Advisor, Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning
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About the role
Advisor, Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning
Public Works - Water and Wastewater
Status: Regular Full-time
Salary Range: Non Union, Salary Band J; $120,401 per annum to $150,501 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)
Hiring Range: $120,401 per annum-$135,451per annum
Work Mode: Hybrid; minimum 2 days onsite per week * see below for more details about this work mode.
Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON along with the ability to travel to various sites within Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon
Hours of work: 35 Hours per week
Are you passionate about strategic infrastructure planning and asset management and want to join an organization that manages over 27 Billion worth of water and wastewater infrastructure and plans to build another 5 Billion worth of water and wastewater infrastructure in the next 20 years? Then this may be the opportunity for you!
We are recruiting for:
- Vertical State of Good Repair Planning (for Facilities such as Water Pumping Stations, Reservoirs and Elevated Tanks, Wastewater Pumping Stations, Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and Production Wells)
The Role… Reporting to the Program Manager, Water & Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning and Studies State of Good Repair (SOGR) this role is responsible for supporting in all aspects of strategic water and wastewater vertical infrastructure 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 or vertical water and wastewater assets’ long-term management, renewal and replacement plans, inspection strategy, financial plans, business plans, processes and strategies. In particular, the position is responsible for developing and compiling the vertical water and wastewater capital budget planning in coordination with water and wastewater engineering, and operations teams. This position will also provide strategic and expert advice for optimization of inspection programs and long-term asset management approaches. This position is a resource for the section and the divisions on all aspects related to infrastructure planning and will provide regular coaching and mentoring of staff and students.
What you will do in this role:
- Responsible for annually coordinating and developing the vertical or divisional water and wastewater capital budget for the division and present the plans to the managers, directors and general manager for approval.
- Deliver vertical asset inspection and assessment plans to the Engineering teams for execution.
- Utilize vertical water and wastewater inspection and assessment deliverables from the operations and capital groups to inform the state of good repair priorities and capital budget.
- Deliver the capital budget needs to the Engineering teams for detailed design and execution.
- Develop, maintain and analyze information from the decision support system (DSS), computerized maintenance management system(s) (CMMS), long term financial forecasting tools and provide strategic advice to leadership team and Council to support modeling of financial requirements to inform long-term utility rate planning and enhance Engineering and Operations coordination of future works.
- Continuous improvement of the DSS to service vertical water and wastewater infrastructure needs.
- Support asset management, inspection, condition and performance standards, inspection and condition assessment plans in collaboration with water and wastewater engineering, reliability, operations.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive collection of life-cycle curves, deterioration curves, for water and wastewater linear and vertical assets based on industry research, studies and Peel specific data.
- Provide expert guidance to other Public Works divisions such as transportation, waste management, operations support in maturing their state of good repair or asset management program and developing capital plans as it relates to water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Liaise with other departments, divisions and sections within the Region, external agencies and municipalities. Participation in various internal stakeholder committees.
What the role requires:
- A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
- Undergraduate degree in Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering or a related field with a minimum of five to eight years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preference is given to those with an Asset Management and/or Project Management certification or other relevant professional certification i.e. PMP, CAMP, IAM, Six Sigma, etc.
- Solid understanding water and wastewater infrastructure planning, and asset management, which incorporates a range of services and programs and involves diverse business processes and expertise. ISO55000 and IAM body of knowledge is an asset.
- An understanding of water and wastewater operations, and advanced and specialized knowledge of water and wastewater hydraulics, including hydraulic transients, are required.
- 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 and presentations to staff, management, internal and external stakeholders, councillors and the public.
- 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.
- Knowledge and experience of the 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.
Skills/Abilities:
- 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.
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
Be bold. Think big. Join us.
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 in person and video conference technology
Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.
About REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL
The Regional Municipality of Peel is a regional municipality in Southern Ontario, Canada. It consists of three municipalities to the west and northwest of Toronto: the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, and the town of Caledon, each of which spans its full east-west width.
