Advisor, Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning

Public Works - Water and Wastewater, Infrastructure Planning, Partnerships and Compliance

Status: Regular Full Time

Salary Range: $110,870 - $138,589 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:  Infrastructure Planning, Partnerships and Compliance helps achieve our mission of "Providing Clean Water for Life" by protecting and managing our water resources, planning new water and wastewater infrastructure to meet growth demands, asset management planning to maintain the existing $26 Billion infrastructure in a state of good repair, planning and supporting water and wastewater regulatory compliance and quality management systems.  We build and manage strategic partnerships with the Local Municipalities, Ontario Clean Water Agency, Conservation Authorities, and other municipalities and external agencies.

What you will do in this role: This position is responsible for supporting the Program Manager in all aspects of strategic water and wastewater linear appurtenances planning and integrated asset management, helping to advise, plan and guide various projects and initiatives that are undertaken by the section.

This position will review and provide input and recommendations for linear water and wastewater appurtenances’ long term renewal and replacement plans, inspection strategy, financial plans, business plans, processes and strategies. In particular, the position is responsible for developing and compiling the linear water and wastewater appurtenances capital budget planning in coordination with water/wastewater engineering, and operations teams. This position will also provide strategic and expert advice for optimization of inspection programs. This position is a resource for the section and the divisions on all aspects related to linear appurtenances infrastructure planning, and will provide regular coaching and mentoring of staff and students.

What the role requires:

• Undergraduate degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field with a minimum of five to eight years of related experience 
• Preference is given to those with an Asset Management certification or other relevant professional certification i.e.PMP, six sigma
• Solid understanding water and wastewater infrastructure planning, asset management, which incorporates a range of services and programs and involves diverse business processes and expertise.
• An understanding of water and wastewater operations, and advanced and specialized knowledge of water and wastewater hydraulics, including hydraulic transients, are required.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure and a thorough knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, design practices and standards, related codes, regulations, tendering/contract process, value engineering and contract administration.
• Advanced written communication skills are required to develop Council Reports, briefing materials, non-routine and complex reports, policies and guidelines, terms of reference, technical and non-technical reports to staff, management, internal and external stakeholders, councilors and the public.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to convey complex ideas and concepts through extensive and tactful discussions and negotiations with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Advanced verbal communication skills to act as a project lead, facilitate discussion with internal and external stakeholders or other groups, lead discussions with peers and management groups to effect changes to programs, advice or counsel to peer groups and senior management on new initiatives.
• Demonstrated strong presentation and facilitation skills including the ability to present to various audiences within the organization, Regional Council and external groups.
• Strong project management skills, strategic program and project development skills, and financial management to develop and manage long-term capital works plans for state of good repair, system improvements and to service future growth.
• Strong strategic visioning and planning skills are required to assess practices, regulations, policies and the impacts to infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-impact initiatives and manage change.
• Advanced systems thinking, conceptual and creative problem solving abilities to: identify and analyze issues and risks, develop solutions and promote commitment to new approaches, and influence decision making.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize and clarify complex ideas and material and formulate them into clear, plain language and format for a variety of audiences.
• Strong analytical skills for trend and gap analysis and issue identification.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to oversee and handle multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Adaptable and able to work in an environment with changing priorities, short timelines and limited resources.
• 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 
• % in lieu of benefit
• 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 

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 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.

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.