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Village Foreperson

@ Village of Vanguard

Vanguard, Saskatchewan

Full-time
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Overview

The Village of Vanguard is hiring a full-time Village Foreperson to run general operations and maintenance of the village, including utility systems, waste disposal and pickup, the recycling depot, and village equipment servicing. The role works up to 35 hours Monday to Friday, with weekend supervision of the Water Treatment Plant raising hours to about 40 per week. The posting offers a pension plan, extended health, dental and vision benefits, and a competitive salary range.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee general operations and maintenance of the village
  • Manage village utility systems
  • Coordinate waste disposal and pickup and the recycling depot
  • Service village equipment
  • Supervise the Water Treatment Plant on weekends

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12, GED or equivalent
  • Strong supervision, organizational and communication skills
  • Comfort with computers
  • Valid Class 5 driver's licence with clean abstract
  • Water treatment and wastewater certifications preferred

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-19
First seen by our source
2026-10-20
Source record updated
2026-11-03

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week35
Scheduleday, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOutdoors, Plant or factory, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsLevel II Water Treatment Certification, Level I Water Distribution, Level I Wastewater Treatment and Collection Certification, Power Mobile Equipment Certificate, Pesticide Applicator, Confined Space
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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Job description

Description

The successful candidate shall be responsible for the general operations and maintenance of the village, including the village utility systems, waste disposal and pick up, recycling depot, and servicing of the village equipment.

The successful candidate will work up to 35 hours Monday to Friday, with weekend supervision of the Water Treatment Plant raising hours ip to a possible 40 per week. For a comprehensive list of duties, email office at [email protected]

Qualifications (required):

Minimum Grade 12, GED, or equivalent
Excellent supervision, organizational, written and oral communication, and public relations skills
Comfort with computers
Valid class 5 drivers license with a clean drivers abstract
Residing in, and eligible to work in, Canada

Requirements:

Preference will be made for those candidates who possess the following requirements, but a suitable candidate who is willing to obtain them may also be considered.
Level II Water Treatment Certification (or willing to obtain)
Level I Water Distribution (or willing to obtain)
Level I Wastewater Treatment and Collection Certification (or willing to obtain)
Valid Class 5 drivers license
Power Mobile Equipment Certificate
Pesticide Applicator
Confined Space
WHMIS 2015 Course
First Aid and CPR
Transportation of Dangerous Goods License
Any additional Water Treatment training courses would be beneficial.

The Village of Vanguard offers several benefits including a pension plan, extended health, dental, and vision benefits and a competitive salary range. Employees are paid once monthly, on or before the last day of the month.

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