Job Description
Specialist, Project Management, Water and Wastewater
Public Works - Water and Wastewater, Engineering Services
Status: Contract Full Time; 14 Month duration
Salary Range: Non Union Salary Band H; $92,151 per annum -$115,189 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits and vacation accrual)
Hiring Range: $92,151 per annum - $103,670 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: Peel is known as a leading water and wastewater service provider. We deliver exceptional service to our customers by ensuring the community is provided with a safe and dependable drinking water supply, wastewater is efficiently collected and properly treated, and both the environment and long-term financial management is considered in every decision we make. We will face challenges in the coming years, including population growth, the impacts of climate change, replacement of aging infrastructure, and further changes in both customer expectations and the regulatory environment in which we operate. To meet these challenges and continue to provide the levels of service that our customers expect requires innovative approaches, collaboration with other levels, as well as investment in infrastructure and in our people. Each of our teams and our people are seen, industry wide, as leaders in our respective fields
Reports to: Director, Water and Wastewater Engineering Services
The role:
This role offers you the unique opportunity to collaborate with Project Managers and Senior Project Managers on transformative, large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You’ll be integral to strategic capital projects ranging from $10 million to over $100 million, engaging in complex feasibility studies, risk assessments, and redundancy planning. With opportunities to develop and implement cutting-edge engineering tools and decision-making systems, this position empowers you to channel your creativity in shaping the future of essential infrastructure renewal and replacement. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, this is the role for you.
What you will do in this role:
- Collaborate with project managers on water/wastewater projects to achieve deliverables across all project phases, including planning, executing, monitoring, and close-out.
- Develop and monitor project charters and management plans with clearly defined milestones, and support communication plans through materials like newsletters, project updates, and status reports.
- Conduct surveys, focus groups, and research to inform project scope and recommend improvements based on best practices and functional review analysis.
- Assess change impacts, program readiness, and current state within departments, and work with stakeholders to develop and monitor time, scope, and budget requirements.
- Lead working groups and project teams, ensuring coordination within and across departments to achieve outcomes.
- Manage and report on project activities, prepare presentations and meetings for sponsors and stakeholders, and develop communications.
- Analyze documentation and legislation, offering recommendations, and develop tender documents, RFPs, and Council reports.
- Provide technical input for the Region’s asset management system, developing infrastructure renewal policies and programs, assessing renewal needs, and creating capital plans.
- Offer feedback on secondary plans, official plan amendments, and service studies; recommend business improvements for infrastructure assessment.
- Collaborate with municipalities and utilities for infrastructure coordination, and lead vulnerability and risk assessments for the water/wastewater system.
- Prepare project management documents, assemble project teams, and identify resources, project scope, and deliverables for successful project outcomes.
What the role requires:
- University or college degree in Engineering, Geo Science, or Earth Sciences, with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of water infrastructure and related functions.
- Knowledge of project management principles and methodology.
- Knowledge of change management principles and methodologies, with experience in implementing change tactics.
Skills and Abilities:
- Leadership and project management skills to guide project teams in developing project scope, managing financials, and overseeing consultants.
- Collaboration skills to work with approval agencies and achieve consensus on project components and recommendations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to present project recommendations to senior management, Council, approval agencies, and the public.
- Problem-solving skills to evaluate stakeholder input, assess technical feasibility, and develop cost-effective solutions.
- Ability to delegate tasks, coordinate logistics, and create both short- and long-term project plans and strategies.
- Capability to interpret and understand technical data related to preliminary design, infrastructure conditions, and asset life cycles.
- Strong customer/client service orientation.
- Proficiency in all MS Office applications.
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.
