Expert, Water and Wastewater Strategic Program Construction Management
Public Works - Water and Wastewater, Engineering Services
Status: 2 Regular Full Time Positions
Salary Range: $125,186 to $156,484 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits and vacation accrual)
Work Mode: Hybrid *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:
What the role requires:
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:
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.
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you'll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve 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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At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning, water & wastewater, regional roads, and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.ca/transition.
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 175,000 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.
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.