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Location

Brampton, ON | Canada

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Job description

Senior Project Manager Capital, Water and Wastewater (3 positions) 

Public Works, Water and Wastewater  

Status: 2 Regular Full Time and 1 Contract Full Time (Contract end date December 31, 2024) 

Salary Range: $110,870 to $138,589 per annum 

Work mode: Hybrid * see below for more details about this work mode.  

Location: 10 Peel Centre Dr, Brampton, ON

Hours of work:  35 hours per week  

 

Who we are: Peel is known as a leading water and wastewater service provider. We deliver exceptional service to our customers by ensuring the community is provided with a safe and dependable drinking water supply, wastewater is efficiently collected and properly treated, and both the environment and long-term financial management is considered in every decision we make. We will face challenges in the coming years, including population growth, the impacts of climate change, replacement of aging infrastructure, and further changes in both customer expectations and the regulatory environment in which we operate. To meet these challenges and continue to provide the levels of service that our customers expect requires innovative approaches, collaboration with other levels, as well as investment in infrastructure and in our people. Each of our teams and our people are seen, industry wide, as leaders in our respective fields.  

 

Two teams in t he Region of Peel's Water and Wastewater Division are seeking experienced Senior Project Managers that bring knowledge and direct work experience working on projects involving Large Diameter Trunk Sanitary Sewers, Watermains and Watermain Transmission and Distribution Systems.

 

The teams are :   Wastewater - Collection and Conveyance  and  Engineering -Water Linear 

 

What you will do in the Wastewater - Collection and Conveyance Sr. Project Manager role:
Manage large complex capital projects (budgets typically greater than $10 million/project) involving  Large Diameter Trunk Sanitary Sewers

 

What you will do in the  Engineering - Water Linear Sr. Project Manager role: Manage large and complex multi-disciplinary water linear projects (budgets typically greater than $10 million/project) 

 

What you will do in either Sr. Project Manager role:  

• Manage and co-coordinate consultant assignments for projects including environmental assessments, feasibility studies, preliminary through detailed design, tendering and contract administration 
• Oversee engineering design and construction contract administration
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams and consultants
• Define project objectives, scope of work, key stakeholders, roles and responsibilities, key deliverables, design approach, detailed requirements, proposed stages and schedules
• Prepare terms of reference, tender documents for contracts, requests for proposals and evaluate detailed proposals
• Negotiate with public utilities, conservation authorities, local municipal representatives, and provincial and federal agencies to secure required permits and approvals
• Negotiate project changes in scope and related extras to minimize Peel’s financial risk while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project
• Manage and control the project budget , schedules and quality criteria
• Liaise with internal departments and external agencies, municipalities, Regional Councillors and the general public
• Manage   the  selection and procurement process for major equipment and assessment of new technologies
• Identify new business requirements to improve current practices and better assess infrastructure needs

 

What both roles require:  

• Successful completion of an Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering, Certified Engineering Technologist diploma or a related field  
• M inimum of 5 years of direct work experience planning, designing and construction of municipal infrastructure including wastewater pumping stations, large diameter trunk sanitary sewers, watermain transmission and distribution systems and/or sanitary sewers.
• Thorough knowledge of wastewater and water design practices, and related codes and standards, regulations, safety acts, tendering/contract process and contract administration a must
• Strong negotiating, planning, scheduling and project management skills
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated financial experience to prepare cost estimates and manage budgets

Skills/Abilities required :  

• Highly effective interpersonal skills to negotiate and resolve emerging conflicts with staff, contractors, suppliers, residents, councillors and other stakeholders
• Superior verbal and written communication skills including report writing and facilitation of working groups
• Ability to present project updates to a variety of stakeholders
• S trong time management skills
• Strong organization and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and Outlook 
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:  

• Professional Engineer license in Ontario (P. Eng) 
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

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 
• 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  

Work Mode & Job Location:

In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

 

Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week

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 be completed with video conference technology.

 

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At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning, water & wastewater, regional roads, and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.ca/transition .

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

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

 

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

 

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and s ince 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.  

 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

 

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact  [email protected]

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

 

 

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