Water/Wastewater Technical Studies Specialist

Region of Peel

  • Brampton, ON
  • $89,469-111,834 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
Water/Wastewater Technical Studies SpecialistPublic Works – Water and WastewaterContract Full-Time; 13-MonthsPay Band: $89,469 - $111,834 per annum.Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode.Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, BramptonHours of Work: 35 hours per weekWho we are:
The Infrastructure Planning, Partnerships & Compliance team at the Region of Peel focuses on strategically planning and managing the Region's infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development. We collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure that infrastructure projects are delivered efficiently and in compliance with regulations and standards. Our team plays a vital role in shaping the Region's infrastructure landscape to meet the needs of its residents and businesses while promoting environmental sustainability and resilience.Position overview:Reporting to the Program Manager you'll leverage your expertise in hydraulic modeling for water and wastewater distribution systems to assess new development applications.You will play a crucial role in the development of the Regional Water and Wastewater Program Master Plan, conduct technical servicing analysis, provide key business processes to support infrastructure planning, administer assimilation and evaluation of technical data for new infrastructure and long-term strategic infrastructure planning; and support Project Managers in environmental assessments and unique studies carried out by the water and wastewater program planning group.In this role you will:
  • Develop and administer information systems and programs related to water and wastewater infrastructure, groundwater assets, flow monitoring, graphical datasets, watershed information, climate impacts, capital planning and cost estimation for Development Charges, Capital budgets, data input into budget systems.
  • Develop GIS datasets, maps, visual representations of data including advance charts and dashboards, and formulate information into presentations and technical reports, council reports and executive summaries for various audiences.
  • Provide expert guidance to the program manager and manager to prepare information and recommendations on urban development related plans, infrastructure feasibility assessments, identifying trends, anomalies and critical high-risk components of the infrastructure systems.
  • Collect, evaluate, and analyze complex technical data and information related to flow monitoring, water and sewer capacities, intensification issues, and provide technical expertise and recommendations to State of Good Repair (SOGR), Operations and Capital functions for the Water and Wastewater programs.
  • Research, collect, evaluate, and manipulate data and information to support recommendations relating to complex infrastructure and service problems and identify trends, anomalies and opportunities for improvement in the infrastructure systems.
  • All other duties as assigned.
What the role requires:
  • Completed degree in Civil/Water Resource Engineering, or a Certified Civil Engineering Technologist diploma combined with 3-5 years of relevant industry related experience. Preference would be for a P. Eng designation.
  • Knowledge and understanding of hydraulic water and wastewater modeling principles, watershed and draining principles.
  • Solid understanding of water and wastewater industry infrastructure engineering principles and systems.
  • Proficient experience using GIS/CAD software, along with advanced levels using Microsoft Access and Excel.
  • Team player who contributes to multiple project teams and can provide technical expertise.
  • Polished customer service acumen with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience managing and analyzing dashboards, along with detailed reporting skills.
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health.
  • Optional enrolment into OMERS pension plan.
  • Accrue Vacation monthly up to 3 weeks per annum.
  • 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays.
  • Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance.
  • Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion.
Work Mode & Job Location: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.Hours of Work: 35 hours per weekInterview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.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 .About UsPeel 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 175,000 businesses.We’re 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 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve 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 Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the 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, it’s impactful. We encourage you to in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.Additional InformationPeel 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 contactPlease be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

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