Overview

Specialist, Data and Digital Solutions

Public Works – Water and Wastewater

Status: Contract Full-Time (18 months)

Hiring Range: $94,455 - $106,262 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work Mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 2 Copper Road, Brampton

Hours of work: 35 hours/week

What you will do in this role:

Water & Wastewater Operations business support team focuses on continual improvement initiatives and develops and maintains data and digital solutions for the Water and Wastewater Divisions.

- Develops sophisticated algorithms, models, statistical representations, pattern recognition, and data visualizations to process both structured and unstructured data sets and build insightful reports, dashboards and metrics utilizing BI tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
- Completes user needs assessments, scoping and develop digital solutions for use by divisional staff using a variety of technology platforms and solutions.
- Provide technical expertise throughout project lifecycle and develops user, technical design documentation, and end use training.
- Work closely with project team to understand, document and validate requirements to ensure solutions meet project needs.
- Design and implement user interfaces, maintain existing programs and applications, and develop automated processes to improve business efficiencies.
- Identify and assess appropriate data sources to respond to various research or information requests.
- Extract, transform and analyze data and information from a variety of sources including operational systems, to prepare management reports, metrics and dashboards.
- Support the implementation of the Region’s Work Order Management (Maximo) system and act as the technical expert for the Operations teams including supporting scoping, configuration, technical and functionality requirements.
- Design, develop and maintain metadata repository related to the enterprise information for assets.
- Mine data to discover trends and patterns, develop algorithms to validate existing assumptions and processes.
- Build predictive models using machine learning techniques such as decision trees, logistic regression and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
- Conduct advanced statistical analysis and problem-solving utilizing data from widely varied programs and services to help realize service linkages and program objectives
- Develop sophisticated data visualization, advanced web graphics and interactive dashboards to make large datasets coherent in order to better understand patterns and explain complex issues and results to decision-makers and the general public
- Design, develop and maintain the Division's performance measurement scorecards and dashboards
- Develop and maintain positive business relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What the role requires:

- A University Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Data Management/Science or related discipline
- 3 years direct relevant work experience
- Considerable experience in: Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Business Strategy or Data Warehousing, Software Development, Enterprise Asset Management
- Advanced Analytics, descriptive and predictive modeling skills utilizing Statistical Software packages such as SPSS, SAS, STATA, R and Text Analytics tools




- Advanced skills using the Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, PowerApps, Power Automate and SharePoint), ETL and RPA tools.
- Experience working with JSON, XML, JavaScript, Python and SQL file formats
- Familiarity with Data visualization tools
- Ability to use a sophisticated blend of classical and advanced components like artificial intelligence, pattern recognition, databases, traditional statistics and graphics to present hidden relationships and patterns found in a large data pool
- Experience with extracting valuable insights from large pools of data
- Considerable experience extracting, transforming and loading data from operational systems
- Considerable experience in business reporting, performance measurement and decision support systems
- Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities:

- Project management experience and demonstrated skills in working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to communicate complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner
- Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Strong facilitation skills to be able to deliver training on technical solutions
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

- Voluntary enrolment into OMERS pension plan.
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis, starting at 3 weeks per annum.
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays.
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you'll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 2 Copper Road, Brampton worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve over time. It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be conducted virtually.

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Public Notice:



Water and Wastewater Services Transition

Effective January 1, 2029, the Region of Peel’s Water and Wastewater services will become a Public Utility, as part of the provincially guided transition process. On this date, the new utility will assume responsibility for delivering water and wastewater services across Peel. Residents and businesses can expect continued reliable service throughout the transition, and the Region will work closely with all partners to ensure a smooth and well coordinated change.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking.

At Peel

Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact [email protected]

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly.

If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

📌 Specialist, Data and Digital Solutions (Brampton)
🏢 Regional Municipality of Peel
📍 Brampton