Project Engineer, Water and Wastewater Planning (Engineer)

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 Project Manager, is responsible for leading, planning, development and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure management projects and programs with internal and external stakeholders, including system sustainability management projects, development applications for proposed underground water and wastewater servicing, programming and initiatives; providing technical, analytical and problem-solving leadership and expertise to evaluate water and wastewater system performance; develop mitigation plans and implement rehabilitation works through system control and monitoring, risk analysis and planning, key performance indicator development and tracking; and providing technical expertise, advice, assistance, and guidance with respect to water and wastewater for all Regional capital construction projects and development applications.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Reviews and analyzes water and wastewater (WWW) system performance and sustainability and identifies areas for improvement.
• Develops, monitors and tracks relevant system sustainability performance metrics.
• Plans, develops, and coordinates infrastructure inspection, development approval, and data collection programs to support infrastructure condition assessment/rating and lifecycle analysis programs.
• Plans, develops, and implements relevant programs or projects.
• Develops risk assessment and risk mitigation framework and conducts risk assessment.
• Develops and monitors performance of relevant projects, programs and initiatives and identifies areas for further improvement.
• Prepares project planning documents, including project description reports, terms of reference, detailed scope of work documents, requests for proposals, requests for quotations, and tenders as needed; prepares project cost estimates for use in the preparation of assigned projects.
• Reviews and prepares various technical memorandums, reports and correspondence as needed.
• Provides engineering recommendations to management and staff.
• Reviews and prepares various management and stakeholder reports including briefing memos to senior level management and reports to Council in connection with relevant projects, programs and initiatives. 
• Develops and manages quality control programs, operating procedures, and control strategies to ensure consistency and adherence to standards.
• Coordinates studies, projects, and programs with internal and external stakeholders, including other branches, departments and project teams, as needed.
• Conducts research into the development and improvement of business processes.
• Oversees engineering consultants and feasibility/functional studies and projects.
• Prepares and provides presentations to stakeholders, partners, the public, government agencies, senior management, and other internal staff.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) with the Professional Engineers Ontario.
• Minimum five (5) years demonstrated experience (inclusive of E.I.T. experience) in the approvals, design, construction techniques and/or operating processes of water and wastewater distribution collection and treatment systems.
• Working knowledge and ability in water and wastewater modelling; ability to review complex municipal engineering drawings and technical reports to ensure conformity to industry standards.
• Demonstrated experience in water and wastewater infrastructure management, including inspection and data collection, condition assessment/rating, risk assessment, failure analysis, condition based predictive lifecycle analysis, and long-term infrastructure rehabilitation and replacement planning.  
• Solid understanding of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure management and maintenance principles and best practices. 
• Previous project or program management experience. 
• Demonstrated leadership skills to co-ordinate project teams; ability to work effectively independently and cooperatively within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare technical documents, diagrams, request for proposals, business cases, presentations, and project status updates.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment and collection, water treatment and distribution system, project coordination, operations maintenance and/or management techniques, as well as complex hydraulic systems including pumping, piping, valving, etc.
• Understanding of budgeting processes, strategic planning and program development and implementation techniques.

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

All employment opportunities are recorded on a 24-Hour Career Line and may be accessed by calling 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75508. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, York Region uses email as the primary means of communication with candidates and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. Please ensure your email address is up to date, checked frequently (including your spam folder), and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.