Project Manager, Environmental Assessment and Studies

Job Description

Project Manager, Environmental Assessment and Studies

Public Works - Water and Wastewater

Status: 1 Regular Full Time

Salary Range: Non Union, Salary Band I

Hiring Range: $105,754-$118,974 per annum; plus comprehensive benefits and vacation accrual

Work Mode: Hybrid; 2 onsite days per week which can increase based on operational needs *see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, ON

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

What you will do in this role:

• Leads and develops Municipal Class Environmental Assessments for water and wastewater infrastructure, Master Plans, Risk Assessments, and new Development related capital plans and strategies, technical/feasibility studies in collaboration with staff from water operations, capital works and external agencies leading to the preliminary designs for capital works projects
• Leads vulnerability and risk assessment studies of Region's water/wastewater system; identifying threats to the network; identifying the specific assets that may be impacted by the identified threats and the relative criticality of these assets
• Identifies resources/stakeholders and assembles and leads project teams from internal support, internal stakeholders, and external consultants or services
• Prepares project charters, terms of reference, identifies scope and deliverables of projects
• Develops and prepares request for tender (RFT), request for proposals (RFPs), request for quote (RFQ)
• Preparing technical specifications, preparing form of tender and special provision for projects, assembles bid and proposal submission evaluation teams prepare Council report and procurement award
• Monitoring of all project financial aspects, progress and negotiates project changes in scope to minimize Peel's financial risk while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project
• Supervise consultants and contractors
• Develop and execute communication plans with public/council and other key stakeholders
• Collaborates with approval agencies (MOE, MNR, CA, Utilities, Landowners, Developers, DFO,etc.) in the execution of the project
• Provides technical input and necessary support in the development and application of Region's asset management system(s)
• Provides comment on secondary plans, official plan amendments, district plans and servicing plans/studies
• Identifies and initiates new business requirements to improve current practices and better assess infrastructure needs
• Collaborates extensively with Area Municipalities on all aspects of new infrastructure coordination and planning and with external utilities (telephone, gas, hydro, roads, etc)
• Respond to internal clients and consumer enquiries

What the role requires:

• University/College degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering combined with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience, P. Eng preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure and related functions (pressure zones, sewer sheds and sewer catchment areas, fluid mechanics, hydraulics, inflows, condition assessment and engineering technologies)
• Able to interpret and understand technical data related to project preliminary design, infrastructure conditions and asset life cycle
• Advanced knowledge and reading ability to understand engineering drawings
• Ability to develop project scope, financials, deliverables and management of consultants
• Project preparation and planning skills to identify and manage resource, funding and scheduling issues, collaboration skills to work with approval agencies and internal/external stakeholders
• Able to delegate work among project teams, coordinate logistics and develop short and long terms plans/strategies to meet deliverables of projects
• A clear understanding of engineering principles in the civil engineering field, strong project preparation and planning skills and project financial and team leadership skills
• Skilled in using and applying Excel, Word, PowerPoint, database programs.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to lead with out formal authority
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present project components to senior management, Council, stakeholders and public information meetings
• Strong problem solving skills to evaluate stakeholder input, technical and logistical components and develop appropriate cost effective solutions
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:

• Technical skills in AutoCad, GIS applications, Micro-station, PowerBI, and Access are an asset.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Automatic 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

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

Work Mode & Job Location:

In this role, you'll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change 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.

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 include video conference technology

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

Public Notice: Water and Wastewater Services Transition

Effective January 1, 2029, the Region of Peel's Water and Wastewater services will become a Public Utility, as part of the provincially guided transition process. On this date, the new utility will assume responsibility for delivering water and wastewater services across Peel. Residents and businesses can expect continued reliable service throughout the transition, and the Region will work closely with all partners to ensure a smooth and well-coordinated change.