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 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 the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, is responsible for managing water and wastewater projects and for providing technical support during all stages of the delivery of new water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure including delivering, reviewing planning and design documentation, on-site support for inspections, testing and commissioning activities and project closeout documentation.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Provide technical engineering support and project coordination for the planning, design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and close-out of water, wastewater, and solid waste infrastructure projects.
- Manage assigned projects and project components under the direction of the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, including coordinating project activities, monitoring schedules and deliverables, identifying risks and issues, and implementing corrective actions as required.
- Prepare, review, and coordinate technical studies and project documentation, including feasibility studies, environmental assessment documents, planning reports, project charters, project definition reports, pre-design reports, cost estimates, drawings, specifications, and tender packages.
- Develop, administer, and support procurement processes for consulting and construction services, including pre-qualification documents, requests for proposals, tenders, contract documents, evaluations, recommendations, and award processes.
- Coordinate, lead, and support project teams and oversee the work of consultants, contractors, and other service providers to ensure compliance with technical, contractual, regulatory, quality, schedule, and budget requirements, and participate in coaching, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing activities to support team development.
- Administer and support construction contracts through the review of shop drawings, contractor submissions, requests for information, payment certifications, contract changes, claims-related correspondence, and other contract deliverables.
- Conduct site inspections, attend construction and coordination meetings, monitor field activities, identify deficiencies or non-conformance issues, and recommend or implement corrective actions as appropriate.
- Coordinate, witness, review, and support equipment, process, and system testing and commissioning activities, including the review of testing documentation, commissioning plans, startup activities, performance verification, and operational readiness requirements.
- Prepare, review, and coordinate project close-out activities and documentation, including as-constructed drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, training records, and final project acceptance requirements.
- Monitor and support project financial management activities, including budget development, expenditure monitoring, cost forecasting, invoice and payment processing, financial reporting, variance analysis, and maintenance of project financial records.
- Support quality assurance, due diligence, and continuous improvement initiatives through the development and maintenance of procedures, guidelines, standards, templates, and control strategies; monitoring compliance with regional standards; researching emerging practices; and identifying opportunities for operational and project improvements.
- Liaise with internal departments, external agencies, consultants, contractors, stakeholders, and the public; prepare reports and correspondence; respond to project-related inquiries; participate on committees, task forces, and working groups; provide technical advice and guidance to project teams; and support regional customer service objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a University Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
- Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario.
- Minimum five (5) years demonstrated experience (inclusive of E.I.T. experience) in the approvals, design, construction, testing and commissioning of water and wastewater collection, distribution and treatment systems including project management experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of water, wastewater treatment, collection and distribution systems and operations techniques as well as complex hydraulic systems including pumping, piping, valving, etc.
- Understanding of budgeting process, strategic planning, program development and implementation techniques.
- Demonstrated ability in the Region’s core competencies.
- Demonstrated report writing and project management skills to meet program objectives and work to tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated leadership skills to co-ordinate project teams; ability to work effectively independently and cooperatively within a team environment.
