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Lead Engineer, Programs/Projects Water/Ingénieur en chef, programmes et projets relatifs aux ea[...]
Municipal Engineers Association
Mississauga
On-site
CAD 80,000 - 100,000
Full time
Job summary
A leading environmental agency in Ontario is seeking a Professional Engineer to provide specialized engineering leadership in water and wastewater systems. You will be responsible for evaluating performance, mentoring engineers, and developing relationships with clients to achieve business goals. The ideal candidate must have a valid PEO license and a degree in Chemical/Civil/Environmental Engineering. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and a competitive benefits package.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Licensed Professional Engineer by Professional Engineers of Ontario.
- Strong technical knowledge in water and wastewater systems.
- Ability to mentor engineers and provide technical guidance.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering leadership and subject matter expertise.
- Conduct performance evaluations and operational analyses.
- Develop engineering opportunities and maintain client relationships.
- Prepare technical reports and provide expert opinions.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Our People. As a trusted partner to municipalities, First Nations communities, businesses,
governments and institutions across Ontario, we provide our clients with total solutions in
water and wastewater. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to help them build
healthy sustainable communities and organizations and provide safe and reliable drinking
water to thousands of Ontarians each day.
Join the Innovation, Process Optimization & Technical Services team at the Ontario Clean
Water Agency (OCWA) in an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a dynamic team in
developing engineering/process optimization business opportunities in support of the
Agency's business goals.
About the job
You will:
• Provide specialized engineering leadership and applied theoretical and practical subject
matter expertise for the design, engineering, operational troubleshooting, optimization,
environmental compliance and provision of municipal and industrial water systems.
• Lead and/or conduct comprehensive performance evaluations, assessments and operational
analyses regarding the design and capacity of water plants providing technical guidance,
support compliance and optimization and make capital recommendations.
• Develop engineering opportunities and foster client relationships in support of the Agency's
business goals.
• Mentor engineers at all levels and create opportunities for growth and development.
• Prepare technical reports/memos with recommendations and solutions related to these
areas.
• Provide expert opinion to stakeholders regarding design development (engineering
calculations and modifications), environmental regulations and engineering and operational
guidelines.
• Review consulting engineering preliminary and final design documents to ensure compliance
with legislation and standards and provide process optimization recommendations in design
and operations.
• Plan and evaluate processes and introduce business efficiencies through best practices
concepts to reduce costs and maximize returns.
• Coordinate with engineers, technical staff and/or partners to ensure project needs are met in
a timely and effective manner.
• Lead and oversee the planning and delivery of OCWA's water treatment process optimization
projects.
• Support the development of engineering designs and project plans to establish project
objectives, ensure that project timelines and commitments are being met in accordance with
engineering technical standards.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc project status reports for the Director; identify and resolve project
issues, and ensure the successful and timely completion of all projects/initiatives.
• Provide process/technical input and review in support of local hubs for the RFP and tendering
process for external contract resources.
• Provide onsite and remote technical advice, expertise, support and guidance across Ontario
by trouble shooting process, hydraulic, solids and mechanical issues and work to optimize
water treatment plants alongside local hub teams.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• Licensed Professional Engineer by Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) in good standing
• A valid ‘G' driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the province of Ontario.
• Required to travel including to remote locations through various modes of transportation.
• Chemical/Civil/Environmental Engineering degree from a well-recognized engineering
university will be considered as an asset.
• Carry and maintain assigned OPS assets.
• Work outside in varied weather and climate conditions when required in the field.
• To use in the prescribed circumstances/manner all prescribed safety materials, equipment,
devices, and clothing.
Knowledge:
• Technical knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of Chemical, Civil or
Environmental engineering discipline, wastewater and /or water related fields, engineering
design and analyses of complex wastewater and water systems to lead the development,
design, modelling and optimization of industrial/municipal water facilities.
• Knowledge of engineering design and operation of complex wastewater systems and the
policies and regulations pertaining to the collection treatment and discharge of municipal
sewage, biosolids, stormwater and industrial wastewater.
• Private sector, academic and international advances and innovations in technologies for the
treatment and the collection, treatment and discharge of municipal sewage, biosolids,
stormwater and industrial wastewater. The application of this knowledge to assess engineering
feasibility, applicability and economic impact of potential implementation of new processes.
• Federal and provincial legislation and regulations, guidelines and sound best management
engineering practices related to the municipal and environmental areas for compliance of
water, wastewater and biosolids work/projects with legislations and regulations.
• Computers and related engineering software to conduct analysis, monitor work progress and
prepare reports. Software applications such as word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheets,
and database packages to address data, conduct analysis and prepare reports, briefing
materials and presentations.
• Knowledge of government approval processes, protocols/practices and evaluation techniques
to manage the planning, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects.
• Knowledge of Project Management methodologies to successfully deliver projects within the
group business model.
• Research methodologies and evaluation techniques to manage the planning, implementation
and evaluation of assigned projects.
• Research methodologies to identify best practices and technologies to resolve operational and
compliance issues at water treatment plants.
• Maintain and improve knowledge and application of new technologies to improve water
treatment plant operations.
• Knowledge of computer applications and related engineering or data manipulation/analysis
software to conduct analysis, monitor work progress and prepare reports.
Skills and Ability include:
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, consultation and problem solving skills.
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative research, planning and evaluating skills.
• Proficiency in strategically identifying research and development needs for the Agency.
• Excellent presentation skills with demonstrated ability to make recommendations for
engineering technology to multiple audiences including technical staff and elected officials.
• Ability to prepare proposals, technical documents, user manuals and guidelines.
• Exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize well and meet strict
deadlines.
Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer.
We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code
The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of
the Environment, Conservation and Parks. In 2023, OCWA staff treated water and wastewater, and
provided other technical services for 318 clients in the province including 169 municipalities, 16 First
Nations, 108 commercial and industrial clients and 25 government and institutional clients.
Municipal clients range in size from populations as large as 1.5 million in the Region of Peel to as
small as 2,400 in Moose Factory. This broad scope of experience ensures OCWA has the expertise to
solve any issues that may arise, in any size or type of treatment process in the province. Our Agency
has grown its municipal client base every year over the past 30 years is proof of this value. We
continue to focus on our people and strategies to attract and retain competent staff.
Note: Thank you for your interest, we will contact you only if we choose you for further screening or
an interview.
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage
everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous,
Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual
orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and
the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove
barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs
related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more
information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and
• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy
What we offer
• Flexible learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of
water and wastewater services in Ontario.
• Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and
wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 30 years.
• Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology.
• A defined benefit pension plan; Comprehensive Health Plan; Life and Disability Insurance.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents.
Additional informationAddress:
Compensation Group:
Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario
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Posted on:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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How to apply:
1. You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and
tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter
and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using
concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job.
We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
Send application to:
resume with covering letter (PDF format preferred) saved as JOB ID 232926 – First Last Name to:
Hiring Manager: Shelly Bonte-Gelok Attention: Samia El Sayed
SElSayed@ocwa.com
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to acompetition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter orresume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held,dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario PublicService. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, andmay preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for aspecific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for apre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will beconsidered prior to an offer of employment.
Information collection notice
We are collecting your personal information to assess how well you meet the qualifications foremployment with the Ontario Public Service, and for related recruitment purposes. The collection ofpersonal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers, which is an authorizedcommon service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25.
Please do not include any more personal information than is needed for your application (for example,do not include your photograph or social insurance number).
If you have any questions about how your information is collected, used, shared or saved, please contactus.
Remember:
The deadline to apply is Monday, August 18, 2025 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not beaccepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will becontacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .
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