• 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 for the treatment and the collection, treatment and discharge of municipal sewage, biosolids, stormwater and industrial wastewater. The application of this knowledge to assess engineering feasibility, applicability and economic impact of potential implementation of new processes.
• Federal and provincial legislation and regulations, guidelines and sound best management engineering practices related to the municipal and environmental areas for compliance of water, wastewater and biosolids work/projects with legislations and regulations.
• Computers and related engineering software to conduct analysis, monitor work progress and prepare reports. Software applications such as word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, and database packages to address data, conduct analysis and prepare reports, briefing materials and presentations.
• Knowledge of government approval processes, protocols/practices and evaluation techniques to manage the planning, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects.
• Knowledge of Project Management methodologies to successfully deliver projects within the group business model.
• Research methodologies and evaluation techniques to manage the planning, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects.
• Research methodologies to identify best practices and technologies to resolve operational and compliance issues at wastewater treatment plants.
• Maintain and improve knowledge and application of new technologies to improve wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Knowledge of computer applications and related engineering or data manipulation/analysis software to conduct analysis, monitor work progress and prepare reports.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, consultation and problem solving skills.
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative research, planning and evaluating skills.
• Proficiency in strategically identifying research and development needs for the Agency.
• Excellent presentation skills with demonstrated ability to make recommendations for engineering technology to multiple audiences including technical staff and elected officials.
• Ability to prepare proposals, technical documents, user manuals and guidelines.
• Exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize well and meet strict deadlines.

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.