Advisor, Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning

Advisor Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning

Public Works - Water and Wastewater

Status: Regular Full-time

Salary Range: Non Union Salary Band J; $120401 per annum to $150501 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)

Hiring Range: $120401 per annum-$135451per 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 inall aspectsofstrategic 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 the position is responsible for developing and compiling the vertical water and wastewater capital budget planningincoordination with water and wastewater engineering and operations teams. This position will also provide strategic and expert advice for optimizationofinspection 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 mentoringofstaff and students.

What you will dointhis 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 modelingoffinancial requirements to inform long-term utility rate planning and enhance Engineering and Operations coordinationoffuture works.
• Continuous improvementofthe DSS to service vertical water and wastewater infrastructure needs.
• Support asset management inspection condition and performance standards inspection and condition assessment plansincollaboration with water and wastewater engineering reliability operations.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive collectionoflife-cyclecurves 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 water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Liaise with other departments divisions and sections within theRegion external agencies and municipalities. Participationinvarious 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 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 certification 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. ISO55000 and IAM body of knowledge is an asset.
• An understandingofwater and wastewater operations and advanced and specialized knowledgeofwater 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 termsofreference 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 organizationRegionalCouncil 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 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.
• 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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

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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 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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