Advisor, Water & Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning

Advisor Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning (Indigenous Communities portfolio)

Public Works - Water and Wastewater

Status: Contract Full Time; 24 Months

Salary Range: $117464-$146830 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)

Hiring Range: $117464- $132147 per annum

Work mode: Hybrid* 2 On site days per week which can increase based on operational needs* see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive Brampton ON

Hours of work:35 Hours per week

Who we are:The Infrastructure Planning Partnerships & Compliance team at the Region of Peel focuses on strategically planning and managing the Regions infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development. We collaborate with various stakeholders and rights-holdersto ensure that infrastructure projects are delivered efficiently and in compliance with regulations standards and the Provinces delegated duty to consult with Indigenous Communities. Our team plays a vital role in shaping the Regions infrastructure landscape to meet the needs of its residents and businesses while promoting environmental sustainability and resilience.

Reports to: Program Manager Infrastructure Planning & Studies Growth & Ground Water Programs

What you will do in this role:

Leverage your interest and expertise in engaging with Indigenous Communities for municipal water and wastewater projects to develop participatory agreements and support staff in implementing project engagement plans.

You will play a crucial role in the development of the Regional Water and Wastewater Program Master Plan communicate technical and regulatory information provide key business processes to support infrastructure planning administer assimilation and evaluation of engagement data for new infrastructure and long-term strategic infrastructure planning; and support Project Managers in environmental assessments designs and unique studies carried out by the water and wastewater program planning group.

• Review and provide input and recommendations for linear water and wastewater assets long term renewal and replacement plans inspection strategy financial plans business plans processes and strategies.
• Develop and compiling the linear water and wastewater capital budget planning in coordination with water/wastewater engineering and operations teams.
• Annually coordinating and developing the linear water and wastewater capital budget for the divisions and present the plans to the managers directors and general manager for approval.
• Deliver large diameter inspection plans to the Condition Assessment &Rehabilitation group for execution.
• Utilize linear water and wastewater inspection deliverables from the operations and capital groups to inform the capital budget.
• Deliver the large diameter capital budget to Condition Assessment &Rehabilitation for detailed design and execution.
• Develop maintain and analyze information from the decision support system (DSS) long term financial forecasting tools and provide strategic advice to leadership team and Council support modeling of financial requirements to inform long-term utility rate planning and enhance Condition Assessment &Rehabilitations coordination of future works.
• Continuous improvement of the DSS to service linear diameter water and wastewater infrastructure needs.
• Support asset inspection condition and performance standards inspection and condition assessment plans in collaboration with water/wastewater engineering reliability operations.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive collection of life-cyclecurves deterioration curves for water and wastewater linear 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 program and developing capital plans as it relates to linear pipe 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 or Environmental Engineering applied/environmental sciences planning public relations or a related field.
• Applied experience with Indigenous communities is an asset
• 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Solid understanding water and wastewater infrastructure planning asset management which incorporates a range of services and programs and involves diverse business processes and expertise.
• An understanding of Water and Waste Water operations and business plan along with applied knowledge of Bill 23.
• Advanced knowledge of water and wastewater hydraulics including hydraulic transients are required.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in 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:

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills to prepare a wide range of reports and materials and to effectively engage staff management Council external partners and the public.

• Strong presentation facilitation and negotiation abilities to convey complex information to technical and nontechnical audiences and lead discussions that influence decisions and program direction.

• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities (preferred).

• Proven project and program management skills including strategic planning financial management and oversight of multiple complex initiatives.

• Ability to lead highimpact initiatives and manage organizational change.

• Advanced systems thinking and problemsolving skills to assess risks develop solutions and build commitment to new approaches.

• Strong analytical skills for trend analysis issue identification and synthesizing complex information into clear plainlanguage outputs.

• Excellent time management and organizational abilities to work effectively under shifting priorities tight timelines and limited resources.

• Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion through continuous learning inclusive behavior and proactive bias management.

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

Work Mode & Job Location:In this role youll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means youll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed depending on operational needs at the 10 Peel Centre Drive Brampton worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week depending on operational demands which can evolve over time.

Its important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that were compliant with all regulations and policies.

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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 be conducted virtually.

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At Peel Region we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning water & wastewater regional roads and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services visit opportunity matches your qualifications and experience please apply on-line.

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 long-term 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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