Manager of Stormwater
Top Benefits
About the role
People, Place, Prosperity
Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected , and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.
Job Profile
The Stormwater Manager oversees and directs all aspects of municipal stormwater systems, ensuring safe, effective, dependable drainage and water quality compliance. This role involves strategic planning, regulatory oversight, budget management, staff supervision, and public engagement.
Provides key leadership within the Environmental Services Division, demonstrating a strong collaborative approach with peers to achieve a common and cohesive approach to divisional objectives.
Manages annual, seasonal, weekly and daily work programs and assigns such programs to staff.
Reviews and authorizes additions and modifications to the City’s Stormwater system as prescribed by the Stormwater Combined Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Agreement (CLI-ECA).
Provides technical expertise and support for projects, studies, and master plans related to stormwater infrastructure (e.g., low impact development, sewers, stormwater management ponds, inlet/outlet structures, watercourses, etc.).
Provides technical expertise and support for a variety of groundwater, stormwater, wastewater and/or drinking water programs and projects requiring expert understanding of groundwater transport, surface water drainage, and aquatic chemistry or processes.
What you will be doing
- Establish, modify and monitoring of stormwater operations and maintenance programs, including:
- Stormwater management pond operations,
- Stormwater main and lateral inspection, cleaning and repairs
- Creek and stream maintenance
- Culvert & ditch maintenance
- Catch Basin and Oil & Grit Separator cleaning,
- Dam safety & operations
- Water quality and quantity sampling & monitoring
- Loose leaf collection and street sweeping
- Collaborate with various Operations and Environmental Services staff in support of Stormwater programming including, coordinating with staff in Roads, Forestry, Parks, Water, Wastewater, as required.
- Preparation of proposal and tender documents relating to Stormwater system maintenance.
- Participate in consultant evaluation and selection processes.
- Prepare technical specifications.
- Represent the City at project-related public meetings.
- Provide design, contract, and administrative guidance for stormwater projects.
- Develops and coordinates delivery of public communications relating to various divisional projects.
- Establish, monitor and manage stormwater operating budgets based on approved service levels for all stormwater maintenance programs, projects and contracts.
- Provide budgeting feedback to assist in the development of stormwater utility rates.
- Prepare progress reports and input on budgetary requirements.
- Establish public education initiatives (I.e. flooding, stormwater management, best management practices) including project surveys, mailings, brochures, and media relations.
- Oversee stormwater credit application process and authorize approvals.
- Hire direct and indirect reports and assist coworkers in their hiring processes.
- Provide regular performance-based feedback to direct reports.
- Initiate effective use of progressive disciplinary tactics for improving performance.
- Maintain technical awareness of new stormwater related technologies.
- Review and update internal standard specifications and designs.
- Participate in annual review and development of regional design guidelines and specifications.
- Represent Stormwater subdivision on the Best Management Practices (BMP) Committee.
- Identify and oversee creation of standard operating procedures for the Stormwater functional group.
- Participate in project teams and provide operational expertise.
- Develop operational design standards and specifications.
- Review and authorize stormwater modifications on behalf of Environmental Services for the City’s CLI-ECA.
- Present advancements in LID and SWM technologies at conferences and seminars.
- Presents to Corporate Leadership and Council on divisional reports and performance.
Education
- 4-year Honors Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or related field.
- Water Distribution Operator Certificate - Class 2
- Wastewater Collection Operator License - Class 2
Experience and Knowledge
- 5 years operational experience with Municipal Stormwater, Wastewater or Water Infrastructure including, stormwater management ponds, gravity sewers, force mains, pumping stations, dams, and various other water related infrastructure.
- 5 years managing or supervising teams working on municipal infrastructure projects. Preferably in unionized environment.
- Proficiency in Applied Software Applications including GIS, Work Management Systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (4 years).
- Public Speaking / Chairing Public Meetings (2 years).
- Preference will be given to applicants who meet or exceed noted requirements.
