Advisor, Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning

Regional Municipality of Peel

3d • $120,401 - $135,451 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Advisor supports the Water and Wastewater Asset Management team in strategic infrastructure planning and integrated asset management. The role provides expert advice and leadership in developing, implementing, and continuously improving asset management strategies, plans, lifecycle management, maintenance optimization, financial forecasting, and business processes. These efforts support sustainable service delivery and compliance with ISO 55000 standards, the IAM framework, and Ontario Regulation 588/17.

Working with Engineering, Operations, Infrastructure Planning, Enterprise Asset Management, and external partners, the Advisor develops and maintains asset management frameworks, plans, and decision-support tools to guide capital and operating investment decisions for the Region’s water and wastewater infrastructure. The role also provides specialized expertise related to the Ontario Clean Water Agency operating agreement and supports asset management programs across Public Works.

This is a 36-month contract, full-time position with a hybrid arrangement requiring at least two on-site days per week, with additional on-site presence possible based on operational needs. The off-site work location must be within Ontario. The position is based at 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, and has a 35-hour work week. The hiring range is $120,401–$135,451 per annum, plus comprehensive benefits where applicable.

Requirements

• Satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station; third-party background checks are not accepted.
• Undergraduate degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field, combined with at least 5 years of related water or wastewater experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Advanced written communication skills to prepare complex reports, briefing materials, policies, guidelines, terms of reference, and technical and non-technical materials for staff, management, stakeholders, Councilors, and the public.
• Broad understanding of water and wastewater infrastructure planning and asset management across diverse services, programs, business processes, and areas of expertise.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in infrastructure planning and municipal infrastructure design, including water and wastewater treatment processes, design practices and standards, applicable codes and regulations, tendering and contract processes, value engineering, and contract administration.
• Understanding of water and wastewater operations and advanced, specialized knowledge of water and wastewater hydraulics, including hydraulic transients.
• Strong project management, strategic program and project development, and financial management skills, including development and management of long-term capital works plans for state of good repair, system improvements, and future growth.
• Strategic planning and visioning skills to assess practices, regulations, policies, and their impacts on infrastructure.
• Ability to lead high-impact initiatives and manage change.
• Systems thinking, conceptual and creative problem-solving skills to identify and analyze issues and risks, develop solutions, encourage adoption of new approaches, and influence decision-making.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and clarify complex ideas and communicate them in clear, plain language for varied audiences.
• Strong analytical skills for trend and gap analysis and issue identification.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Adaptability to changing priorities, short timelines, and limited resources.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Asset Management certification or another relevant professional certification, such as an IAM certificate or diploma, PMP, or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset management improvement initiatives identified in the maturity roadmap and present recommendations to senior leadership and Council for approval.
• Review and analyze capital and operating budget submissions for 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 advise on utility rates, reserve contributions, and infrastructure investment planning.
• Develop asset risk, criticality, reliability, and failure-mode assessment frameworks with internal stakeholders and external service providers; identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain asset hierarchy, 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 in strategic infrastructure planning, asset management, and maintenance management related to the Ontario Clean Water Agency operating agreement.
• Review and recommend improvements to OCWA asset maintenance, risk management, and maintenance planning programs.
• Develop and maintain the asset information strategy, including asset hierarchies, registers, data standards, and governance processes for water and wastewater infrastructure assets.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of asset management business processes, including capital planning, work management, and decision-support systems.
• Develop and maintain integrated Asset Management Plans incorporating climate risk, resilience, regulatory requirements, Enterprise Asset Management principles, and the Climate Change Master Plan.
• Conduct asset management maturity assessments and lead initiatives to advance organizational maturity in accordance with ISO 55000 standards.
• Provide guidance and expertise to other Public Works divisions in developing and advancing asset management programs and plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal departments, external agencies, municipalities, and service providers, and participate in cross-functional committees and working groups.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefit plan, including psychological health coverage, effective from the start date.
• Voluntary enrolment in the OMERS pension plan, where applicable.
• Vacation accrued monthly, starting at three weeks per annum, where applicable.
• Three paid personal days and floating holidays.
• Flexible hours supporting 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior