at site operations level. Provide feedback and recommendations to improve EHS programs
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to operations personnel to strengthen a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement
- Follow and promote BQE Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies and procedures
- Report all EHS incidents immediately, including injuries, near misses, and releases
- Complete required EHS training on schedule, and ensure operators complete their assignments in a timely fashion
- Adhere to customer facility procedures and BQE practices
- Participate in job safety analyses and contribute an operational perspective to HAZOP reviews
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that support and complement customer facility in alignment with Company-level EHS programs and approaches
Eligibility Criteria
- Technical, maintenance and plant operations background is essential, preferably with a mechanical or chemical engineering degree and professional standing in the Association of Professional Engineers of British Columbia.
- Minimum 3 years in a supervisory-level role in an industry session
- Demonstrated and evidenced commitment to safety, environment, customer service and quality performance
- Knowledgeable and effective in the use of standard computer software programs and database systems
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with diverse stakeholders e.g., juniors, peers, contractors, clients and vendors.
- Strong technical writing skills
Physical Demands/Work Environment Considerations
By applying for this role, you are confirming that you have read, understood, and can take on the physical demands described here, which enable the representative to successfully perform essential functions of the job:
- Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee is occasionally required to climb stairs/ladders (including vertical)
- Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision.
- Must be physically capable of spending long hours sitting in an office environment.
- Must be “fit for duty”, testing may be requested by clients
Compensation Package
In addition to a competitive salary re: the local job market, the package includes:
- Health benefits upon hire
- GRRSP 1-5% matching and a bonus company-funded HSA upon probation completion
- Up to $1,000 annually in education matching funds upon 1 year of service
- PPE, safety certification, role-related professional dues, and policy-aligned expense reimbursement
Compensation
$140,000.00 – $170,000.00 per year