Job Responsibility: Status Permanent Full-Time Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months Type of Position a Replacement Start Date immediate Salary Per hour Salary Grade $59.13 - $64.28 Department York Region -> Public Works -> IAM Water Wastewater Location 17250 Yonge Street, - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary) Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA (E)

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, engaging 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager,



is responsible for organizing and coordinating Regional inflow and infiltration programs and construction projects for proposed underground water and wastewater servicing; providing technical expertise, advice, assistance, and guidance with respect to water and wastewater for all Regional construction projects and development applications.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

- Reviews, comments, and approves detailed engineering drawing submissions concerning underground water and wastewater servicing proposals; and coordinates proposed works with other sections of the Department.
- Reviews and comments on Regional construction projects and development applications with respect to underground water and wastewater servicing.
- Reviews and/or performs water and wastewater modelling, including inflow and infiltration analysis.
- Reviews, comments, and approves water and wastewater reports and detailed engineering drawing submissions and coordinates proposed works with other sections of the Department.
- Provides technical expertise and assistance to Project Managers for Regional construction projects with respect to water and wastewater.
- Assumes the role of Regional technical expert on water and wastewater servicing and provides technical expertise, mentorship, and guidance to staff.
- Ensures that work performed conforms to Regional standards, policies and practises, recognised industry standards and sound safety and engineering principles, in accordance with all applicable laws and governmental requirements.
- Participates in and suggests improvements of quality control and quality assurance measures.
- Schedules, plans, conducts, and leads meetings with developers, consultants, regional and municipal staff, and Councillors as needed, to review Regional requirements and negotiate areas of concern.
- Maintains good relationship management, political sensitivity and diplomacy with colleagues, business associates and other stakeholders.
- Reviews and recommends the financial contributions required from developers, including fees and financial securities for water and wastewater construction activities.





WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

- Successful completion of a University Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
- Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Professional Engineers Ontario.
- Minimum five (5) years' experience (inclusive of E.I.T. experience) in municipal underground water and wastewater servicing design and construction.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration, and personal ownership.
- Demonstrated political acumen and communication/presentation skills to influence/negotiate complex concepts to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership ability to coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate projects for efficient operations and effective customer service.
- Valid Ontario Class “G” driver's license free of serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act in order to travel to offsite work locations.

Council Approval Date Scheduled Weekly Hours 37.5 Scheduled Shifts 8:30am - 4:30pm Operational Hours Close Date June 10 # of Hires Needed 1 Union CUPE Local 4900 .

Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above. As an alternative, you can apply via e-mail to View email address on ca.edajobs.com .

All employment opportunities are recorded on a 24-Hour Career Line and may be accessed by calling View phone number on ca.edajobs.com. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, York Region uses email as the primary means of communication with candidates and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. Please ensure your email address is up to date, checked frequently (including your spam folder), and accepts messages from unknown users.

York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity, aiming to build a qualified workforce that reflects the population we serve. Should you require an accommodation under the Human Rights Code during the recruitment and selection process, including accessible formats and communication supports, please email View email address on ca.edajobs.com or call View phone number on ca.edajobs.com. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment.

📌 Water and Wastewater Engineer (Newmarket)
🏢 York Region
📍 Newmarket