Water and Wastewater 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 thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our 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 Canadas 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 Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Were 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 Senior Project Manager is responsible for organizing and coordinating Regionalinflow and infiltration programs and construction projects for proposed underground water and wastewater servicing; providing technical expertise advice assistance and guidance with respect to water and wastewater for all Regional construction projects and development applications.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Reviews comments and approves detailed engineering drawing submissions concerning underground water and wastewater servicing proposals; and coordinates proposed works with other sections of the Department.
• Reviews and comments on Regional construction projects and development applications with respect to underground water and wastewater servicing.
• Reviews and/or performs water and wastewater modelling including inflow and infiltration analysis.
• Reviews comments and approves water and wastewater reports and detailed engineering drawing submissions and coordinates proposed works with other sections of the Department.
• Provides technical expertise and assistance to Project Managers for Regional construction projects with respect to water and wastewater.
• Assumes the role of Regional technical expert on water and wastewater servicing and provides technical expertise mentorship and guidance to staff.
• Ensures that work performed conforms to Regional standards policies and practises recognised industry standards and sound safety and engineering principles in accordance with all applicable laws and governmental requirements.
• Participates in and suggests improvements of quality control and quality assurance measures.
• Schedules plans conducts and leads meetings with developers consultants regional and municipal staff and Councillors as needed to review Regional requirements and negotiate areas of concern.
• Maintains good relationship management political sensitivity and diplomacy with colleagues business associates and other stakeholders.
• Reviews and recommends the financial contributions required from developers including fees and financial securities for water and wastewater construction activities.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (.) with the Professional Engineers Ontario.
• Minimum five (5) years experience (inclusive of E.I.T. experience) in municipal underground water and wastewater servicing design and construction.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus communication collaboration and personal ownership.
• Demonstrated political acumen and communication/presentation skills to influence/negotiate complex concepts to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to coordinate plan implement and evaluate projects for efficient operations and effective customer service.
• Valid Ontario Class G drivers license free of serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act in order to travel to offsite work locations.