Job Description

Technical Analyst, Damage Prevention (Locates)

Public Works – Water & Wastewater

2 Roles; Regular Full-Time

Salary Range: $76,054 – $95,068 per annum

Work Mode: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days onsite weekly, which may increase based on operational requirements)

Location: 2 Copper Road, Brampton, ON

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Who we are:

The Water and Wastewater Division is dedicated to providing the community with a safe and reliable drinking water supply, efficiently collecting and properly treating wastewater, and ensuring both environmental sustainability and long-term financial responsibility. We operate in strict compliance with Municipal Drinking Water Licences (MDWLs) and Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs) issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).

The role:

In this dynamic position, you will provide crucial technical and analytical support to our leadership team, including the Team Lead, Supervisors, and Forepersons, as well as the Engineering Division and external contractors. You will be instrumental in analyzing and enhancing our damage prevention program, recommending innovative improvements and replacements, and driving continual progress. Additionally, you will lead special technical investigations and studies related to operations and maintenance, ensuring swift action and effective solutions when infrastructure is impacted. This role also involves coordinating contracts and agreements with contractors and Ontario One Call (ON1Call), making you a key player in maintaining and improving our critical water and wastewater infrastructure. If you are passionate about protecting vital resources and thrive in a technical, analytical environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What you will do in this role:    

• Conduct research review and evaluation of locate services, technologies and equipment for water and wastewater operations and provide technical, financial and communication support to the team lead, as well as work with Legal, Engineering and Contractors for developing, administration and enforcement of locate service agreements ensuring regulatory requirements are met or exceeded.
• Conduct site investigations and analyze specific problems or proposals relating to water and wastewater operations for underground utility locating. Prepare detailed reports and drawings and make recommendations.
• Monitor operations and maintenance programs to meet or exceed compliance with The Ontario Underground Infrastructure Notification System Act legislation and provide support during Ministry inspections as needed.
• Implement programs to ensure compliance with the Underground Infrastructure Notification System Act. Provide assistance with training of staff related to new legislation and requirements for the location of underground infrastructure on engineering and state of good repair projects. Negotiate agreements for dedicated locators on engineering and state of good repair projects for all large scale projects.
• Review Locate Service Provider compliance with legislative and contractual obligations.
• Develop and administer the locate service provider agreements on an as needed basis.
• Develop and coordinate training for staff on locate agreements.
• Source and find new equipment under supervisor’s direction, quotes, cost, and delivery times.
• Liaise with stores/vendors regarding parts/materials/tools and ensure quantities received and utilized are accurately displayed on internal regional system.
• Collate, provide documentation, and draft reports for claims as requested by risk management and for MFIPPA requests (Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act) related to hit infrastructure.
• Act as primary point of contact for locate service providers to resolve issues with locating Peel assets.
• Provide updates, corrections and changes of infrastructure assets to Public Works Operations Support group and Capital Planning and Construction groups.
• Research and provide recommendations on new technologies and equipment pertaining to water and wastewater systems.
• Review plans and provide comments from an operations perspective on capital projects, new connections and development in conjunction with engineering and construction, and other utilities to increase awareness of locates and develop dedicated locator models for projects.
• May be required to take part in stand-by rotation and is responsible for scheduled and emergency after-hours work for, locates support and hit infrastructure investigations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What the role requires:

• A post-secondary education in a science or business program with a minimum of three (3) years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A solid understanding of locate legislation and requirements under the act.
• Ontario One Call Locate Program Administrator course considered an asset.
• Strong analytical skills to identify problems, determine causes and recommend corrective action.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills to prioritize work assignments in relation to established performance indicators; administer contracts, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PeopleSoft, Hansen, FlowWorks, Prism, Crystal Reporting.
• Well-developed communication skills, written and verbal to prepare reports, make oral presentations and liaise with a variety of individuals i.e., Councillors, general public, contractors, etc.
• Strong understanding of legislative requirements of locate legislation and associated penalties.
• Valid G Driver’s License in good standing.

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

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health.
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan.
• Accrue Vacation monthly 3 weeks per annum.
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays.
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance.
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion.

Work Mode & Job Location:

In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 2 Copper Road, Brampton worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

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.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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