Description:
Job Description
Advisor, Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning ( Indigenous Communities portfolio)
Public Works - Water and Wastewater
Status: Contract Full Time; 24 Months
Work mode: Hybrid* 2 On site 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
Who we are: The Infrastructure Planning, Partnerships & Compliance team at the Region of Peel focuses on strategically planning and managing the Region's infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development. We collaborate with various stakeholders and rights-holders to ensure that infrastructure projects are delivered efficiently and in compliance with regulations, standards and the Province’s delegated duty to consult with Indigenous Communities. Our team plays a vital role in shaping the Region's infrastructure landscape to meet the needs of its residents and businesses while promoting environmental sustainability and resilience.
Reports to: Program Manager, Infrastructure Planning & Studies Growth & Ground Water Programs
Role
What you will do in this role:
Leverage your interest and expertise in engaging with Indigenous Communities for municipal water and wastewater projects to develop participatory agreements and support staff in implementing project engagement plans.
You will play a crucial role in the development of the Regional Water and Wastewater Program Master Plan, communicate technical and regulatory information, provide key business processes to support infrastructure planning, administer assimilation and evaluation of engagement data for new infrastructure and long-term strategic infrastructure planning; and support Project Managers in environmental assessments, designs and unique studies carried out by the water and wastewater program planning group.
- Review and provide input and recommendations for linear water and wastewater assets’ long term renewal and replacement plans, inspection strategy, financial plans, business plans, processes and strategies.
- Develop and compiling the linear water and wastewater capital budget planning in coordination with water/wastewater engineering, and operations teams.
- Annually coordinating and developing the linear water and wastewater capital budget for the divisions and present the plans to the managers, directors and general manager for approval.
- Deliver large diameter inspection plans to the Condition Assessment &Rehabilitation group for execution.
- Utilize linear water and wastewater inspection deliverables from the operations and capital groups to inform the capital budget.
- Deliver the large diameter capital budget to Condition Assessment &Rehabilitation for detailed design and execution.
- Develop, maintain and analyze information from the decision support system (DSS), long term financial forecasting tools and provide strategic advice to leadership team and Council support modeling of financial requirements to inform long-term utility rate planning and enhance Condition Assessment &Rehabilitation’s coordination of future works.
- Continuous improvement of the DSS to service linear diameter water and wastewater infrastructure needs.
- Support asset inspection, condition and performance standards, inspection and condition assessment plans in collaboration with water/wastewater engineering, reliability, operations.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive collection of life-cycle curves, deterioration curves, for water and wastewater linear assets based on industry research, studies and Peel specific data.
- Provide expert guidance to other Public Works divisions such as transportation, waste management, operations support in maturing their state of good repair program and developing capital plans as it relates to linear pipe infrastructure.
- Liaise with other departments, divisions and sections within the Region, external agencies and municipalities. Participation in various internal stakeholder committees
What The Role Requires
- Undergraduate degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, applied/environmental sciences, planning, public relations, or a related field.
- Applied experience with Indigenous communities is an asset
- 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Solid understanding water and wastewater infrastructure planning, asset management, which incorporates a range of services and programs and involves diverse business processes and expertise.
- An understanding of Water and Waste Water operations and business plan along with applied knowledge of Bill 23.
- Advanced knowledge of water and wastewater hydraulics, including hydraulic transients, are required.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure and a thorough knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, design practices and standards, related codes, regulations, tendering/contract process, value engineering and contract administration.
Skills/Abilities
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills to prepare a wide range of reports and materials, and to effectively engage staff, management, Council, external partners, and the public.
- Strong presentation, facilitation, and negotiation abilities to convey complex information to technical and non‑technical audiences and lead discussions that influence decisions and program direction.
- Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities (preferred).
- Proven project and program management skills , including strategic planning, financial management, and oversight of multiple complex initiatives.
- Ability to lead high‑impact initiatives and manage organizational change .
- Advanced systems thinking and problem‑solving skills to assess risks, develop solutions, and build commitment to new approaches.
- Strong analytical skills for trend analysis, issue identification, and synthesizing complex information into clear, plain‑language outputs.
- Excellent time management and organizational abilities to work effectively under shifting priorities, tight timelines, and limited resources.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous learning, inclusive behavior, and proactive bias management.