ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
Project Manager Pay Range: $126, 698 to $148, 978
Sr. Project Manager Pay Range: $138, 660 to $161, 925
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Manager, Engineering is responsible for planning and implementing large, sensitive and complex capital drainage projects as part of the 10-year Capital program; providing project management services for environmental assessments and the design and construction of roads and road related drainage infrastructure, review and approval of MECP permit applications; representing the Branch on corporate initiatives and leading teams in Branch process management and initiatives.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Act as the Region’s lead for the delivery of each capital drainage project.
- Manage large, sensitive and complex projects including Class Environmental Assessments (Class EA), design, construction, and commissioning to ensure compliance with Region’s requirements, timing and budget.
- Participate in branch planning and strategic initiatives for service improvements.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of procedures, guidelines and templates.
- Supervise and assign work, acts as the project lead for complex drainage capital projects and initiatives.
- Identify self-training and development needs and participate in appropriate training programs.
- Conform to Quality control and Quality Assurance program for project management services.
- Conform to design guidelines for capital infrastructure and assist with the maintenance of the design standards.
- Maintain working relationships with stakeholders including public, Council, developers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, other municipalities and Region staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet Branch and Department objectives.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a University Degree in, Engineering or Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
- Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) with the Professional Engineers Ontario.
- Project Manager: Minimum of five (5) years' experience (inclusive of E.I.T. experience) in design and construction of roads and road related drainage infrastructure, review and approval of MECP permit
applications, with demonstrated commitment to design quality and process as well as complex project management experience.
Senior Project Manager: Minimum of five (7) years' experience (inclusive of E.I.T. experience) in design and construction of roads and road related drainage infrastructure, review and approval of MECP permit applications with demonstrated commitment to design quality and process as well as complex project management experience
- Experience in the design and construction of road related drainage and stormwater management systems including storm sewer systems, ditches, culverts stormwater management facilities and Low Impact Development features.
- An understanding of hydrology and hydraulics as they pertain to the design of the above noted infrastructure.
- A valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
- Leadership competencies including operating strategically, leveraging diversity and differences, customer focused, ensuring accountability, managing complex problems, financial management, employing interactive and effective communication, fostering collaborative relationships, cultivating engagement to drive vision and purpose, managing and developing talent, establishing and maintaining trust, displaying self-awareness, and demonstrating resiliency.
- Contemporary supervisory and human resource management skills, knowledge of collective agreement administration and interpretation, labour relations principles and practices and relevant employment legislation.
- Computer literacy utilizing MS Office applications in a Windows environment.
- Demonstrated project management skills to lead a project or work group, organize numerous tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines.
