Engineer, Water & Wastewater Systems

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Water is our business and our passion. It can be yours too. The water professionals at OCWA know the value of water better than anyone. Our work benefits communities across Ontario every day. 

Our job (and possibly yours) is also to return treated and safe water back to our lakes and rivers. At OCWA, we have a deep respect for the environment and our responsibility for the health of the communities we serve drives us.

A job at OCWA is an opportunity to make a positive impact on millions—a big responsibility. Are you ready? We think you are. So come on in. The water is perfect. 

Join the Project Planning and Delivery (PPD) Group in an exciting opportunity to provide technical leadership to the Ontario Clean Water Agency and its clients on water/wastewater related infrastructure. As an engineer within the PPD team, you will lead projects, support Agency initiatives, mentor colleagues, assist with the development of value-add services, foster client relationships and develop business opportunities. The PPD team is OCWA’s internal consulting group responsible for the identification, design, project management, construction oversight, permitting and funding support of projects in support of our Regional Hub Operations business.

In this role you will:

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water, wastewater treatment, and resource recovery projects (low to medium complexity) and support larger, complex projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.
• Provide construction administration and commissioning support, including coordinating internal staff and external consultants/contractors, and supporting project closeout activities.
• Provide technical advice to clients and stakeholders on water/wastewater engineering and construction matters, including interpreting relevant legislation, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform or review technical calculations, analyses, and conceptual process designs; assess alternative proposals prepared by consulting engineers.
• Develop technical deliverables including feasibility studies, engineering evaluation reports, capital/financial plans, approvals and permitting applications, water/sewer studies, and construction site reports.
• Support energy conservation and resource recovery initiatives (e.g., co-digestion, waste-to-energy) through studies and capital project delivery.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies (e.g., MECP) and support public consultation activities as required for water and wastewater projects.
• Oversee performance of works during warranty periods, respond to issues, and conduct final inspections to confirm contract deliverables are met.
• Support procurement and contract administration activities, including monitoring agreements, negotiating fees, reviewing invoices, recommending payments, and preparing change orders as required.
• Contribute to business development by identifying client needs, fostering relationships, and supporting the acquisition of new assignments.
• Participate on committees and working groups; mentor and support the development of engineering associates and students.

Mandatory:

• Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) (Mandatory to provide copy of PEO QR code as proof of license with application)
• Chemical/Civil/Environmental/Water Resources Engineering degree from a well-recognized engineering university will be considered as an asset.
• A valid ‘G’ driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the province of Ontario. 
• Required to travel across the province, including to remote locations, using various modes of transportation. 
• Work outside in varied weather and climate conditions when required in the field.
• Work in environmentally challenging or physically demanding conditions (e.g., work in confined spaces, climb ladders, standing or walking for a significant period).
• Carry and maintain assigned OPS assets and use in the prescribed circumstances and manner all prescribed safety materials, equipment, devices, and clothing.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of theories, principles, practices, standards, and applicable provincial/federal legislation and regulations related to municipal water and wastewater systems (including treatment, stormwater, resource recovery, and commissioning) to ensure compliant and safe project delivery.
• Knowledge of government/agency approval processes, procurement and contract management practices, and project management methodologies to plan, implement, and evaluate projects, manage risk, and achieve service standards.

Skills and Ability include:

• Project leadership and delivery skills to plan work, set priorities, manage concurrent assignments, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams (internal staff, consultants, contractors).
• Technical analysis and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot systems, evaluate designs/deliverables, prepare calculations, and develop practical options and recommendations.
• Strong written communication skills to produce engineering reports, feasibility studies, capital/financial plans, and permitting/approval documentation.
• Effective verbal communication and presentation skills to brief internal/external audiences, support public consultation, and provide clear technical guidance.
• Stakeholder and client relationship skills to influence decision-making, negotiate service agreements/fees, and collaborate with municipalities, Indigenous communities, regulators, and industry partners.
• Procurement, contract administration, and financial analysis skills to review proposals, manage budgets, recommend payments, and support dispute and change management.
• Proficiency with common computer applications (e.g., databases, spreadsheets, presentations, and modeling tools) to analyze data, manage projects, and communicate results.
• Commitment to health and safety practices and the ability to work in field conditions as required (e.g., varied weather, confined spaces, ladders, PPE).

What's in it for you?

• Flexible learning and development opportunities

• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.

• Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 30 years.

• Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology.

• A defined benefit pension plan; comprehensive health plan; life and disability insurance.

• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents.

OPS/OCWA’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer and we offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions if you require a disability-related accommodation.

The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. As the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Canada, we manage over 800 facilities from small well systems and lagoons to large water and wastewater treatment plants. Consider this opportunity if you are a motivated, team oriented individual seeking a career in the water and wastewater industry.

We thank you for your interest, and we will only contact you if we choose you for further screening or an interview.