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Join to apply for the Senior Engineer, Water Resources role at City of Ottawa / Ville dOttawa2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Engineer, Water Resources role at City of Ottawa / Ville dOttawaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Requisition ID: 18045Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.Service: Asset Management ServiceBranch: Water Resources Planning & Eng BranchEmployment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary-Up to 3 yearsWork Hours: 35.00hours per weekAffiliation: CIPPSalary Information: $102,307.66- $124,480.72 annually (2025 rates of pay)Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue WestCity: Ottawa, ONJob Category: EngineeringApplication Close: 24/06/2025Job SummaryThe Trunk System Planning unit in the Water Resources Planning and Engineering Branch supports the Citys Official Plan by planning and designing major water and wastewater infrastructure for growth areas. Its responsibilities include developing and updating Master Plans, managing environmental assessments and functional design studies, coordinating infrastructure planning, supporting system modelling, and preparing capital budgets for growth projects.You will play a key role in the planning of major water and wastewater infrastructure. Related activities may include:Master PlanningLead/support Water and Wastewater Master Plans and Master Servicing Studies.Provide engineering input for the Official Plan, urban expansion, and rural servicing.Ensure development aligns with Master Plan requirements.Capital ProjectsManage functional designs and coordinate infrastructure planningPrepare capital budgets, Project Charters, and support design and construction phases.Contribute to financial planning tools like the Development Charges By-law and Long-Range Financial Plan.Technical Studies & Modelling:Oversee environmental assessments and system modelling.Analyze infrastructure performance and growth trends.Represent the unit in cross-functional projects.Reporting & Strategy:Draft reports for Council and funding applications.Prepare Terms of References for assignments.Help shape the units strategic direction and collaborate across teams.Education And ExperienceCompletion of 4 year university degree in Civil Engineering or a related Applied Sciences programMinimum of 8 years of related professional experience in water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure including planning, analysis and designCERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCESLicensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)KNOWLEDGEFundamental knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics as it relates to water resourcesComplex municipal systemsApplicable legislation and practices governing water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure planning and implementation, such as, Planning Act, Municipal Act, Water Resources Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Federal Fisheries Act, City Official Plan, City Master Plans, Class Environmental Assessment process, Development Charges processAnalytical techniques for water, wastewater and storm water system analysis that are in current practiceMunicipal infrastructure planning principlesPublic consultation processProject management principlesCapital and operating budget processProcess management concepts and principlesStrong knowledge of computer modeling tools including data requirements, results interpretation, model sensitivities, predictive modeling techniques and calibration techniquesMust be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and proceduresDesirable Qualifications:Expert knowledge in applicable technical specialty (i.e. hydrology, hydraulics, computer modeling, storm water management, etc.) as demonstrated by advanced academic qualifications or significant direct experienceKnowledge of operation of water and wastewater systemsCompetencies, Skills And AbilitiesCore BehavioursCore behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.Review the Core Behaviours .Leadership CompetenciesThe City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization.Review the Leadership Competencies .What You Need To KnowLanguage Requirement: English oral, reading, writingExperience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre (email: ) at 613-580-2424, extension 47411 Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at .Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeTemporaryJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of Ottawa / Ville dOttawa by 2xGet notified about new Senior Water Resources Engineer jobs in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.Senior Project Manager - Soil Characterization and RehabilitationSenior Project Manager (Nuclear) Long-Term Contract (renewable) - $70 to 100$/HRTechnical Consulting Director, Hydrologist (Director Level)Hydrologist/Water Resources Research EngineerSenior Project Manager, Transportation EngineerSenior Project Manager, Federal/Public SectorWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr