Water and Wastewater Planning Engineer (Engineer)

York Region (The Regional Municipality of York); Newmarket; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading municipality in Ontario is seeking a skilled engineer to lead water and wastewater projects. This role involves managing various projects, providing technical advice, and ensuring effective collaboration with consultants. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in municipal engineering and project management.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Program

Comprehensive Benefits including health, dental, life insurance

24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program

Discounts on everyday products and services

Qualifications

• At least five years of municipal water and wastewater engineering experience.
• Strong project management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and studies supporting master and asset management plans.
• Develop processes for ongoing water and wastewater servicing activities.
• Maintain and update hydraulic models for planning.

Skills

Project Management

Knowledge of Water Treatment

Hydraulic Modelling

Education

University Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering

P.Eng. registration with Professional Engineers Ontario

Tools

InfoWorks

InfoWater

MS Office

Job description

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest and fastest-growing regions in Canada. Covering about 1,800 square kilometers across nine municipalities, our diverse geography is as vibrant as our community. We operate within a two-tier local government structure, collaborating with municipalities to deliver a wide range of services and resources to residents and businesses.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes, offering a collaborative and progressive workplace committed to our organizational culture and the well-being of our employees. We uphold The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, aligning with our vision to build strong, caring, and safe communities.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - Through the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS), employees are eligible from the start of their employment for a pension plan that provides lifelong income, with employer-matched contributions.
• Employer of Choice - Recognized as the top-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their families have access to comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program, along with discounts on everyday products and services.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We foster an environment that celebrates diversity and promotes full participation, dignity, and respect for all, recognized globally for our leadership in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility initiatives.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Capital Planning, this role involves leading water and wastewater projects, coordinating with consultants and partners, and managing issues related to water and wastewater systems, including the Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update, the 10-year capital plan, and other related projects. The position requires providing technical advice, reviewing developments, maintaining hydraulic models, and assisting in project planning and process development.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Manage projects and studies supporting master and asset management plans.

• Develop processes for ongoing water and wastewater servicing activities.

• Maintain and update hydraulic models for planning.

• Run models to analyze different scenarios.

• Manage modelling projects, including budgeting, quality, and scheduling.

• Contribute to development-related financial and planning documents.

• Support review of new developments for system capacity.

• Participate in master plan updates, capital plans, and servicing studies.

• Lead or coordinate project teams, mentor staff, and provide technical expertise.

• Assist in transferring facilities between the Region and municipalities.

• Develop and track performance metrics.

• Conduct technical analyses related to population, flow, and capacity.

• Support database maintenance for water and wastewater systems.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• University Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.

• P.Eng. registration with Professional Engineers Ontario.

• At least five years of municipal water and wastewater engineering experience.

• Strong project management skills.

• Knowledge of water treatment, distribution, and wastewater systems.

• Experience with hydraulic modelling software (e.g., InfoWorks, InfoWater).

• Understanding of planning processes and land development procedures.

• Proficiency in MS Office and virtual collaboration tools.