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.
We welcome all applicants! For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Niagara Region, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Niagara Region, Ontario or email related questions to diversity@niagararegion.ca. To send input on reducing barriers in the current hiring process, please email myhr@niagararegion.ca
For the Region’s full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

DON’T HAVE EVERY QUALIFICATION?

You may be hesitant to apply if you do not have every qualification listed in the posting. While specific qualifications are important for certain roles, we invite individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience and education to apply. Our recruiters will evaluate your suitability for the role.
Please note that for unionized roles, we must follow collective agreement requirements. However, we encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications. We believe success in a role can extend beyond meeting every single requirement.

JOB SUMMARY

Salary Pending Review
Reporting to the Manager Capital Projects W-WW Engineering, the Senior Project Manager W-WW Engineering is responsible for managing and administering CSO (Cost Sharing Projects) and complex capital works projects from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closing, including managing conceptual design, predesign, detailed design, environmental assessment, public meetings, tendering, contract award, construction services, progress payments, conflict management, asset management, completion of contract work and turn-over of completed works. The Senior Project Manager also acts as a resource and provides technical guidance to the Project Managers.

EDUCATION

• Post-secondary diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Post-secondary degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

• 10 years of project management experience in areas of initiation, planning, execution (design and field experience), monitoring, controlling, and close out of capital water and wastewater projects.
• Certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)
• Knowledge of MS Office MS Outlook, MS Project or other Project Tracking Systems.
• Knowledge of the Class Environmental Assessment process, Niagara Peninsula Standard Contract Document (NPSCD), Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS), Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD), the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide, Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) and Waste Water Quality Management System (WWQMS), all applicable legislation and regulations, such as Occupational Health & Safety Act, Environmental Protection Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Municipal Act, Construction Lien Act, Ontario Building Code, etc., all applicable contract law, and all water and wastewater standards (American Water Works Assoc., Canadian Standards Assoc., National Sanitation Foundation, etc.).
• Registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Licensed Engineering Technologist (L.E.T) is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate.
• Must maintain the ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.
• Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values.

DEVELOPS, MANAGES, AND ADMINISTERS, CAPITAL BUDGETS AND 10 YEAR FORECAST ENSURING SUPPORT OF COUNCIL’S OBJECTIVES, FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY, MONITORING BUDGET ADHERENCE, IDENTIFYING AND EXPLAINING VARIANCES, TIMELY BILLING AND COMPLETENESS OF FUNDING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING IS EFFECTIVELY MANAGED IN COMPLIANCE WITH CORPORATE FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL ASSET ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BEST PRACTICES IN ASSET MANAGEMENT PLANNING. (5% OF THE TIME)

• Provides input to balance the assets needs identified through Capital Validation and Asset Management Plan and the approved/available capital budget. For example: determining whether or not to proceed with or postpone a project if the current estimate is greater than the remaining budget.
• Identifies needs relating to water and wastewater facilities and linear infrastructure, by using appropriate asset management systems forecast.
• Authorizes and administers the acquisition of goods and services per the procurement policy.
• Authorizes, and administers the acquisition of goods and services for the projects and direct reports in accordance with the procurement policy and procedures.
• Identifies needs relating to water and wastewater facilities and linear infrastructure, by using appropriate asset management systems forecast.