Water & Wastewater Capital Planning Program Manager - Niagara, Canada - Niagara Region

Niagara Region

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Niagara, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Division:

Water & Wastewater

About Us:

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara.

Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries.

Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada's most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities.

Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada's most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario's most breathtaking countryside.

An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S.

neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region's amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region.

However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction.

The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

Job Summary:

Salary under review

Reporting to the Manager of W-WW Capital Planning, the W-WW Capital Planning Program Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating activities related to infrastructure planning, including; development of the 10 year capital plan, annual capital forecast, other special projects/studies, and providing input to the W-WW Master Plan, ensuring alignment with the divisional asset management plan and growth pressures.

This role is also responsible for leading either Water or Wastewater pre-project planning/preparation for Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Environmental, Condition and Facility Assessments, which lead to infrastructure project design work.

Education:

Postsecondary diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration or other related discipline.
Postgraduate certificate as a Certified Asset Management Professional or equivalent is preferred.
Additional training in any of the following areas: ISO55000 methods/approaches, Reliability Engineering, Accounting/ Finance and Operations Management is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education, experience and qualifications may be considered.

Knowledge:

Minimum of 8 years of progressive capital planning experience in an industry related environment, including the following areas: strategic capital planning, complex analysis, risk management, capital asset management and planning demand management growth and project management.
Experience in water and wastewater delivery, collection systems and treatment is preferred.
Knowledge of Water & Wastewater related legislation, standards and regulations.
Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), or equivalent (e.g. C.Tech) in good standing with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologist is preferred.
Preferred professional designations: Licensed Professional Engineer (P. Eng), Asset Management Professional and/or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Responsibilities:

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Capital Planning - _
_Lead and coordinate the development of a fiscally responsible and technically accurate strategic capital plans for W-WW related infrastructure_
_within assigned sections, to ensure it remains in a state of good repair and supports growth.

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_(35% of time)_

Lead the information gathering and analysis process for all available existing and growthrelated asset information, such as applicable master plans and studies, construction timing and costs, asset condition and life cycle reports, from the assigned sections within W-WW, along with inputs from other departments/divisions (e.g. Planning and Development Services and Transportation Services).
Review, analyze and compile relevant information from Asset Management Plans, Master Servicing Plans, Secondary Plans, Municipal Comprehensive Reviews, Pollution Prevention Control Plans, Development Charges Ba