The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) believes in Our Communities, Our Environment and Our People. As a trusted partner to municipalities, First Nations communities, businesses, governments and institutions across Ontario, we provide our clients with total solutions in water and wastewater. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to help them build healthy sustainable communities and organizations and provide safe and reliable drinking water to thousands of Ontarians each day.
Join the Project Planning and Delivery Group in an exciting opportunity to provide technical leadership to the Ontario Clean Water Agency and its clients on water/wastewater related infrastructure. As a subject matter expert, you will lead projects and Agency initiatives, mentor colleagues and assist with the development of value-add services and foster client relationships and business opportunities.
About the job
In this role you will:• Provide specialized engineering leadership and applied theoretical and practical subject matter expertise for the design, engineering, operational troubleshooting, optimization, environmental compliance and provision of municipal and industrial water and wastewater systems.
• Lead and/or conduct comprehensive performance evaluations, assessments and operational analyses regarding the design and capacity of wastewater plants providing technical guidance, support compliance and optimization and make capital recommendations.
• Develop engineering opportunities and foster client relationships in support of the Agency's business goals.
• Mentor engineers at all levels and create opportunities for growth and development.
• Prepare technical reports/memos with recommendations and solutions related to these areas.
• Provide expert opinion to stakeholders regarding design development (engineering calculations and modifications), environmental regulations and engineering and operational guidelines.
• Review consulting engineering preliminary and final design documents to ensure compliance with legislation and standards and provide process optimization recommendations in design and operations.
• Plan and evaluate processes and introduce business efficiencies through best practices concepts to reduce costs and maximize returns.
• Coordinate with engineers, technical staff and/or partners to ensure project needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
• Lead and oversee the planning and delivery of OCWA's wastewater treatment process optimization projects.
• Support the development of engineering designs and project plans to establish project objectives, ensure that project timelines and commitments are being met in accordance with engineering technical standards.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc project status reports for the Director; identify and resolve project issues, and ensure the successful and timely completion of all projects/initiatives.
• Provide process/technical input and review in support of local hubs for the RFP and tendering process for external contract resources.
• Provide onsite and remote technical advice, expertise, support and guidance across Ontario by trouble shooting process, hydraulic, solids and mechanical issues and work to optimize wastewater treatment plants alongside local hub teams.
What you bring to the team
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.
Mandatory requirements
• Licensed Professional Engineer by Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) in good standing
• 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.
• Carry and maintain assigned OPS assets.
• To use in the prescribed circumstances/manner all prescribed safety materials, equipment, devices, and clothing.
Knowledge:
• Technical knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of Chemical, Civil or Environmental engineering discipline, wastewater and /or water related fields, engineering design and analyses of complex wastewater and water systems to lead the development, design, modelling and optimization of industrial/municipal wastewater facilities.
• Knowledge of engineering design and operation of complex wastewater systems and the policies and regulations pertaining to the collection treatment and discharge of municipal sewage, biosolids, stormwater and industrial wastewater.
• Private sector, academic and international advances and innovations in technologies for the treatment and the collection, treatment and discharge of municipal sewage, biosolids, stormwater and industrial wastewater. The application of this knowledge to assess engineering feasibility, applicability and economic impact of potential implementation of new processes.
• Federal and provincial legislation and regulations, guidelines and sound best management engineering practices related to the municipal and environmental areas for compliance of water, wastewater and biosolids work/projects with legislation and regulations.
• Computers and related engineering software to conduct analysis, monitor work progress and prepare reports. Software applications such as word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, and database packages to address data, conduct analysis and prepare reports, briefing materials and presentations.
• Knowledge of government approval processes, protocols/practices and evaluation techniques to manage the planning, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects.
• Knowledge of Project Management methodologies to successfully deliver projects within the group business model.
• Research methodologies and evaluation techniques to manage the planning, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects.
• Research methodologies to identify best practices and technologies to resolve operational and compliance issues at wastewater treatment plants.
• Maintain and improve knowledge and application of new technologies to improve wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Knowledge of computer applications and related engineering or data manipulation/analysis software to conduct analysis, monitor work progress and prepare reports.
Skills and Ability include:
• Excellent communication, client relations and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, consultation and problem solving skills including critical thinking
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative research, planning and evaluating skills.
• Sales and marketing skills to develop engineering business opportunities in support of the Agency's business goals and to generate new prospects for future business.
• Excellent presentation skills with demonstrated ability to make recommendations for engineering technology to varied audiences including technical staff and elected officials.
• Ability to prepare proposals, technical documents, reports, presentations and guidelines.
• Exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize well and meet strict deadlines.
How to Apply
All applications are to be submitted through our recruitment system –
Workday.Click the link below to create an account, upload your resume and cover letter, and submit your application.
Apply NowWhen applying, please ensure the following:
1. OPS employees must include their WIN employee ID number on their application.
If applicable, indicate the type of water or wastewater certificate you hold, along with the corresponding license/certification number(s) in the appropriate section of the application
Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer.
We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights CodeThe Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. In 2023, OCWA staff treated water and wastewater, and provided other technical services for 318 clients in the province including 169 municipalities, 16 First Nations, 108 commercial and industrial clients and 25 government and institutional clients. Municipal clients range in size from populations as large as 1.5 million in the Region of Peel to as small as 2,400 in Moose Factory. This broad scope of experience ensures OCWA has the expertise to solve any issues that may arise, in any size or type of treatment process in the province. Our Agency has grown its municipal client base every year over the past 30 years is proof of this value. We continue to focus on our people and strategies to attract and retain competent staff.Note: Thank you for your interest, we will contact you only if we choose you for further screening or an interview.