City of Toronto

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City of Toronto • $89K — $132K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering.
  • Extensive experience developing maintenance strategies for mechanical and instrumentation equipment in water/wastewater treatment facilities.
  • Experience implementing Reliability Programs within Work Management Systems (WMS) for capital projects.
  • Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS/WMS) and relevant industrial applications.
  • Experience reviewing capital project documentation such as as-built drawings and OEM maintenance recommendations.
  • Knowledge of reliability engineering tools and methodologies like RCA and FMEA.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering projects related to asset reliability and maintenance planning.
  • Review and validate Entity Information Workbooks (EIWs) from project teams and contractors.
  • Identify and resolve issues in capital project deliverables and documentation.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure project deliverables are complete and accurate.
  • Provide evidence-based technical recommendations for maintenance best practices and design improvements.
  • Manage consultants and contractors to ensure high-quality standards and accountability.
  • Conduct research on industry developments and emerging technologies to improve asset reliability.

Benefits

  • Full-time, permanent position with work-life balance.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
  • Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects worth over $500 million.
  • Access to professional development and training resources.
  • Contribute to improving asset management in a large urban water system.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 66108
Job Category: Engineering & Technical
Division & Section: Toronto Water, Capital Planning & Implementation
Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John St., Toronto. M5V 3C6
Job Type & Duration: Full-Time,Permanent Vacancy
Salary Range: $89,337 to $132,880
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 31-Aug-2026 to 15-Sep-2026

Reporting directly to the Senior Engineer, Capital Delivery, Asset Strategy and Maintenance Planning (ASMP), the Engineer will support the implementation of Toronto Water's Reliability Program for assets associated with more than $500 million in annual capital infrastructure investments. This role is responsible for advancing the Reliability Program through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, multidisciplinary project teams, and capital delivery partners. The Engineer will communicate program requirements, identify and address gaps in project deliverables, and provide guidance to teams responsible for sustaining Toronto Water's Work Management System (WMS). The position also plays a key role in improving asset data quality and maintaining standards for project deliverables.

The Engineer will lead and coordinate projects involving the end-to-end implementation of the WMS, from initiation through completion. Responsibilities include reviewing asset information, technical attributes, procurement data, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) maintenance recommendations to ensure completeness and accuracy. The role also requires ongoing coordination and follow-up with project teams, contractors, and consultants to monitor progress and ensure timely delivery of WMS requirements.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Carry out a variety of engineering assignments and projects related to asset reliability, maintenance planning, and capital delivery, including:
    • Reviewing, commenting on, and validating Entity Information Workbooks (EIWs) submitted by project teams, consultants, and contractors.
    • Assisting, supporting, and providing technical guidance to Maintenance Planners and Schedulers on capital delivery initiatives, including EIW design-stage reviews (assets, asset hierarchy, and asset attributes) and Work Management System (WMS) data uploads.
    • Identifying and resolving gaps or issues in capital project deliverables, including EIWs, P&IDs, SLDs, OEM documentation, PCNs, redline drawings, and as-built drawings.
    • Coordinating with project teams, consultants, contractors, site Engineers, and Project Managers to ensure the completeness, quality, and accuracy of project deliverables.
    • Participating in workshops, project meetings, and capital delivery coordination meetings.
    • Supporting the development and revision of contracts, RFPs, and RFQs to incorporate ASMP requirements.
    • Developing, updating, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
    • Initiating, coordinating, and supporting Change Requests (CRs) related to equipment maintenance programs, including providing technical recommendations where required.
    • Leading or facilitating the development of equipment maintenance strategies and plans using Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), OEM recommendations, and industry best practices.
    • Collaborating with operational facility staff to review and obtain endorsement of new or revised maintenance plans.
    • Supporting capital delivery as-built submission requirements through the development of training materials and business processes.
    • Supporting enhancements to reliability and asset management tools and systems, including the Hierarchy Tool, Preventive Maintenance Tools, WMS, and Datapilot.


  • Provide evidence-based technical recommendations to operational staff, project teams, and consultants on matters including:

    • Potential failure modes for equipment classes and systems.
    • Maintenance best practices to prevent or mitigate failure modes.
    • Maintenance and work procedures to achieve reliability and operational objectives.
    • Design improvements to enhance equipment and system reliability.
    • Optimization of maintenance activities and work order grouping strategies.
  • Manage and oversee work performed by consultants and contractors, ensuring effective communication, accountability, and high standards of quality by:

    • Coordinating and responding to consultant requests for data and information.
    • Planning and adjusting consultant resource schedules to support operational priorities.
    • Monitoring progress and maintaining consultant accountability for deliverables and timelines.
    • Reviewing consultant submissions to ensure completeness, technical quality, and compliance with Toronto Water standards and conventions.
    • Forecasting service requirements and prioritizing consultant support requests across multiple operational facilities.
    • Addressing gaps, issues, and deficiencies in consultant deliverables and coordinating corrective actions as required.
  • Conduct research and analysis related to assigned engineering initiatives, considering industry developments, emerging technologies, corporate policies, legislation, regulations, and initiatives undertaken by other levels of government.
  • Prepare engineering analyses and evaluate new technologies, systems, and work procedures to improve operational performance, asset reliability, and maintenance effectiveness.
  • Collect and analyze data to identify and eliminate recurring issues through techniques such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Pareto Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), statistical analysis, and other reliability methodologies.
  • Initiate, lead, and manage technical studies, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Provide direction and technical guidance to team members and project stakeholders to ensure deliverables are completed within established timelines.
  • Develop, document, and implement new business processes and process improvements as required.
  • Remain current with technological advancements, industry best practices, and emerging trends in engineering, asset management, and reliability.
  • Represent ASMP on committees, working groups, and project teams by attending meetings, providing technical expertise, and contributing to strategic discussions.
  • Utilize the Work Management System (WMS) and other asset management applications to monitor, assess, and improve asset reliability and maintenance performance.


Key Qualifications
  1. Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering.
  2. Extensive experience developing and optimizing maintenance strategies for mechanical, electro-mechanical, and instrumentation equipment used in water and wastewater treatment, or other complex processing facilities.
  3. Considerable experience implementing equipment Reliability Programs within Work Management Systems (WMS) for assets/equipment delivered through Capital projects.
  4. Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS/WMS) and other industrial or utility-based computer applications.
  5. Considerable experience reviewing capital project documentation, including as-built drawings, P&IDs, SLDs, OEM maintenance recommendations, process control narratives, and asset maintenance data.
  6. Experience applying reliability engineering tools and methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Pareto Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM).
  7. Strong knowledge of equipment maintenance & reliability, and asset management practices in complex industrial environments.
  8. Experience with condition-based monitoring and predictive maintenance technologies is an asset.
  9. Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other digital modeling technologies is an asset.


You must also have:
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across diverse groups, including professional, technical, trades, operational, and management staff.
  • Strong facilitation and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively lead meetings involving individuals with varying personalities, backgrounds, and responsibilities, fostering collaboration, building consensus, and achieving desired outcomes.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing abilities, including the capacity to gather and interpret information, prepare comprehensive reports, and deliver professional presentations to diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously, effectively balancing competing priorities while meeting deadlines and organizational objectives.
  • Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes is considered a strong asset.
  • Working knowledge of applicable legislation and regulatory requirements, including the Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Nutrient Management Act, Environmental Protection Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations, collective agreements, and employee and labour relations legislation.
  • Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence with the ability to travel as required.


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