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 (PPD) Group in an exciting opportunity to provide technical leadership to the Ontario Clean Water Agency and its clients on water/wastewater related infrastructure. As an engineer within the PPD team, you will lead projects, support Agency initiatives, mentor colleagues, assist with the development of value-add services, foster client relationships and develop business opportunities. The PPD team is OCWA's internal consulting group responsible for the identification, design, project management, construction oversight, permitting and funding support of projects in support of our Regional Hub Operations business.
In this role you will:
- Lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water, wastewater treatment, and resource recovery projects (low to medium complexity) and support larger, complex projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.
- Provide construction administration and commissioning support, including coordinating internal staff and external consultants/contractors, and supporting project closeout activities.
- Provide technical advice to clients and stakeholders on water/wastewater engineering and construction matters, including interpreting relevant legislation, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform or review technical calculations, analyses, and conceptual process designs; assess alternative proposals prepared by consulting engineers.
- Develop technical deliverables including feasibility studies, engineering evaluation reports, capital/financial plans, approvals and permitting applications, water/sewer studies, and construction site reports.
- Support energy conservation and resource recovery initiatives (e.g., co-digestion, waste-to-energy) through studies and capital project delivery.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies (e.g., MECP) and support public consultation activities as required for water and wastewater projects.
- Oversee performance of works during warranty periods, respond to issues, and conduct final inspections to confirm contract deliverables are met.
- Support procurement and contract administration activities, including monitoring agreements, negotiating fees, reviewing invoices, recommending payments, and preparing change orders as required.
- Contribute to business development by identifying client needs, fostering relationships, and supporting the acquisition of new assignments.
- Participate on committees and working groups; mentor and support the development of engineering associates and students.
- Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) (Mandatory to provide copy of PEO QR code as proof of license with application)
- 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.
- Work in environmentally challenging or physically demanding conditions (e.g., work in confined spaces, climb ladders, standing or walking for a significant period).
- Carry and maintain assigned OPS assets and use in the prescribed circumstances and manner all prescribed safety materials, equipment, devices, and clothing.
- Knowledge of theories, principles, practices, standards, and applicable provincial/federal legislation and regulations related to municipal water and wastewater systems (including treatment, stormwater, resource recovery, and commissioning) to ensure compliant and safe project delivery.
- Knowledge of government/agency approval processes, procurement and contract management practices, and project management methodologies to plan, implement, and evaluate projects, manage risk, and achieve service standards.
- Project leadership and delivery skills to plan work, set priorities, manage concurrent assignments, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams (internal staff, consultants, contractors).
- Technical analysis and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot systems, evaluate designs/deliverables, prepare calculations, and develop practical options and recommendations.
- Strong written communication skills to produce engineering reports, feasibility studies, capital/financial plans, and permitting/approval documentation.
- Effective verbal communication and presentation skills to brief internal/external audiences, support public consultation, and provide clear technical guidance.
- Stakeholder and client relationship skills to influence decision-making, negotiate service agreements/fees, and collaborate with municipalities, Indigenous communities, regulators, and industry partners.
- Procurement, contract administration, and financial analysis skills to review proposals, manage budgets, recommend payments, and support dispute and change management.
- Proficiency with common computer applications (e.g., databases, spreadsheets, presentations, and modeling tools) to analyze data, manage projects, and communicate results.
- Commitment to health and safety practices and the ability to work in field conditions as required (e.g., varied weather, confined spaces, ladders, PPE).
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.
When applying, please ensure the following:
1. OPS employees must include their WIN employee ID number on their application.
2. 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.
- 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.
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and theOPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario'sHuman Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.
Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer.
We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code
The 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.
