Job Description

Project Manager, SCADA

Public Works - Water and Wastewater Automation and Data Solutions

3 Positions Total

1 Regular Full time

2 Contract Full Time - 12 Month Duration

Salary Range: $100,172 to $125, 213 per annum(plus comprehensive benefits and vacation accrual)

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

Location: Clarkson Water Treatment Plant; 2307 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga ON

Hours of work: 35 Hours per week

Who we are: Water and Wastewater Engineering Services (WWES) Engineering delivers the construction projects for the watermains, sewers, pumping stations, reservoirs, elevated tanks and treatment plants that supports growth as well as the repair and replacement of aging infrastructure. We also support new subdivisions connecting into our existing network of pipes. In addition to the capital focused teams, our Automation and Data Solutions team supports the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) network for capital projects and operations.

What you will do in this role: The Project Manager provides effective project management and administrative functions for both departmental projects and capital works projects for water and wastewater, developing project plans, preparing and contributing to tender and contract documentation, monitoring project budgets, directing and assisting contract operations staff and consultants as well as technical advice and support of departmental goals and initiatives.

• Reviews technical documentation such as project designs, test plans, drawings, and specifications to ensure conformance with Regional standards such as the Process Automation and Instrumentation Design Standards (PAIDS)
• Liaises with vendors, consultants, contractors and both internal and external stakeholders during all phases of the project from planning to closeout
• Coordinates effective testing of software in conjunction with Regional standards
• Ensures all SCADA related aspects of projects are successfully implemented or replaced
• Reviews test plans and participate in various factory and site acceptance testing (FAT and SAT).
• Leads other SCADA and Instrumentation team members to complete associated project components such as instrument reviews, panel testing and programming
• Provides strong automation and controls technical support and subject matter expertise to other capital works project managers and operations staff.
• Supports the programming and technical analyst teams with strong programming knowledge of Allen-Bradley Control Logix PLC’s, industrial networking applications, communications and databases
• Supports the SCADA Manager with long-range SCADA planning and project budgeting

What the role requires:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering / Computer Science or Technology Diploma in Computer Science and/or Process Automation (CET)
• 5 years previous experience
• Possess knowledge of current security standards for critical infrastructure
• Possess in-depth working knowledge in the design and specification of SCADA systems and process control equipment
• Experienced in relevant software including Allen-Bradley Ladder Logic Programming Language, Ignition SCADA, Wonderware SCADA, InSQL, Active Factory, MySQL, MSSQL, OSI Pi
• Comprehensive understanding of industrial network infrastructure
• Knowledge of municipal water and wastewater processes and equipment
• Knowledge of regulatory legislation related to municipal water and wastewater operations and Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent negotiation, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and project management skills
• Strong organizational, communication and collaboration skills
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written to present project recommendations to senior management, Council, approval agencies and the public converting technical information and recommendations into language to be understood by a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:

• PMP designation would be an asset

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

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Automatic 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 (where applicable) 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 2307 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga ON (Clarkson Wastewater Treatment Plant) 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.

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 include video conference technology

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At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning, water & wastewater, regional roads, and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.ca/transition.

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 zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

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.