Application Deadline: 2026-10-08 Position Title: Lead Engineer, Programs/Projects (Wastewater) Division: InnovProcessOpt'n&TechServ.; (Shelly Bonte-Gelok)

Location:
2085 Hurontario Street Mississauga, ON L5A 4G1 Canada Location Hierarchy: Central Worker Type: Regular Number of Positions: 1 Job Duration: Job Term: Full time Job Code: Job Code: PE0411

Salary:
$102,946.00
- $154,412.00CADAnnual Posting Status: Post Internally and Externally & Post to OPS OPS Job ID: 249564 Water is our business and our passion. It can be yours too. The water professionals at OCWA know the value of water better than anyone. Our work benefits communities across Ontario every day. Our job (and possibly yours) is also to return treated and protected water back to our lakes and rivers. At OCWA, we have a deep respect for the environment and our responsibility for the health of the communities we serve drives us. A job at OCWA is an opportunity to make a positive impact on millions—a big responsibility. Are you ready? We think you are. So come on in. The water is perfect. Join the Innovations Process Optimization & Technical Services team at the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) in an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a dynamic team in developing engineering/process optimization business opportunities in support of the Agency’s business goals. You will:

Provide specialized engineering leadership and applied theoretical and practical subject matter expertise for the design, engineering, operational troubleshooting, optimization, environmental compliance and provision of municipal and industrial water and wastewater systems. Lead and/or conduct comprehensive performance evaluations, assessments and operational analyses regarding the design and capacity of wastewater plants providing technical guidance,



support compliance and optimization and make capital recommendations.. Develop engineering opportunities and foster client relationships in support of the Agency’s business goals. Mentor engineers at all levels and create opportunities for growth and development. Prepare technical reports/memos with recommendations and solutions related to these areas. Provide expert opinion to stakeholders regarding design development (engineering calculations and modifications), environmental regulations and engineering and operational guidelines. Review consulting engineering preliminary and final design documents to ensure compliance with legislation and standards and provide process optimization recommendations in design and operations. Plan and evaluate processes and introduce business efficiencies through best practices concepts to reduce costs and maximize returns. Coordinate with engineers, technical staff and/or partners to ensure project needs are met in a timely and effective manner. Lead and oversee the planning and delivery of OCWA's wastewater treatment process optimization projects. Support the development of engineering designs and project plans to establish project objectives, ensure that project timelines and commitments are being met in accordance with engineering technical standards. Prepare regular and ad hoc project status reports for the Director; identify and resolve project issues,



and ensure the successful and timely completion of all projects/initiatives. Provide process/technical input and review in support of local hubs for the RFP and tendering process for external contract resources. Provide onsite and remote technical advice, expertise, support and guidance across Ontario by trouble shooting process, hydraulic, solids and mechanical issues and work to optimize wastewater treatment plants alongside local hub teams. Mandatory:

Licensed Professional Engineer by Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) in good standing A valid 'G' driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the province of Ontario. Required to travel including to remote locations through various modes of transportation. Chemical/Civil/Environmental Engineering degree from a well-recognized engineering university will be considered as an asset. Carry and maintain assigned OPS assets. Work outside in varied weather and climate conditions when required in the field. To use in the prescribed circumstances/manner all prescribed safety materials, equipment, devices, and clothing. Knowledge:

Technical knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of Chemical, Civil or Environmental engineering discipline, wastewater and /or water related fields, engineering design and analyses of complex wastewater and water systems to lead the development, design, modelling and optimization of industrial/municipal wastewater facilities. Knowledge of engineering design and operation of complex wastewater systems and the policies and regulations pertaining to the collection treatment and discharge of municipal sewage, biosolids, stormwater and industrial wastewater. Private sector, academic and international advances and innovations in technologies

📌 Lead Engineer, Programs/Projects (Mississauga)
🏢 Ontario Clean Water Agency
📍 Mississauga