Advisor, Water and Wastewater Strategic Infrastructure Planning

Position Details

• Department: Public Works – Water and Wastewater, Infrastructure Planning, Partnerships and Compliance
• Employment Status: Contract Full Time
• Contract Duration: 36 months
• Salary Range: Non Union, Salary Band J
• Hiring Range: $120,401 – $135,451 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable)
• Work Mode: Hybrid; 2 on-site days, which can increase based on operational needs
• Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, ON
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Reports To: Manager, Water & Wastewater Asset Management

Who We Are

Infrastructure Planning, Partnerships and Compliance helps achieve our mission of “Providing Clean Water for Life” by protecting and managing our water resources, planning new water and wastewater infrastructure to meet growth demands, asset management planning to maintain the existing $26 billion infrastructure in a state of good repair, and planning and supporting water and wastewater regulatory compliance and quality management systems. We build and manage strategic partnerships with the Local Municipalities, Ontario Clean Water Agency, Conservation Authorities, and other municipalities and external agencies.

What You Will Do In This Role

The Advisor supports the Water and Wastewater Asset Management team in strategic infrastructure planning and integrated asset management. This role provides expert advice and leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of asset management strategies, asset management planning, lifecycle management, maintenance optimization, financial forecasting, and business processes to support sustainable service delivery and compliance with ISO 55000 standards, the IAM framework of Asset Management, and Ontario Regulation 588/17. Working collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, Infrastructure Planning, Enterprise Asset Management, and external partners, the Advisor develops and maintains comprehensive asset management frameworks, plans, and decision-support tools to guide capital and operating investment decisions for the Region's water and wastewater infrastructure.

• Lead the development of asset management improvement initiatives identified in the maturity roadmap, presenting recommendations to senior leadership and Council for approval.
• Review and analyze capital and operating budget submissions to ensure 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 provide strategic advice on utility rates, reserve contributions, and infrastructure investment planning.
• Develop asset risk, criticality, reliability, and failure-mode assessment frameworks in partnership with internal stakeholders and external service providers, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies to support service continuity.
• Develop and maintain asset hierarchy, asset 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 on strategic infrastructure planning, asset management, and maintenance management related to the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) operating agreement.
• Review and provide recommendations on OCWA asset maintenance, risk management, and maintenance planning programs to support effective asset stewardship.
• Develop and maintain the asset information strategy, including asset hierarchies, asset registers, data standards, and governance processes for water and wastewater infrastructure assets valued at approximately $40 billion.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of business processes supporting asset management functions, including capital planning, work management, and decision-support systems.
• Develop and maintain integrated Asset Management Plans that incorporate climate risk, resilience, regulatory requirements, Enterprise Asset Management principles, and the Climate Change Master Plan.
• Conduct asset management maturity assessments and lead implementation of improvement initiatives to advance organizational maturity in accordance with ISO 55000 standards.
• Provide guidance and expertise to other Public Works divisions in the development and advancement of asset management programs and plans.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal departments, external agencies, municipalities, and service providers, and participate on cross-functional committees and working groups.

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).
• 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) is an asset.
• Advanced written communication skills are required to develop complex reports, briefing materials, policies and guidelines, terms of reference, and technical and non-technical reports for staff, management, internal and external stakeholders, councillors, and the public.
• Diverse understanding of water and wastewater infrastructure planning and asset management, incorporating a range of services and programs and involving diverse business processes and expertise.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in infrastructure planning... [truncated]