Project Manager, Engineering, Water Linear

About Us

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 into every decision we make.

Role

What you will do in this role:

• Request and obtain all approvals, define scope of work, develop terms of reference for requests for proposals/services, prepare and issue tender documentation for procurement of goods/services including the evaluation of submissions
• Coordinate and control project budgets, negotiate and approve changes in scope and maintain the quality and schedule of the project details using project management principles
• Obtain and incorporate input from other Regional Departments and stakeholders for the design and construction of the assigned Regional capital projects
• Liaise with the public, local municipalities, provincial and regulatory agencies and all utilities
• Manage project teams consisting of staff, consultants, external vendors and other stakeholders
• Monitors performance of consultants and contractors via transparent dialogue, ensuring compliance with terms of reference, contract documents and Regional policies.
• Provide assistance and recommendations on the preparation and development of the annual Capital Budget
• Voice and discuss recommendations for the continual improvements of current practices
• Perform other duties as assigned, in accordance with the departments objectives

What The Role Requires

• Successful completion of a degree in Civil Engineering, a Certified Engineering Technologist diploma or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure including watermain transmission and distribution systems and/or sanitary sewer or an equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered
• Thorough knowledge of design standards, related codes, regulations, safety acts, tendering/contract process and contract administration

Preferred Asset

• Preference will be given to applicants who possess a Professional Engineering Designation and are members of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario

Skills/Abilities

• Strong negotiating, planning, scheduling and project management skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and public relation skills
• Demonstrated financial skills to make cost estimates to control budgets and expenditures
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

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

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Voluntary 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 learning and development resources

Work Mode & Job Location

Hybrid worker with a base location of 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON

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.

Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.

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.

Additional Information

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 zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

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.