Engineer

Job ID: 67403

Job Category: Engineering & Technical

Division & Section: Toronto Water, Water Infrastructure Management

Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street

Job Type & Duration: Permanent

Salary Range: $89,337.00 - $132,880.00

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: Non-Union

Number of Positions Open: 1

Posting Period: 20-OCT-2026 to 3-NOV-2026

Toronto Water is the City of Toronto division responsible for all aspects of drinking water treatment and supply, wastewater collection and treatment and stormwater management. The Division's seven business sections manage facilities and assets across the city, including treatment plants, pumping stations, water and sewer mains, laboratories and yards. Toronto Water serves 3.6 million residents in Toronto and surrounding regions, manages over $90 billion in assets and oversees a 10-year capital plan of approximately $19 billion.

The Water Infrastructure Management (WIM) section of Toronto Water is responsible for the long-term management of Toronto's water, wastewater and stormwater management assets to optimize infrastructure investment, levels of service and system performance. WIM provides engineering analysis, asset management, infrastructure planning, policy development and coordination across Toronto Water.

The successful candidate for this position will be a member of the Policy Development team. Working with other Toronto Water sections, City divisions and agencies, the Policy Development unit is responsible for leading the development of Toronto Water strategies, policies and guidelines to support programs addressing development and growth, service improvements, climate resilience and other emerging needs.

Major Responsibilities:

Your primary responsibilities as an Engineer will vary but you will be expected to:

• Develop, recommend and implement policies and procedures regarding program-specific requirements.
• Develop procedures, guidelines, technical standards and policies related to stormwater management and other water infrastructure.
• Conduct research and analysis on assigned areas while accounting for developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other orders of government.
• Review and analyze new technologies and leading industry practices to inform evidence-based policy development and strategic decision-making.
• Plan, investigate and prepare reports and recommendations concerning engineering problems of moderate complexity or assist senior engineers to resolve more complex problems.
• Manage assigned projects within established timeframes, ensuring effective teamwork, communication and high-quality and well-organized outputs.
• Review and provide constructive input on reports, drawings, design, analysis, policies, guidelines, procedures, bylaws and legislation.
• Represent Toronto Water as a technical specialist or stakeholder at meetings with other Toronto Water sections, City divisions, external agencies, the public and Councillors’ offices.
• Prepare technical reports, staff reports to Standing Committees or Council and content for public education or communication purposes.
• Prepare business cases, project charters, bid documents (e.g., RFPs, RFQs), terms of reference and scopes of work for consultant assignments.
• Lead and contribute to working groups, training sessions and presentations that support knowledge sharing and process improvement.
• Support partnership development and collaborative problem-solving.
• Support strategic engagement and consultation processes that inform policy development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

Your application for the role of Engineer must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
2. Completion of a post-secondary degree in civil, environmental or water resources engineering. Graduate education (Master’s degree) in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, public policy or planning would be considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
3. Minimum three years’ experience working in the planning, design or construction of municipal storm drainage and stormwater management infrastructure.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and write policies, procedures, strategies and guidelines.
5. Demonstrated research and analysis experience while accounting for developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other orders of government.
6. Strong ability to communicate with and present to a wide variety of audiences.
7. Demonstrated ability to write technical reports, briefing notes, reports to Committee and Council and responses to enquiries from external agencies and the public.
8. Ability to work independently, show initiative and good judgement and solve problems.
9. Project and stakeholder management skills to plan, lead, manage and implement multidisciplinary projects.
10. Interpersonal, conflict resolution, leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues from all levels of the organization.
11. Fundamental knowledge of federal, provincial and municipal requirements, regulations, policies and guidelines related to the job (e.g., Ontario Water Resources Act, Environmental Protection Act, Occupation Health & Safety Act) and experience in the application of such to water, wastewater and/or stormwater systems, infrastructure planning and management.
12. Project and contract management experience is considered an asset for this position.

Note To Current City of Toronto Employees

City of Toronto employees are eligible to apply for the posted job opportunity, but cannot hold two different jobs. To be considered for this job posting, you must indicate that you are a "Current City of Toronto employee" on the on-line application form, and provide your "Employee Number".

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.