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Project Engineer Wastewater Planning Recruitment Details Department: Wastewater Planning & Project Delivery Branch, Engineering Services, Water and Waste Department Designated Work Location: 1199 Pacific Avenue, Hybrid Position Type: Temporary, Full-time (1 year term) Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday Salary: $78,340.67 $105,227.49 annually, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 4 Employee Group: W.A.P.S.O. Posting No.: 126800 Closing Date: March 16, 2026 Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees, including competitive salaries, employerpaid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, maternity/parental leave programs, and education, training and staff development opportunities to help you advance in your career. Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer. We take pride in fostering a diverse, safe and healthy workplace where employees can thrive and achieve their full potential. Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work or a hybrid of remote work, may be available subject to review and approval. Employees approved to work remotely must demonstrate that they are available to return to their designated work location to attend meetings or other inperson tasks. The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups underrepresented in our City: Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers. For purposes of this recruitment, equity may be a factor in selection. Reasonable accommodation requests will be accepted during the hiring process. Preference to internal applicants may be applied. Job Profile Under the direction of the Branch Head Wastewater Planning and Project Delivery, the Project Engineer carries out project management and administration for projects in wastewater collection and the administration of planning studies and/or projects of the Citys Combined Sewer System Master Plan under the requirements of Environment Act Licence No. 3042. The Project Engineer is responsible for the execution, completion and implementation of capital projects, including planning, design, consultant selection, contract administration, startup and turnover. The Project Engineer conducts detailed review and approval of deliverables from consultants and inhouse resources to ensure optimisation of programs. The successful candidate chairs project teams and advisory groups and conducts engineering studies. As The Project Engineer, Your Duties Will Include Initiate and maintain control of projects in conformance with aims, goals, policies and objectives of the organization. Make effective use of people and resources required for and involved in projects. Ensure that projects will satisfy the technical, financial and organisational needs for which they were undertaken. Administer all aspects of the capital budget for a project and ensure that projects are completed within the approved budget. Administer project schedules. Ensure proper collection and dissemination of project information. Identify, analyse and respond to project risks. Acquire goods and services from outside organisations as necessary to complete the project. Obtain required approvals/permits/licenses from other City and Provincial Departments, as required. Provide engineering services for the upgrading of existing and/or the construction of new facilities and equipment, and other services, as required. Chair technical advisory committee meetings. Administer one or more consultants on various projects. Perform other related duties consistent with the classification, as required. Your Education And Qualifications Include Bachelors Degree in Civil, Biosystems or Mechanical Engineering. Minimum five (5) years of related experience. Demonstrated ability in project management processes and procedures, including project accounting and cost management, scheduling, resource management, risk management, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution. Knowledge in wastewater hydraulic modelling, calibration and analysis. Strong computer skills in MS Office and MS Project. Strong demonstrated problemsolving and analytical abilities. Ability to manage multiple time constraints and prioritise workloads. Demonstrated technical and nontechnical verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills, including leadership, teamwork, facilitation of teambuilding, conducting meetings and negotiation skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organisation, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard. Familiarity with materials and methods as applied to construction of municipal services and structures. Applicants educated outside of Canada must have education comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada and must submit an official academic assessment report from a recognised Canadian assessment service. Conditions Of Employment Maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the applicant has a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure it remains valid. A satisfactory Police Record Check will be required at the candidates expense. Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Drivers License; a drivers notice in force document will be required upon request. Professional Engineer designation and eligibility for registration with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM). How To Apply APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below: Current resume (Required). All required documentation must be submitted; applications lacking required documents will not be considered. Application documents must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the qualifications of the position. Notes Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and attach required documents, refer to our FAQs or contact 311. Position Reports To Branch Head, Wastewater Planning & Project Delivery The work environment may expose the employee to noxious odours, gas, dust and occasional adverse weather. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine knowledge, abilities and skills related to the qualifications of the position. The successful applicant will be required to provide a vehicle for transportation while on City business, subject to the terms and conditions of the City Transportation Policy. The successful applicant will be required to complete jobspecific training required for this position as directed. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr