Project Manager III -Water & Wastewater System Services

at  Halton Region

PROJECT MANAGER III -WATER & WASTEWATER SYSTEM SERVICES

Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.
If you are looking for a role where you can lead a team towards the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects for the residents of Halton, we want to hear from you. Over the next 10 years, the Region will be investing over $5 billion in transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure. We are committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the residents, businesses and visitors to Halton Region, and are looking for dedicated, forward thinking and enthusiastic individuals to join our Public Works team!
Posting ID: 3902
Department: Public Works
Division: Water & Wastewater System Services
Pay Range: $99,625 - $132,865
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Woodlands Operation Centre, 1179 Bronte Road, Oakville
Employee Group: MMSG
Posting Date: January 30, 2025
Application Deadline: February 13, 2025

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the operational Managers of Water & Wastewater System Services, this role is to provide dedicated support to the Water & Wastewater Systems Services division to meet evolving legislative requirements for water and wastewater systems, training, and health and safety mandates.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education at the Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree level in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience, preferably in a municipal or operations environment combined with demonstrated experience in assessing, developing, and implementing training programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in adult education principles and practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as knowledge of instructional design to prepare training of technical content.
• The ability to use effective training materials, and techniques to guide instructors and teach courses to staff.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Understanding of sound financial management.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office is required to analyze data, identify insights and evaluate training needs / objectives.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive technical training, and health and safety training programs.
• Oversee regulatory compliance activities to ensure that operations effectively meet regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive technical training program, alongside an improved health and safety initiative for operations.
• Advance the evolution of training from traditional classroom settings to in-field and hands-on training in order to effectively reduce injuries, increase productivity, and support employee development.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the training actions.
• Ensure compliance using the Plan-Do-Check-Act quality improvement cycle.
• Champion operator competence and development in areas such as operator licensing, system and facility inspections, and other compliance activities.
• Respond to Corrective Actions (CARs)/Preventive Actions (PARs) audit findings in coordination with other internal stakeholders.
• Oversee the development and implementation of new policies and procedures to effectively respond to these emerging regulatory demands, including the evolving regulatory requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Wastewater Environmental Compliance Approvals, Ontario One Call, On-site and Excess Soil Management, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.