Program Manager, Capital Delivery Support

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Capital Support, this position is responsible for supporting delivery of the 10-year Water and Wastewater Capital Program by developing, managing and improving the processes, standards, and guidelines that enable capital project intake and delivery of short-term capital projects in accordance with strategic Branch goals and objectives. Also supports Branch’s engineering services required to deliver water and wastewater infrastructure, suggests the approach to design and construction delivery and managing the services associated with the design and construction phases. Supports development of business requirements for capital project intake and delivery of short-term minor capital projects, ensuring coordination and alignment through collaboration with departmental branches.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Participates in annual strategic planning activities for the Branch and Department and formulates strategic and operational initiatives for service improvement to capital delivery with a focus on project intake and short-term minor capital delivery.
• Ensures effective management, understanding, and operation of the revision and change control process related to capital project delivery.
• Supports the development of tracking and reporting tools to support short-term capital delivery program and monitors performance, as required.
• Monitors and research industry best practices and works closely with other Branches to maximize life expectancy of infrastructure through implementation of short-term minor capital projects.
• Develops, monitors, and evaluates standards and specification requirements for short-term capital delivery within the Branch, reports on outcomes to management.
• Oversees capital support coordination activities with departmental operations team.
• Develops and maintains implementation procedures, guidelines and templates related to short-term capital delivery, including design guidelines and specifications.
• Develops program delivery methodologies to meet the Branch’s performance objectives and targets in line with operational and capital delivery requirements, makes recommendations to management for implementation improvements.
• Supervises staff, including recruitment, selection, hiring, scheduling, assigning and monitoring work, determining training and development needs, coaching and mentoring, conducting performance appraisals and determining/recommending disciplinary action up to and including dismissal in accordance with collective agreements, Regional policies and practices.
• Ensures that operating staff work in a safe manner and utilize all required health and safety equipment and protective devices and follow all measures and procedures as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Regional Policies.
• Participates on committees, meetings, work groups and special projects, as directed.
• Manages information in accordance with legislation and corporate standards.
• Performs other duties as required to meet Divisional/Branch and Departmental objectives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a Community College Diploma or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years directly related experience in construction of road or water and wastewater infrastructure including managing linear and discrete construction projects and minimum one (1) year of direct supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of construction practices related to construction of water and wastewater discrete facilities such as pumping stations, reservoirs, and water towers, including experience with mechanical process piping, treatment and electrical/SCADA.
• Experience and understanding in municipal capital program delivery performance monitoring, etc.
• Experience and understanding of project delivery in terms of processes, practices, information, data, information systems and reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry practices, relevant Standards, Acts and Regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate the Region's leadership and core competencies.
• Demonstrated report writing, analytical and project management skills to meet program objectives and work to tight deadlines.

Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above.

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York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity, aiming to build a qualified workforce that reflects the population we serve. Should you require an accommodation under the Human Rights Code during the recruitment and selection process, including accessible formats and communication supports, please email careers@york.ca or call 1-877-464-9675 extension 75506. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment.