City of Toronto

ENGINEER

City of Toronto • $94K — $128K *
Toronto, ON M4E 3Y1In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • P.Eng. registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
  • Degree in civil and/or municipal engineering or equivalent experience
  • Significant experience in water, sewer, and/or stormwater infrastructure
  • Experience with capacity assessment, growth planning, and infrastructure servicing
  • Proficiency in hydraulic modelling and studies
  • Familiarity with GIS and modelling software like Infoworks/Infowater
  • Strong communication skills for technical reporting and public inquiries
  • Knowledge of Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process and related regulations

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with staff and consultants on water infrastructure studies and projects
  • Review engineering design documents and related regulations
  • Provide advanced technical input on water infrastructure issues
  • Manage projects ensuring quality and timely delivery
  • Act as a technical specialist in meetings with various stakeholders
  • Prepare reports and communication materials for public education
  • Draft capital business cases and scope for consultant work
  • Develop guidelines and policies for managing water infrastructure

Benefits

  • Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace
  • Focus on creating an accessible and barrier-free organization
  • Support for disability-related accommodation during recruitment
Full Job Description
  • Job ID: 54494
  • Job Category: Engineering & Technical
  • Division & Section: Toronto Water, Water Infrastructure Management
  • Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street
  • Job Type & Duration: 1 Full-time, Permanent; 1 Full-time, Temporary (24 months)
  • Salary: $94,905 - $128,386
  • Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week per week
  • Affiliation: Non-Union
  • Number of Positions Open: 2
  • Posting Period: 21-July-2025 to 08-Aug-2025


Toronto Water is the City of Toronto division responsible for all aspects of drinking water treatment and supply, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater management. The Division's six business sections manage facilities and assets across the city, including treatment plants, pumping stations, water and sewer mains, laboratories, and yards.

Water Infrastructure Management (WIM) is responsible for the long-term management of Toronto's water, wastewater, and stormwater management assets to optimize infrastructure investment, level of service, and performance. WIM provides engineering analysis, asset management, infrastructure planning and policy development and coordination across Toronto Water to serve 3.6 million residents in Toronto and surrounding regions daily; manage over $83 billion in assets; and plan a 10-year capital budget of approximately $16.2 billion.

The successful candidate for this position will be a member of the Analytics and Modelling Services team in the Water Infrastructure Management section. The team is responsible for providing expertise on the water, wastewater and stormwater system operations and functionality through hydraulic modelling, field monitoring and data analytics. Analytics and Modelling Services works with other WIM Units; Toronto Water sections; City Divisions and agencies to provide insight on growth servicing, capital planning and prioritization; and systems operations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your primary responsibilities as an Engineer will vary, depending on assigned duties, but you will be expected to:
  • Work with internal staff and consultants to complete studies, projects and programs related to water infrastructure management including sewer and water capacity, water quality, and master planning.
  • Review and comment on engineering design reports and drawings, policies, guidelines, procedures, bylaws, and legislation.
  • Provide technical review and advanced engineering input to other sections and divisions on matters related to water infrastructure and municipal engineering.
  • Manage assigned projects, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, and high standards of work quality, ensuring assigned projects are completed within established timeframes.
  • Represent Toronto Water as a technical specialist at meetings with internal sections, City divisions, external agencies, the public and Councillor's offices.
  • Prepare technical reports, Committee and Community Council reports and content for public education/communication purposes, as required.
  • Prepare capital business cases, project charters, bid documents (RFPs, RFQs, REOIs), terms of reference, and scope of work for consultant assignments, including selection and direction of consultants undertaking professional services for Toronto Water.
  • Develop procedures, guidelines, technical standards, and policies related to managing water infrastructure including growth management and infrastructure servicing.
  • Assist the Manager in defining and allocating work and setting goals. Perform other related duties, as assigned.


KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Your application for the role of Engineer must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
  1. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
  2. Completion of post-secondary degree or diploma in civil and/or municipal engineering; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  3. Considerable experience as a Professional Engineer in an engineering role working with water, sewer and/or stormwater infrastructure.
  4. Experience with capacity assessment, growth planning, infrastructure servicing and funding, and the development approvals process.
  5. Experience in hydraulic modelling, studies and infrastructure planning.
  6. Experience using software pertinent to the job function including Geographical Information System (GIS), and modelling software such as Infoworks and/or Infowater or equivalent.
  7. Excellent communication and analytical skills to write technical reports, briefing notes, reports to Committee and Council, and responses to inquiries by external agencies and the public.
  8. Knowledge of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process, especially related to Master Planning, and Feasibility Studies.
  9. Fundamental knowledge of federal, provincial and municipal regulations, policies and guidelines related to the job (e.g. Occupation Health & Safety Act) and applicable to wastewater and stormwater systems, infrastructure planning and management.
  10. Project and stakeholder management skills to plan, lead, manage and implement multidisciplinary projects of varied scope.
  11. Competencies including interpersonal, conflict resolution, leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and to forge solid internal and external relationships.
  12. Possession of, and ability to maintain, a valid Province of Ontario class "G" driver's licence and eligibility to qualify for a City driver's permit is an asset for this position.


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The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City's commitment to employment equity.

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The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City's Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

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