Region of Peel

Advisor, Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning

Region of Peel
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeBrampton • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$120,401 - CA$150,501 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in asset management, strategic infrastructure planning, and financial forecasting for water and wastewater systems. Proficient in developing decision-support systems and frameworks for risk assessment and lifecycle management.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) DesignationAsset Management CertificationInfrastructure PlanningWater and Wastewater Treatment ProcessesProject Management Skills

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead development of asset management improvement initiatives identified in the maturity roadmap and present recommendations to senior leadership and Council
  • Review and analyze capital and operating budget submissions for alignment with infrastructure requirements, service objectives, asset management priorities and reserve funding strategies
  • Develop, maintain and analyze decision-support systems and long-term financial forecasting models for utility rates, reserve contributions and infrastructure investment planning
  • Develop asset risk, criticality, reliability and failure mode assessment frameworks 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
  • Provide expertise on strategic infrastructure planning, asset management and maintenance management related to the OCWA 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
  • Lead 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 aligned with ISO 55000 standards
  • Advise other Public Works divisions on asset management programs and plans
  • Build relationships with internal departments, external agencies, municipalities and service providers; participate in cross-functional committees and working groups
  • Support the Region of Peel's mission of providing clean water for life through strategic planning of water and wastewater infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station
  • Undergraduate degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field combined with a minimum of 5 years of related water or wastewater experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Designation with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) is an asset
  • Asset Management certification or other relevant professional certification (e.g. IAM certificate/diploma, PMP, six sigma, etc.) is an asset
  • Advanced written communication skills
  • Diverse understanding of water and wastewater infrastructure planning and asset management
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in infrastructure planning, municipal infrastructure design, water and wastewater treatment processes, design practices and standards, related codes, regulations, tendering/contract process, value engineering and contract administration
  • Understanding of water and wastewater operations
  • Advanced and specialized knowledge of water and wastewater hydraulics, including hydraulic transients
  • Strong project management, strategic program and project development, and financial management skills
  • Strategic planning and visioning skills
  • Ability to lead high-impact initiatives and manage change
  • Critical systems thinking, conceptual and creative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to analyze, synthesize and clarify complex ideas and formulate them into clear, plain language
  • Strong analytical, organization and time management skills
  • Ability to handle multiple complex projects concurrently and adapt to changing priorities, short timelines and limited resources
  • Off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
  • Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
  • Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) 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 (where applicable)
  • Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
  • Access to learning and development resources

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Hard Skills
Asset ManagementFinancial ForecastingRisk Assessment FrameworksLifecycle ManagementDecision-Support SystemsWater and Wastewater Infrastructure PlanningMunicipal Infrastructure DesignHydraulic TransientsCapital PlanningCondition Assessment
Soft Skills
Advanced Written CommunicationCritical Systems ThinkingCreative Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsTime Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)Asset Management CertificationIAM Certificate/DiplomaPMPSix Sigma
Industry Keywords
ISO 55000 StandardsWater and Wastewater OperationsClimate RiskRegulatory RequirementsValue Engineering