Capital Program Specialist

Position Information

Posted Range: $59,280 - $99,060 Annually 

Primary Role

Reporting to the Manager Asset & Capital Planning, responsible for the development and implementation of governance, policy, procedures, and reporting for the capital expenditure program for the Region. Assist in the strategic enhancement of the Region’s Capital Investment Management (CIM) program to meet key business drivers.

Key Accountabilities

• Effectively coordinate and administer functional support work processes for activities including asset capital planning, design, project delivery and construction to limited tasks for varying water resource system projects.


• Input and analyze data for department work processes, business systems and reports. 


• Prepare variance reports as required.


• Assists in preparation of documents related to the investment budget.


• Assists in monitoring expenditures to budget according to the Capital Investment Management polices and procedures.


• Prepare and analyze or contribute to department or functional key performance indicator reports, balance scorecard reports, business performance reviews, and MD Reports.


• Support procurement of materials and services and effectively utilize business system and procurement agreements.


• Prepare and maintain files, records, drawings, reports, maps, charts, budgets and other data related to engineering and construction projects.

Knowledge/Skills

• Advanced knowledge of project and program management.


• Core professional competence in asset planning, engineering delivery or operations area.


• Business acumen and judgment.


• Knowledge of environmental regulations, legislative developments, new technologies, engineering design, planning, delivery, and/or operations related to water and/or wastewater systems.


• Knowledge of company procedures, policies and operations.


• Professional Engineering license or accreditation desirable.


• Strong financial and budget knowledge. Tracking and measuring progress, providing feedback and making adjustments as necessary.


• Skills:


• Strong project management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, coordination); ability to work independently on complex projects of large scope; strong quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail.


• Strong verbal and written communications skills (e.g., report writing, listening, and presentation); strong interpersonal skills (e.g.; tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others).


• Computer literacy. Competent in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, flow-charting, MS project and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.


• Financial analysis skills, including budget management and accounting knowledge. 

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's Degree (required)


• Four (4) to seven (7) years experience in water and/or wastewater utility engineering, operations, project management, or related field.


• Experience of establishing and implementing best practice and building capabilities. 

Travel Requirements

5-10% within respective Operating Unit(s).

Occasional travel outside of respective Operating Unit(s). 

Competencies