Advisor Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning 3 Positions

Advisor Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning

Public Works Water and Wastewater

Status: Three 3 Regular Full Time positions

Salary Range: $114196 to $142747 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

Hours of work:35 Hours per week

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 longterm 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.

Are you passionate about strategic infrastructure planning and asset management and want to join an organization that manages 27 Billion worthofwater and wastewater infrastructure and plans to build another 5 Billion worthofwater and wastewater infrastructureinthe next 20 years These opportunities may be what you are looking for!

We are recruiting for three 3 positions supporting the following portfolios of work:

• Water and Wastewater Asset Management Advisor (Strategic Asset Management in W&WW

• Linear State of Good Repair Planning (for Transmission Subtransmission watermains

• 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 Advisors 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 the positions are responsible for developing and compiling the linear or vertical water and wastewater capital budget planningincoordination with water/wastewater engineering and operations teams. The Advisors provide strategic and expert advice for optimizationofinspection programs and longterm asset management approach. The Advisors are a resource for the section and the divisions on all aspects related to infrastructure State of Good Repair or Asset Management planning and will provide regular coaching and mentoringofstaff and students.

What you will do in this role:

• Responsible for annually coordinating and developing the linear vertical or divisional asset management water and wastewater capital budget for the divisions and present the plans to the managers directors and general manager for approval.
• Deliver large diameter linear and vertical inspection plans to the Condition Assessment &Rehabilitation group as well as the Engineering teams for .
• Utilize linear or vertical water and wastewater inspection deliverables from the operations and capital groups to inform the capital budget.
• Deliver the capital budget needs to the Engineering teams for detailed design and .
• 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 modelingoffinancial requirements to inform longterm utility rate planning and enhance Engineering and Operations coordinationoffuture works.
• Continuous improvementofthe DSS to service linear and vertical water and wastewater State of Good Repair infrastructure needs.
• Support asset management inspection condition and performance standards inspection and condition assessment plansincollaboration with water/wastewater engineering reliability operations.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive collectionoflifecyclecurves deterioration curves for water and wastewater linear and vertical assets based on industry research studies andPeelspecific data.
• Provide expert guidance to other Public Works divisions such as transportation waste management operations supportinmaturing their stateofgood repair or asset management program and developing capital plans as it relates to waterand wastewater infrastructure.
• Liaise with other departments divisions and sections within theRegion external agencies and municipalities. Participationinvarious internal stakeholder committees

What the role requires:

• Undergraduate degreeinCivil Chemical or Environmental Engineering or a related field with a minimumoffive to eight yearsofrelated experience or an equivalent combinationofeducation and experience.
• Preference is given to those with an Asset Management and/or Project Management certification or other relevant professional certifications i.e. PMP CAMP IAM six sigma etc.
• Solid understanding water and wastewater infrastructure planning and asset management which incorporates a rangeofservices and programs and involves diverse business processes and expertise.
• An understandingofwater and wastewater operations and advanced and specialized knowledgeofwater and wastewater hydraulics including hydraulic transients are required.
• Knowledge and experienceinof theplanning design and constructionofmunicipal infrastructure and a thorough knowledgeofwater and wastewater treatment processes design practices and standards related codes regulations tendering/contract process value engineering and contract administration.
• Strong project management skills strategic program and project development skills and financial management to develop and manage longterm capital works plans for stateofgood 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.

Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced written communication skills are required to develop Council Reports briefing materials nonroutine and complex reports policies and guidelines termsofreference technical and nontechnical 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 nontechnical 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 organizationRegionalCouncil and external groups.
• Demonstrated ability to lead highimpact initiatives and manage change.
• Advanced systems thinking conceptual and creative problemsolving 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 varietyofaudiences.
• 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 workinan environment with changing priorities short timelines and limited resources.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion through continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:

• ISO55000 and IAM body of knowledge is a strong 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

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

Work Mode & Job Location:

In this role youll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful inperson connection. A minimum of two days per week onsite is expected with additional inperson 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.

Its important to note that your offsite work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that were 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:Ourrecruitmentprocesswill include video conference technology

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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 200000 businesses.

Were 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 6700 strong and since 1974 weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services health programs longterm 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 Canadas 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 its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont 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

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