- Consideration may be given to applicants with partial or applicable alternative credentials.
We will ask you for these items if you are hired
A valid Ontario Class G driver’s license in good standing, with a driver’s abstract acceptable to the City (4 or less demerit points may be considered acceptable)
Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.
Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour
Your compensation
The annual salary range for this non-union position is $117,653 - $143,479 (Band Level 7). We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) employer.
Hours of work
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week). Occasional hours may be required.
Advertisement expiration date
Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting will close on February 27, 2026.
Accommodation needs and protection of privacy
The City of Cambridge is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, and will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code in all parts of the recruitment and hiring process.
Please contact Human Resources to make your needs known in advance, with the nature of any accommodations that you may require in respect to any materials or processes used to ensure your full and equal participation throughout the recruitment and hiring process.
Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.
About City of Cambridge Ontario
The City of Cambridge is one of the fastest growing areas in Canada. It is strategically located astride highway 401 in Southwestern Ontario, part of Canada’s Technology Triangle. In 2010, the population was over 130,000 people with a multicultural mix and a strong foundation of support services. Cambridge has a diverse economic base with leading industries in manufacturing, automotive, high technology, pharmaceutical, business and financial services and hospitality/retail. It’s about choice, options and value when you become part of the community.
You meet the nicest people in Cambridge. It’s a place that understands all about coming together. There is so much more to Cambridge than the beautiful lands created at the convergence of two rivers or its logistically perfect location in the heart of Ontario’s economic corridor. Cambridge is the coming together of people from diverse, close-knit and proud communities. The people of Cambridge ‘do the right thing’ by respecting history, family values, a sound work ethic, the arts, environment and advancement. A young city, Cambridge is a master of balancing the excitement and promise of the new with the historical significance and stability of the old. A place where coming together is just the start. Uniting together is what sets Cambridge apart. Undiscovered–Cambridge families and entrepreneurs get more for less, and sacrifice nothing.
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Manager of Stormwater
Top Benefits
About the role
People, Place, Prosperity
Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected , and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.
Job Profile
The Stormwater Manager oversees and directs all aspects of municipal stormwater systems, ensuring safe, effective, dependable drainage and water quality compliance. This role involves strategic planning, regulatory oversight, budget management, staff supervision, and public engagement.
Provides key leadership within the Environmental Services Division, demonstrating a strong collaborative approach with peers to achieve a common and cohesive approach to divisional objectives.
Manages annual, seasonal, weekly and daily work programs and assigns such programs to staff.
Reviews and authorizes additions and modifications to the City’s Stormwater system as prescribed by the Stormwater Combined Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Agreement (CLI-ECA).
Provides technical expertise and support for projects, studies, and master plans related to stormwater infrastructure (e.g., low impact development, sewers, stormwater management ponds, inlet/outlet structures, watercourses, etc.).
Provides technical expertise and support for a variety of groundwater, stormwater, wastewater and/or drinking water programs and projects requiring expert understanding of groundwater transport, surface water drainage, and aquatic chemistry or processes.
What you will be doing
- Establish, modify and monitoring of stormwater operations and maintenance programs, including:
- Stormwater management pond operations,
- Stormwater main and lateral inspection, cleaning and repairs
- Creek and stream maintenance
- Culvert & ditch maintenance
- Catch Basin and Oil & Grit Separator cleaning,
- Dam safety & operations
- Water quality and quantity sampling & monitoring
- Loose leaf collection and street sweeping
- Collaborate with various Operations and Environmental Services staff in support of Stormwater programming including, coordinating with staff in Roads, Forestry, Parks, Water, Wastewater, as required.
- Preparation of proposal and tender documents relating to Stormwater system maintenance.
- Participate in consultant evaluation and selection processes.
- Prepare technical specifications.
- Represent the City at project-related public meetings.
- Provide design, contract, and administrative guidance for stormwater projects.
- Develops and coordinates delivery of public communications relating to various divisional projects.
