Job Description
Job Description:
Water/Wastewater Technical Studies Specialist
Public Works - Water and Wastewater
Status: Regular Full-time Positions
Salary Range: $92,151 - $115,189 per annum plus comprehensive benefits
Hiring Range: $92,151 - $103,670 per annum plus comprehensive benefits
Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode.
Location:10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton
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 Region's infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development. We collaborate with various stakeholders and rightsholders to ensure that infrastructure projects are delivered efficiently and in compliance with regulations, standards and the Province’s delegated duty to consult with Indigenous Communities. 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.
The role:
Reporting to the Program Manager you'll 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.
What you will do in this role:
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 post secondary education in applied sciences, planning, public relations, or equivalent combined with 3-5 years of relevant industry related experience
A lived experience with Indigenous communities is preferred
Knowledge and understanding of municipal class environmental assessments, 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 and/or communication expertise
Polished customer service acumen with strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing and analyzing dashboards, along with detailed reporting skills
Skills/Abilities:
Experience managing and analyzing dashboards, along with detailed reporting skills
Polished customer service acumen with strong written and verbal communication skills
Team player who contributes to multiple project teams and can provide technical expertise
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
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, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you'll 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.
It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.
Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.
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.
Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.
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 peelregion.ca/transition.
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.
About Us:
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 200,000 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 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, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information:
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 [email protected]
Please 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.
Water/Wastewater Technical Studies Specialist
Public Works - Water and Wastewater
Status: Regular Full-time Positions
Salary Range: $92,151 - $115,189 per annum plus comprehensive benefits
Hiring Range: $92,151 - $103,670 per annum plus comprehensive benefits
Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode.
Location:10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton
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 Region's infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development. We collaborate with various stakeholders and rightsholders to ensure that infrastructure projects are delivered efficiently and in compliance with regulations, standards and the Province’s delegated duty to consult with Indigenous Communities. 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.
The role:
Reporting to the Program Manager you'll 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.
What you will do in this role:
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 post secondary education in applied sciences, planning, public relations, or equivalent combined with 3-5 years of relevant industry related experience
A lived experience with Indigenous communities is preferred
Knowledge and understanding of municipal class environmental assessments, 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 and/or communication expertise
Polished customer service acumen with strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing and analyzing dashboards, along with detailed reporting skills
Skills/Abilities:
Experience managing and analyzing dashboards, along with detailed reporting skills
Polished customer service acumen with strong written and verbal communication skills
Team player who contributes to multiple project teams and can provide technical expertise
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
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, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you'll 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.
It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.
Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.
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.
Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.
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 peelregion.ca/transition.
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.
About Us:
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 200,000 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 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, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information:
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 [email protected]
Please 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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Water/Wastewater Technical Studies Specialist position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Brampton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
