Water and Wastewater Planning Engineer (Engineer)

ABOUT US

Almost million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local 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 Canada’s 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 Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re 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 Senior Project Manager, Capital Planning this position is responsible for taking a lead role with consultants and partners in the delivery of special projects, servicing plans and feasibility studies, conducting technical analyses in support of the Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update, providing recommendations for the implementation of the projects through the 10 year capital plan and other assignments. Provides technical advice, reviews new developments, maintains and operates water and wastewater hydraulic models and assists the Manager in preparing project plans, project implementation, and developing processes for on-going activities.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Provides project management services for a variety of projects and studies in support of master plan and asset management plan activities.
• Assists the Manager in developing processes for on-going activities associated to water and wastewater servicing and capital planning.
• Maintains and updates the water and wastewater hydraulic models for planning purposes.
• Runs the water and wastewater models for analysis of different scenarios, as requested.
• Prepares terms of reference for modelling related projects, manages projects including expenditures, quality control and schedules.
• Prepares water and wastewater inputs to DC by-law updates and to the development of financial agreements, provides technical input related to the development of the Asset Management Plan.
• Provides technical support on the review of new development as it relates to the long-term capacity of regional water and wastewater systems
• Participates in the preparation of WWW Master Plan Update, the 10-year capital plan, and other servicing plans and studies.
• Supports the review of various plans and proposals to assess their impact on the long-term infrastructure program recommended in the WWW Master Plan Update.
• Coordinates and/or leads project teams, participates in team building activities, coaching and mentoring of staff, as directed and provides technical expertise.
• Participates in the assumption and transfer of WWW facilities between the Region and local municipalities.
• Works with the Manager to develop relevant performance metrics for WWW planning and manages performance to meet or exceed targets.
• Conducts technical analysis involving population projections, flow records, design parameters, and supply/treatment capacity.
• Provides support on maintenance and update of databases for information pertaining to the Region’s water and wastewater system.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer ( with the Professional Engineers Ontario.
• Thorough knowledge of project management in functional organizations.
• Good understanding of process management and experience in developing processes for on-going activities.
• Strong knowledge of water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater collection and treatment systems and their operations, complex hydraulic systems, pumping stations, piping, and valve design and operations.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater computer modelling ( InfoWorks, InfoWater).
• Knowledge of the planning process, land development procedures and the planning issues pertaining to water and wastewater servicing.
• Ability to demonstrate the Region’s core competencies.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, guidelines, procedures, and legislation, including those under Water Resources (Environmental Protection Act and Ontario Water Resources Act), and Planning (Planning Act) and applied engineering knowledge of legislation, industry standards and new technologies.
• Advanced skills MS Office Suite and use of virtual platforms.