Meet the Team

Smoky River Water Commission Staff

Rick Gervais

Rick Gervais
Manager

Rick started working for the Water Commission in 2015. Rick served as a director from 2020 to 2022 on the Alberta Water & Wastewater Operators Association (AWWOA). Rick is currently working towards obtaining his Level II in Wastewater Collection and Level III in Water Treatment.

Water Treatment – Level II
Water Distribution – Level II
Wastewater Collection – Level I
Wastewater Treatment – Level I

Gerald Laflamme

Gerald Laflamme
Operator

Gerald started working for the Water Commission in June of 2020. Gerald is currently working on obtaining Level II certification in Water Distribution.

Water Treatment – Level II
Water Distribution – Level I
Wastewater Collection – Level I
Wastewater Treatment – Level I

Jessica Hughes

Jessica Hughes
Operator

Jessica started working for the Water Commission in 2026.