Job Description
Expert Engineering Strategic Program Construction Management Water & Wastewater
Public Works - Water and Wastewater, Engineering Services
Status: Regular Full Time
Salary Range: Non Union, Band L; $147,496 per annum -$184,370 per annum(plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable)
Hiring Range: $147, 496 per annum -$165,933 per annum
Work Mode: Hybrid; 2 on-site days per week which can increase based on operational needs*see below for more details about this work mode.
Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON
Hours of work: 35 Hours per week
Who we are: The Water and Wastewater Divisional focus is to ensure the Region of Peel community is provided with a safe and reliable drinking water supply, wastewater is efficiently collected and properly treated, and both the environment and long-term fiscal processes are sustainable.
Water and Wastewater Divisions provide services to approximately 2 million residents and businesses in the Region of Peel, parts of York Region and the City of Toronto. Compliance is ensured with various Regulations including Safe Drinking Water Act, Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act and the Environmental Protection Act. Water and Wastewater Divisions operate in accordance with Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA’s) as issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).
Reporting to: Director, Water and Wastewater Engineering Services
What you will do in this role:
- Works within a formal matrix management structure with the Water and Wastewater engineering technical staff, to ensure the overall success of water and wastewater capital programs in delivering Regional infrastructure in accordance with legislative compliance.
- Liaise with every level of government, including local municipalities, Utilities, Suppliers and OEMS, the development industry, the private sector, public stakeholders and political leaders.
- Lead corporate large scale and departmental projects and initiatives involving the planning, delivery, design and construction of Regional infrastructure; acting as the Region’s representative on federal and provincial committees; developing standards and conducting detailed industry best practice reviews, collaborating in a team environment showing leadership to address complex issues.
- Provides expert engineering oversight on complex water and wastewater strategic initiatives, special projects and related capital projects associated with broader activities within Public Works, including the identification, evaluation, analysis and assessment of proposals and tenders.
- Acts as the subject matter expert in contributing to the preparation of Agreements to meet the Region of Peel purchasing and financial by-law requirements, inquiries and related revenue and securities.
- Leads Strategic Initiatives, Standards for capital program areas, Specification development, Rate and Financial programs and projects, DC capital projects and master planning reviews, ensuring that all development-related issues have been adequately addressed and that the necessary infrastructure is in place, while protecting the public interest through an engineering lens.
- Develops and administers operating and capital budgets, approves major financial transactions
- Evaluates existing user fees and workload trends to ensure adequate fees are applied for services provided (i.e. full cost recovery).
- Assess capital and other related impacts including development trends and forecasts, provincial growth targets on impact to long term operating costs and service delivery.
- Plans, evaluates and recommends new infrastructure for compliance with Regional standards and specifications, its suitability for construction and assumption by the Region.
- Reviews and approves remediation plans for defective infrastructure.
- Provides expert judgement to ensure conformity with Region standards, specification and design criteria, Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks regulations and legislation.
- Coordinates projects and programs which require collaboration with a variety of internal resources. Persuades and influences others in order to meet project, program or event objectives and deadlines.
- Reviews and makes recommendations concerning revisions/enhancements to existing engineering design standards in order to ensure compliance with evolving legislation and requirements (eg. Safe Drinking Water Act Requirements, vibration testing, contaminated fill, excess soils, Ministry of Labour law, Health and Safety management systems, other Quality and Environmental Management systems) and manage the Region’s associated risks/liabilities.
- Defines project objectives, scope of work, proposed stages and schedules for development and DC capital projects (Water, Wastewater and Roads), Development, and Connections in partnership with other sections (e.g. Finance, Legal, Water, Wastewater, Operations Support).
- Attends Public Meetings to present the Region’s position to the public, local municipalities and Regional Council members and respond to issues and queries raised by Council.
- Ability to act as expert witness for applicable legal and/or other related matters.
What the role requires:
- A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
- University degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineering designation (P. Eng.) or equivalent experience in related water and wastewater field combined with a minimum of ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in project management
- 5 years of progressive supervisory/management and leadership experience in an engineering position.
- Strong technical knowledge of water, wastewater and roads infrastructure and related functions.
- Advanced project management and organizational skills, including strong knowledge and understanding of Planning and Municipal Engineering design principles and best practices including Public Works issues, services and processes.
- In-depth knowledge of water, sewer, road design concepts, as well as a solid understanding of municipal engineering infrastructure, construction principles, processes and regulations including knowledge of applicable legislations, regulations and standards.
- Expert knowledge and understanding of legislation, the, Safe Water Drinking Act, and the Ontario Building Code Provincial planning policies, water, wastewater, regional roads infrastructure and related functions
- Possess working knowledge of storm water management techniques and best engineering practices.
- Ability to read and produce maps/diagrams as well as provide direction to create new maps or diagrams.
- Combination of education and experience may be considered
Skills/Abilities:
- Collaboration skills to work with other Regional departments and approval agencies (Public Utility Coordinating Committee, Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Local Municipalities).
- Proven ability to handle conflict including outstanding problem-solving abilities and strong ability to respond with tact and diplomacy. Possess the ability to articulate a vision to inspire, motivate and lead staff.
- Highly developed skills in leadership; managing change; communicating effectively with a variety of audiences; dealing with people; inspiring and engaging employees; earning the trust, confidence and cooperation of partners and stakeholders; consensus building; negotiating; advocacy; influencing others; diplomacy; project management
- Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills (involving multi-stakeholder interests).
- Advanced Project Management Skills.
- Superior Report Writing Skills (to prepare reports for Regional Council or similar bodies).
- Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills in order to provide strategic advice to senior management, clients and professionals (politicians, lawyers, engineers, planners, consultants and developers) on development engineering issues.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources
Be bold. Think big. Join us.
Work Mode & Job Location:
In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.
It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology
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About Us
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.
We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca
Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
