Project Manager, Environmental Assessment and Studies

Project Manager, Environmental Assessment and Studies

Public Works - Water and Wastewater

Status:  2 Positions Total; 1 Regular Full Time and 1 Contract Full Time (13 Month duration) 

Salary Range: $100,172 to $125,213 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)

Work Mode: Hybrid; 2 onsite days per week *see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, ON

Hours of work: 35

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 into every decision we make.

Join our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big. Channel your creativity. Make a difference. At Peel Region, we can create lasting impact, together.

What you will do in this role:  

• Leads and develops Master Plans, Risk Assessments, and new Development related capital plans and strategies, technical/feasibility studies in collaboration with staff from water operations, capital works and external agencies leading to the preliminary designs for capital works projects
• Leads vulnerability and risk assessment studies of Region’s water/wastewater system; identifying threats to the network; identifying the specific assets that may be impacted by the identified threats and the relative criticality of these assets
• Leads the development of CPMM documents and ensures projects are monitored and completed using this methodology.
• Identifies resources/stakeholders and assembles and leads project teams from internal support, internal stakeholders, and external consultants or services
• Prepares project charters, terms of reference, identifies scope and deliverables of projects
• Develops and prepares request for tender (RFT), request for proposals (RFPs), request for quote (RFQ)
• Preparing technical specifications, preparing form of tender and special provision for projects, assembles bid and proposal submission evaluation teams prepare Council report and procurement award
• Monitoring of all project financial aspects, progress and negotiates project changes in scope to minimize Peel’s financial risk while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project
• Supervise consultants and contractors
• Develop and execute communication plans with public/council and other key stakeholders
• Collaborates with approval agencies (MOE, MNR, CA, Utilities, Landowners, Developers, DFO,etc.) in the execution of the project
• Provides technical input and necessary support in the development and application of Region’s asset management system(s)
• Provides comment on secondary plans, official plan amendments, district plans and servicing plans/studies
• Identifies and initiates new business requirements to improve current practices and better assess infrastructure needs
• Collaborates extensively with Area Municipalities on all aspects of new infrastructure coordination and planning and with external utilities (telephone, gas, hydro, roads, etc)
• Respond to internal clients and consumer enquiries

What the role requires: 

• University/College degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering combined with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience, P. Eng preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure and related functions (pressure zones, sewer sheds and sewer catchment areas, fluid mechanics, hydraulics, inflows, condition assessment and engineering technologies) 
• Able to interpret and understand technical data related to project preliminary design, infrastructure conditions and asset life cycle
• Advanced knowledge and reading ability to understand engineering drawings
• Ability to develop project scope, financials, deliverables and management of consultants 
• Project preparation and planning skills to identify and manage resource, funding and scheduling issues, collaboration skills to work with approval agencies and internal/external stakeholders 
• Able to delegate work among project teams, coordinate logistics and develop short and long terms plans/strategies to meet deliverables of projects 
• A clear understanding of engineering principles in the civil engineering field, strong project preparation and planning skills and project financial and team leadership skills 
• Skilled in using and applying Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, database programs, Micro-station
• Combination of education and experience may be considered
  

Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to lead with out formal authority
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present project components to senior management, Council, stakeholders and public information meetings
• Strong problem solving skills to evaluate stakeholder input, technical and logistical components and develop appropriate cost effective solutions 
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:  

• Technical skills in AutoCad and GIS applications are an asset

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 

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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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

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.