Advisor, Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning

Advisor, Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning

Public Works – Water and Wastewater, Infrastructure Planning, Partnerships and Compliance

Status: Contract Full Time (36 Month Contract Duration)

Salary Range: Non Union, Salary Band J

Hiring Range: $120,401 – $135,451 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable)

Work Mode: Hybrid; 2 On-site Days 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:

Infrastructure Planning, Partnerships and Compliance helps achieve our mission of "Providing Clean Water for Life" by protecting and managing our water resources, planning new water and wastewater infrastructure to meet growth demands, asset management planning to maintain the existing $26 Billion infrastructure in a state of good repair, planning and supporting water and wastewater regulatory compliance and quality management systems. We build and manage strategic partnerships with the Local Municipalities, Ontario Clean Water Agency, Conservation Authorities, and other municipalities and external agencies.

Reports to: Manager, Water & Wastewater Asset Management

What you will do in this role:

The Advisor supports the Water and Wastewater Asset Management team in strategic infrastructure planning and integrated asset management. This role provides expert advice and leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of asset management strategies, asset management planning, lifecycle management, maintenance optimization, financial forecasting, and business processes to support sustainable service delivery and compliance with ISO 55000 standards IAM framework of Asset Management and Compliance with Ontario Regulation of Asset Management (O.Reg. 588/17). Working collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, Infrastructure planning, Enterprise Asset Management, and external partners, the Advisor develops and maintains comprehensive asset management frameworks, plans, and decision-support tools to guide capital and operating investment decisions for the Region's water and wastewater infrastructure.

What you will do in this role:

• Lead the development of various asset management improvement initiatives identified in the maturity road map, presenting recommendations to senior leadership and Council for approval.
• Review and analyze capital and operating budget submissions to ensure alignment with long-term infrastructure requirements, service objectives, asset management priorities, and reserve funding strategies.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze decision-support systems and long-term financial forecasting models to provide strategic advice on utility rates, reserve contributions, and infrastructure investment planning.
• Develop asset risk, criticality, reliability, and failure mode assessments framework in partnership with internal stakeholders and external service providers, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies to support service continuity.
• Develop and maintain asset hierarchy, asset inspection, condition assessment, and performance management standards, plans, and methodologies.
• Establish and maintain lifecycle and deterioration models for water and wastewater assets using industry best practices and asset performance data.
• Provide specialized expertise on strategic infrastructure planning, asset management, and maintenance management related to the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) operating agreement.
• Review and provide recommendations on OCWA asset maintenance, risk management, and maintenance planning programs to support effective asset stewardship.
• Develop and maintain the asset information strategy, including asset hierarchies, asset registers, data standards, and governance processes for water and wastewater infrastructure assets valued at approximately $40 billion.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of business processes supporting asset management functions, including capital planning, work management, and decision-support systems.
• Develop and maintain integrated Asset Management Plans that incorporate climate risk, resilience, regulatory requirements, Enterprise Asset Management principles, and the Climate Change Master Plan.
• Conduct asset management maturity assessments and lead implementation of improvement initiatives to advance organizational maturity in accordance with ISO 55000 standards.
• Provide guidance and expertise to other Public Works divisions in the development and advancement of asset management programs and plans.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal departments, external agencies, municipalities, and service providers, and participate on cross-functional committees and working groups

What the role requires:

• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
• Undergraduate degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field combined with a minimum of 5 years of related water or wastewater experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Designation with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) is an asset
• Asset Management certification or other relevant professional certification (e.g.IAM certificate/diploma, PMP, six sigma, etc.) is an asset
• Advanced written communication skills are required to develop complex reports, briefing materials, policies and guidelines, terms of reference, technical and non-technical reports to staff, management, internal and external stakeholders, Councilors and the public
• Diverse understanding of water and wastewater infrastructure planning, asset management, which incorporates a range of services and programs and involves diverse business processes and expertise
• Extensive knowledge and experience in infrastructure planning, design 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
• An understanding of water and wastewater operations, and advanced and specialized knowledge of water and wastewater hydraulics, including hydraulic transients

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong project management skills, strategic program and project development skills, and financial management to develop and manage long-term capital works plans for state of good repair, system improvements and to service future growth
• Demonstrated strategic planning and visioning skills are required to assess practices, regulations, policies and the impacts to infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-impact initiatives and manage change
• Critical systems thinking, conceptual and creative problem-solving to identify and analyze issues and risks, develop solutions and promote commitment to new approaches, and influence decision making
• Ability to analyze, synthesize and clarify complex ideas and material and formulate them into clear, plain language and format for a variety of audiences
• Strong analytical skills for trend and gap analysis and issue identification
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple complex projects concurrently
• Adaptable and able to work in an environment with changing priorities, short timelines and limited resources

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 (where applicable).
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) 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 (where applicable).
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion.
• Access to 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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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.