- Establish, monitor and manage stormwater operating budgets based on approved service levels for all stormwater maintenance programs, projects and contracts.
- Provide budgeting feedback to assist in the development of stormwater utility rates.
- Prepare progress reports and input on budgetary requirements.
- Establish public education initiatives (I.e. flooding, stormwater management, best management practices) including project surveys, mailings, brochures, and media relations.
- Oversee stormwater credit application process and authorize approvals.
- Hire direct and indirect reports and assist coworkers in their hiring processes.
- Provide regular performance-based feedback to direct reports.
- Initiate effective use of progressive disciplinary tactics for improving performance.
- Maintain technical awareness of new stormwater related technologies.
- Review and update internal standard specifications and designs.
- Participate in annual review and development of regional design guidelines and specifications.
- Represent Stormwater subdivision on the Best Management Practices (BMP) Committee.
- Identify and oversee creation of standard operating procedures for the Stormwater functional group.
- Participate in project teams and provide operational expertise.
- Develop operational design standards and specifications.
- Review and authorize stormwater modifications on behalf of Environmental Services for the City’s CLI-ECA.
- Present advancements in LID and SWM technologies at conferences and seminars.
- Presents to Corporate Leadership and Council on divisional reports and performance.
Education
- 4-year Honors Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or related field.
- Water Distribution Operator Certificate - Class 2
- Wastewater Collection Operator License - Class 2
Experience and Knowledge
- 5 years operational experience with Municipal Stormwater, Wastewater or Water Infrastructure including, stormwater management ponds, gravity sewers, force mains, pumping stations, dams, and various other water related infrastructure.
- 5 years managing or supervising teams working on municipal infrastructure projects. Preferably in unionized environment.
- Proficiency in Applied Software Applications including GIS, Work Management Systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (4 years).
- Public Speaking / Chairing Public Meetings (2 years).
- Preference will be given to applicants who meet or exceed noted requirements.
- Consideration may be given to applicants with partial or applicable alternative credentials.
We will ask you for these items if you are hired
A valid Ontario Class G driver’s license in good standing, with a driver’s abstract acceptable to the City (4 or less demerit points may be considered acceptable)
Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.
Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour
Your compensation
The annual salary range for this non-union position is $117,653 - $143,479 (Band Level 7). We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) employer.
Hours of work
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week). Occasional hours may be required.
Advertisement expiration date
Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting will close on February 27, 2026.
Accommodation needs and protection of privacy
The City of Cambridge is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, and will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code in all parts of the recruitment and hiring process.
Please contact Human Resources to make your needs known in advance, with the nature of any accommodations that you may require in respect to any materials or processes used to ensure your full and equal participation throughout the recruitment and hiring process.
Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.
About City of Cambridge Ontario
The City of Cambridge is one of the fastest growing areas in Canada. It is strategically located astride highway 401 in Southwestern Ontario, part of Canada’s Technology Triangle. In 2010, the population was over 130,000 people with a multicultural mix and a strong foundation of support services. Cambridge has a diverse economic base with leading industries in manufacturing, automotive, high technology, pharmaceutical, business and financial services and hospitality/retail. It’s about choice, options and value when you become part of the community.
You meet the nicest people in Cambridge. It’s a place that understands all about coming together. There is so much more to Cambridge than the beautiful lands created at the convergence of two rivers or its logistically perfect location in the heart of Ontario’s economic corridor. Cambridge is the coming together of people from diverse, close-knit and proud communities. The people of Cambridge ‘do the right thing’ by respecting history, family values, a sound work ethic, the arts, environment and advancement. A young city, Cambridge is a master of balancing the excitement and promise of the new with the historical significance and stability of the old. A place where coming together is just the start. Uniting together is what sets Cambridge apart. Undiscovered–Cambridge families and entrepreneurs get more for less, and sacrifice nothing.
See our Social Media Terms of Use: http://bit.ly/3GGn6rl