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Advisor, Hydraulic Model Program Water & Wastewater 

Public Works - Water and Wastewater 

Status: Regular Full Time

Salary: Non Union, Salary Band I; 

Hiring Range: $105,754 to $118,974 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits and vacation accrual)

Work Mode:Hybrid; 2 Onsite days per week which can increase based on operational needs *see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of work:35 Hours per week

Who we are:The Infrastructure Planning, Partnerships & Compliance team at the Region of Peel focuses on strategically planning and managing the Region's infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development. We collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure that infrastructure projects are delivered efficiently and in compliance with regulations and standards. Our team plays a vital role in shaping the Region's infrastructure landscape to meet the needs of its residents and businesses while promoting environmental sustainability and resilience.

This position supports the Program Manager in all aspects of water distribution system hydraulic modeling and analysis, providing guidance and expertise on projects and initiatives led by the section. The Advisor will review and offer recommendations for infrastructure planning, operations, state of good repair (SOGR), capital projects, and strategic initiatives. They will contribute to planning and decision-making by developing, calibrating, and applying advanced hydraulic models.

What you will do in this role: 

• Provide expert guidance to management and staff to support infrastructure planning, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and risk assessment of Peel's water distribution system through the management of Peel's InfoWater Pro hydraulic modeling application and manage and administer the modeling system.
• Develop, calibrate, and run complex water distribution system modeling scenarios for planned and unplanned infrastructure analysis required through Council requests, capital construction projects, planning application review, functional servicing analysis, area municipal projects and high level servicing feasibility studies.
• Prepare specialized reports and present the findings to senior management, staff and members of Council or public.
• Source, manipulate and evaluate highly complex technical information and formulate scenarios and hypotheses to develop options and solutions to major capital infrastructure initiatives including evaluating and planning for development growth, emergency contingencies, infrastructure risk identification, engineering designs, water servicing opportunities and opportunities for infrastructure system improvements and correction.
• Manage hydraulic modeling programs through understanding complex data structures, its sources and interdependencies.
• Develop and manage quality control measures within the models for accuracy, discrepancy, make corrective action keeping the model up to date and liaise with technical records management sections to ensure continuity and integrity of infrastructure information across integrated systems (such as InfoWater Pro, ArcGIS, SCADA, and related data systems) that provide public and agency with the information.
• Review model system capabilities and provide expertise on key system expansion projects such as water age, pressure, fire flow, storage turnover, pumping, transmission/distribution capacity, emergency shutdowns, and risk assessment of Peel's water system.
• Provide subject matter expertise on all modeling projects/initiatives related to Environmental Assessments, Master Plans, specialized studies and make evaluations and recommendations to internal staff and management on modeling results impacting Peel's water distribution and transmission system.
• Provide recommendations on water modeling results to other Public Works internal departments during critical events/emergencies.
• Support emergency water system shutdown analysis, operational contingency planning, and review of temporary servicing scenarios.
• Provide advice on the approval of technical submissions for complex or sensitive urban development applications and to augment preventative maintenance activities in operations and major capital upgrades.
• Provide Program Planning and Program managers with technical analysis during Class EA, Capital Works implementation, Local Improvement projects and studies conducted by the program planning group.

What the role requires:

• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
• Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field
• Five years of related experience.
• Specialized expertise in hydraulic modeling and system analysis.
• Strong technical skills using GIS applications (such as GeoMedia, ArcGIS)
• Hands-on experience with water hydraulic modeling tools, model data management, GIS, SCADA, and related operational datasets.
• Hands-on experience with InfoWater Pro or other water distribution hydraulic modeling platforms.
• Technical skills in Microsoft Access/Excel. 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in delivering presentation and facilitation skills. 
• Ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to Have:

• A post-graduate degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field is an asset.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) is an asset.
• Project management certification or other relevant professional certification is an asset (e.g., PMP, six sigma, etc.).
• Experience with InfoWater Pro is an asset. Experience with InfoWorks ICM or other related modeling platforms is a plus.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:    

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date   
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan 
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum 
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing 
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance 
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources 

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

Work Mode & Job Location:

In this role, you'll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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Public Notice: Water and Wastewater Services Transition

Effective January 1, 2029, the Region of Peel's Water and Wastewater services will become a Public Utility, as part of the provincially guided transition process. On this date, the new utility will assume responsibility for delivering water and wastewater services across Peel. Residents and businesses can expect continued reliable service throughout the transition, and the Region will work closely with all partners to ensure a smooth and wellcoordinated change.

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We're working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we've been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it's impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.