Job Description

Job ID: 62313
Job Category: Engineering & Technical
Division & Section: Toronto Water, Capital Planning & Implementation
Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John St., Toronto. M5V 3C6
Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Temporary Vacancy (24 months)
Salary Range: $94,905.00 - $128,386.00, TM1600 and Wage Grade 6.5
Hiring Zone: $106,063.00 - $114,994.00
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 07-Apr-2026 to 21-Apr-2026

Major Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Manager, Capital Planning, the Engineer will participate in the preparation and prioritization of Toronto Water's 10 year Capital Budget and Plan. The Engineering will undertake project and expenditure monitoring, including tracking and forecasting expenditures, assessing financial impacts, and reviewing planned capital works. The Engineer will also participate in multi-disciplinary project teams to support the planning, coordination and delivery of Toronto Water's capital program.

• Assists in preparation of [divisional] capital budget [and 10 year plan].
• Ensures that the project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Projects scope and financial impact of projects/proposals [and new business cases].
• Responsible for preparing construction cost estimates that reflect current costs and trends [including forecasting the short and long term costs of infrastructure needs]
• Represents the Manager on technical and steering committees and other meetings called by regulatory agencies and municipalities
• Provides technical advice and expertise to support other units within Toronto Water
• Conducts technical problem investigations and participates in conducting studies, analysis, surveys, research and development for effective solution of complex engineering [and financial] problems ensuring that such analysis takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, standards and codes, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government
• Ensures control in the design of projects and specifications and ensures adherence to criteria including quality, safety, timing and cost
• Assists in developing policies and programs, technical design guidelines and requirements and by-laws related to water distribution, wastewater collection stormwater management, water resources and environmental protection;
• Prepare Terms of Reference for consultant assignments and agreement contracts with consultants. Review and comment on consultant proposals, recommend approval of their plans and develop implementation plans
• Determine resource requirements for each assignment, and review budget estimates in light of the requirements
• Liaises with and coordinates input from other sections, divisions, departments and external agencies in the preparation of Toronto Water’s Capital Budget and Plan
• Liaises with municipal officials, the Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of Labour and other government agencies to obtain approvals, grants or other funding, or input into projects and/or new technologies (in the Capital Works Budget and Plan)
• Provide necessary engineering expertise with preparation and review of reports, maintenance and monitoring plans, and analysis of data to ensure environmental goals and objectives are adequately addressed
• Documents and develops new business processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Prepares Committee and Council reports and presentations to senior staff, elected officials and the public
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of technological developments in the field of engineering.

Key Qualifications:

1. Must be a qualified engineer as defined by the Professional Engineers of Ontario.
2. Experience in any one or more of the following areas for complex public infrastructure: the preparation of project cost estimates and budgets; forecasting capital project delivery; asset management and needs assessment; operation of public infrastructure; the delivery of complex capital works. Experience in the water/wastewater field is preferred.
3. Proficiency in the use of MS Office, ArcGIS, work management systems, project management software.
4. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
5. Fundamental knowledge principles and practices of water resources, stormwater management, watercourses, wastewater collection systems, water distribution systems, water treatment and wastewater treatment systems and associated of federal, provincial, and municipal regulations.
6. Knowledge in the preparation of financial budgets and monitoring commitments and tracking expenditures is an asset.

You must also have:

1. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and develop solid internal and external work relationships.
2. Ability to participate in and operate as a fully accountable member of a multidisciplinary work team.
3. Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Human Rights and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Accommodation

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