Project Manager Iii

**Project Manager III - Water & Wastewater Planning**:
At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

If you are looking for a role where you can lead a team towards the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects for the residents of Halton, we want to hear from you. Over the next 10 years, the Region will be investing over $5 billion in transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure. We are committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the residents, businesses and visitors to Halton Region, and are looking for dedicated, forward thinking and enthusiastic individuals to join our Public Works team

**As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.**

**Posting ID**: 3020
**Department**: Public Works
**Division**: Infrastructure Planning & Policy
**Pay Range**: 96,256 - $128,372

**Job Type**: Permanent
**Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week
**Work Location**: 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario
**Employee Group**: MMSG
**Posting Date**:November 1, 2024
**Application Deadline**: November 24, 2024

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Manager of Water and Wastewater Planning, the Project Manager III is responsible for leading Region-wide water and wastewater studies to support growth in Halton Region. Key undertakings that the Project Manager III will lead include complex Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) studies, feasibility studies, as well as other water and wastewater related studies to support the Regional water and wastewater network.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Act as Project Manager for Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Studies and water/wastewater servicing strategies.
- Lead the input of water and wastewater programs into the Development Charges Bylaw process.
- Provide technical support and guidance on water and wastewater aspects for Regional projects, Area Servicing Plans, Functional Servicing Reports, and Local Municipal Plans to promote region-wide growth and development.
- Assist with the development of water and wastewater planning procedures/policies/guidelines, and lead the preparation of staff reports and recommendations to Regional Council on matters dealing with water and wastewater planning.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal staff and external organizations such as provincial ministries, conservation authorities, and local municipalities through developed and demonstrated professionalism, awareness, political acuity and responsive communications.
- Provide mentorship and technical support to the team in water and wastewater planning processes.
- Represent the Region on external technical studies and committees related to water and wastewater planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Skills & Qualifications**:
**Essential**
- Post-secondary education in Engineering and/or Environmental Studies/Sciences, along with Certification in Ontario as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.).
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in planning municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of the principles and practices of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) process.
- Strong project management, strategic planning, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in computer software, including hydraulic model interpretation for water and wastewater analyses, ArcView, ArcInfo, SAP, and MS Office.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Hydraulic modelling experience including InfoWorks ICM, InfoWater is beneficial
- Project Management Certification (PMP) is preferred but not required

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

**Working/ Employment Conditions**:
**Working Conditions**
- Hybrid work from home/office environment.
- In-person meetings and site visits will be required. The successful incumbent must supply their own transportation and will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s license by their first day of employment.
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline