Water and Wastewater Planning Engineer

Water and Wastewater Planning Engineer (Engineer) - (8574)

17250 Yonge Street, - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)
Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people.Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

- Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.

- Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.

- Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.

- Inclusive Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to Senior Project Manager, Capital Planning this position is responsible for taking a lead role with consultants and partners in the delivery of special projects, servicing plans and feasibility studies, conducting technical analyses in support of the Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update, providing recommendations for the implementation of the projects through the 10 year capital plan and other assignments. Provides technical advice, reviews new developments, maintains and operates water and wastewater hydraulic models and assists the Manager in preparing project plans, project implementation, and developing processes for on-going activities.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

- Provides project management services for a variety of projects and studies in support of master plan and asset management plan activities.

- Assists the Manager in developing processes for on-going activities associated to water and wastewater servicing and capital planning.

- Maintains and updates the water and wastewater hydraulic models for planning purposes.

- Runs the water and wastewater models for analysis of different scenarios, as requested.

- Prepares terms of reference for modelling related projects, manages projects including expenditures, quality control and schedules.

- Prepares water and wastewater inputs to DC by-law updates and to the development of financial agreements, provides technical input related to the development of the Asset Management Plan.

- Provides technical support on the review of new development as it relates to the long-term capacity of regional water and wastewater systems

- Participates in the preparation of WWW Master Plan Update, the 10-year capital plan, and other servicing plans and studies.

- Supports the review of various plans and proposals to assess their impact on the long-term infrastructure program recommended in the WWW Master Plan Update.

- Coordinates and/or leads project teams, participates in team building activities, coaching and mentoring of staff, as directed and provides technical expertise.

- Participates in the assumption and transfer of WWW facilities between the Region and local municipalities.

- Works with the Manager to develop relevant performance metrics for WWW planning and manages performance to meet or exceed targets.

- Conducts technical analysis involving population projections, flow records, design parameters, and supply/treatment capacity.

- Provides support on maintenance and update of databases for information pertaining to the Region’s water and wastewater system.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

- Successful completion of a University Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.

- Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng). with the Professional Engineers Ontario.

- Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience (inclusive of EIT experience) in aspects of municipal engineering related to water and wastewater infrastructure planning and design, hydraulic modeling as well as system-wide capacity analysis.

- Thorough knowledge of project management in functional organizations.

- Good understanding of process management and experience in developing processes for on-going activities.

- Strong knowledge of water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater collection and treatment systems and their operations, complex hydraulic systems, pumping stations, piping, and valve design and operations.

- Strong knowledge of water and wastewater computer modelling (e.g. InfoWorks, InfoWater).

- Knowledge of the planning process, land development procedures and the planning issues pertaining to water and wastewater servicing.

- Ability to demonstrate the Region’s core competencies.

- Knowledge of relevant regulations, guidelines, procedures, and legislation, including those under Water Resources (Environmental Protection Act and Ontario Water Resources Act), and Planning (Planning Act) and applied engineering knowledge of legislation, industry standards and new technologies.

- Advanced skills MS Office Suite and use of virtual platforms.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Scheduled Shifts: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Close Date: January 26, 2026

# of Hires Needed: 1

Union: CUPE Local 4900

Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above.

All employment opportunities are recorded on a 24-Hour Career Line and may be accessed by calling 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75508. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, York Region uses email as the primary means of communication with candidates and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. Please ensure your email address is up to date, checked frequently (including your spam folder), and accepts messages from unknown users.

York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity, aiming to build a qualified workforce that reflects the population we serve. Should you require an accommodation under the Human Rights Code during the recruitment and selection process, including accessible formats and communication supports, please email careers@york.ca or call 1-877-464-9675 extension 75506. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment.

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