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Advisor, Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning
Top Benefits
About the role
Advisor, Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning
Public Works - Water and Wastewater
Status: Regular Full-time
Salary Range: Non Union, Salary Band J; $120,401 per annum to $150,501 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)
Hiring Range: $120,401 per annum-$135,451per annum
Work Mode: Hybrid; minimum 2 days onsite per week * see below for more details about this work mode.
Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON along with the ability to travel to various sites within Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon
Hours of work: 35 Hours per week
Are you passionate about strategic infrastructure planning and asset management and want to join an organization that manages over 27 Billion worth of water and wastewater infrastructure and plans to build another 5 Billion worth of water and wastewater infrastructure in the next 20 years? Then this may be the opportunity for you!
We are recruiting for:
- Vertical State of Good Repair Planning (for Facilities such as Water Pumping Stations, Reservoirs and Elevated Tanks, Wastewater Pumping Stations, Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and Production Wells)
The Role… Reporting to the Program Manager, Water & Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning and Studies State of Good Repair (SOGR) this role is responsible for supporting in all aspects of strategic water and wastewater vertical infrastructure 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 or vertical water and wastewater assets’ long-term management, renewal and replacement plans, inspection strategy, financial plans, business plans, processes and strategies. In particular, the position is responsible for developing and compiling the vertical water and wastewater capital budget planning in coordination with water and wastewater engineering, and operations teams. This position will also provide strategic and expert advice for optimization of inspection programs and long-term asset management approaches. This position is a resource for the section and the divisions on all aspects related to infrastructure planning and will provide regular coaching and mentoring of staff and students.
What you will do in this role:
- Responsible for annually coordinating and developing the vertical or divisional water and wastewater capital budget for the division and present the plans to the managers, directors and general manager for approval.
- Deliver vertical asset inspection and assessment plans to the Engineering teams for execution.
- Utilize vertical water and wastewater inspection and assessment deliverables from the operations and capital groups to inform the state of good repair priorities and capital budget.
- Deliver the capital budget needs to the Engineering teams for detailed design and execution.
- Develop, maintain and analyze information from the decision support system (DSS), computerized maintenance management system(s) (CMMS), long term financial forecasting tools and provide strategic advice to leadership team and Council to support modeling of financial requirements to inform long-term utility rate planning and enhance Engineering and Operations coordination of future works.
- Continuous improvement of the DSS to service vertical water and wastewater infrastructure needs.
- Support asset management, inspection, condition and performance standards, inspection and condition assessment plans in collaboration with water and wastewater engineering, reliability, operations.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive collection of life-cycle curves, deterioration curves, for water and wastewater linear and vertical assets based on industry research, studies and Peel specific data.
- Provide expert guidance to other Public Works divisions such as transportation, waste management, operations support in maturing their state of good repair or asset management program and developing capital plans as it relates to water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Liaise with other departments, divisions and sections within the Region, external agencies and municipalities. Participation in various internal stakeholder committees.
What the role requires:
- A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
- Undergraduate degree in Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering or a related field with a minimum of five to eight years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preference is given to those with an Asset Management and/or Project Management certification or other relevant professional certification i.e. PMP, CAMP, IAM, Six Sigma, etc.
- Solid understanding water and wastewater infrastructure planning, and asset management, which incorporates a range of services and programs and involves diverse business processes and expertise. ISO55000 and IAM body of knowledge is an asset.
- An understanding of water and wastewater operations, and advanced and specialized knowledge of water and wastewater hydraulics, including hydraulic transients, are required.
- 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 and presentations to staff, management, internal and external stakeholders, councillors and the public.
- 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.
- Knowledge and experience of the 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.
Skills/Abilities:
- 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.
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
Be bold. Think big. Join us.
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 in person and video conference technology
Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.
About REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL
The Regional Municipality of Peel is a regional municipality in Southern Ontario, Canada. It consists of three municipalities to the west and northwest of Toronto: the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, and the town of Caledon, each of which spans its full east-west width.