Project Manager II - Water & Wastewater Planning

Position Details

• Department: Infrastructure & Environmental Services
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Work Location: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
• Application Deadline: October 19, 2026

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Water & Wastewater Planning, the Project Manager is responsible for leading Region-wide water and wastewater infrastructure servicing studies and long-term growth-related capital implementation plans. Key undertakings include the completion of Water and Wastewater Servicing Studies, feasibility studies, system capacity assessments, growth monitoring related to system capacity, development reviews, development charges background technical studies, and infrastructure staging plans which are integral to the Region's Development Charge Bylaw and Allocation Programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as Project Manager for infrastructure Servicing Studies that will determine the preferred infrastructure through applying an engineering and environmentally responsible perspective as it relates to the environment, including but not limited to natural, socio-economic and cultural/archaeological environments.
• Act as Project Manager for Archeological Assessment Studies and Municipal Project Assessment Process projects.
• Contribute to the Development Charges Bylaw process by providing input on water and wastewater programs.
• Assist in the annual monitoring of available capacity in water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure it can meet future growth demands.
• Support integrated planning processes by providing direction and technical feedback on Development Applications, Secondary / Tertiary Plans, Area Servicing Plans, and Functional Servicing Reports to support Region-wide growth and development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners, including provincial ministries, adjacent municipalities, conservation authorities, and the local municipalities of Halton Region.
• Assist in preparing staff reports and recommendations to Regional Council on all matters dealing with municipal water and wastewater infrastructure planning.
• Represent the Region on external technical studies and committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Completion of Post-secondary education in Engineering or Environmental Studies/Sciences.
• Certification in Ontario as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.).
• Over five (5) years of experience in planning, water and wastewater system analysis and designing municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) process and recent changes related to requirements under the Environmental Assessment Act.
• Proven project management, strategic planning, organization, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with Regional Council, staff, consultants, contractors, and the general public.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) and familiarity with Master Planning and hydraulic modeling an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Important Information About Your Application

In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.

Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.