SENIOR ENGINEER

• Job ID: 57966
• Job Category: Engineering & Technical
• Division & Section: Solid Waste Management Services, SWM Infrastructure & Resource Management
• Work Location: 35 Vanley Cres, Toronto, M3J 2B7 
• Job Type & Duration: Full Time, Permanent

• Salary Range: Wage grade 7.5, $113,683 to $155,216 

  Ideal Hiring Zone: $127,728 to $138,484

• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week 
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 1 
• Posting Period: 14-Jan-2026 to 27-Jan-2026

Reporting to the Manager, Capital Delivery Unit, the Senior Engineer will provide project management, contract administration, and technical expertise to support the planning and execution of short and long term complex capital works projects.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develops, reviews, and implements detailed plans, projects, studies, and recommendations regarding program specific requirements; such as capital replacement of ageing equipment/infrastructure and new capital infrastructure.
• Manages assigned projects, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance and continuous learning.
• Conducts research into assigned area ensuring that such research takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government.
• Prepares estimates to assist in preparation of capital and operating budgets ensures that the project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Manages and provides leadership for assigned projects from inception to completion. Assesses funding, schedule, scope requirements, develops Terms of Reference, fully defines project deliverables and manages change conditions. Ensures effective teamwork, communication, manages stakeholder expectations, high standards of work quality, organizational performance, documentation and continuous learning.
• Provides technical expertise, contract and project management skills, controlling time, scope, budget and operational impacts of projects within the team and deals with confidential labour relations matters.
• Builds, maintains and ensures positive working relations, including all correspondence with stakeholders, consultants, building inspectors, contractors and government authorities associated with assigned projects.
• Effectively gathers relevant information and performs analysis on a wide range of data and issues, often of a high profile and sensitive nature, and in consultation with Senior Management team members as appropriate.
• Develops Request for Proposals and/or Tender documents to procure contracts for goods, capital works or services, evaluates responses and makes recommendations for award of contracts. Assists in the negotiation and execution of contracts and service agreements.
• Reviews and supervises consultants and/or contractor's work-progress and performance as it relates to the delivery of various capital projects to ensure adherence to schedule, funding and project scope. Finalizes contract payment and implements quality control/quality assurance.
• Provides timely input through the design development stage to ensure that project objectives are achieved.
• Prepares necessary reports, briefing notes and related presentation materials to Committee or Council for various projects within the Division
• Meets regularly with consultants, contractors and Divisional staff to ensure compliance with project scope, time and cost.
• Prepares or reviews, and advises on, studies, plans, specifications, design drawings and construction tenders regarding the construction and/or modification of SWMS systems and infrastructure.
• Secures permits and approvals as required from external agencies.
• Ensures compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and all other related provincial regulations and corporate and divisional safety standards and procedures.
• Develops and negotiates contracts, project changes involving time, scope and budget, and documentation to ensure the effective delivery of project goals.
• Manages change and risk in relation to projects.
• Establishes and maintains linkages to other units in the City to co-ordinate input and ensure effectivepartnership.
• Assists in the coordination and implementation of strategic plans and initiatives.
• Oversees and evaluates the work performance of external service providers with respect to quality,timeline, cost and completion of required tasks.
• Conducts investigations into waste management processes and provides technical support to the collection, transfer, processing and disposal functions
• Conducts technical problem investigations and participates in conducting studies, analysis, surveys,research and development for effective solution of complex engineering problemsConducts advanced research studies and works with the academic community and industry to drive innovative projects.
• Represents the Division at meetings with Committees, staff from other Divisions, agencies, community andspecial interest groups and other stakeholders.; attends project related community consultation meetings as required.
• Coordinates high-level project management of the section's work plans and triages time sensitive items for review
• Support special projects requiring multiple unit coordination or multi-divisional coordination as needed

Key Qualifications:

1. Post-secondary education in Electrical, Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
2. Must be a qualified engineer as defined by the Professional Engineers of Ontario.
3. Extensive experience in contract management, project management, program planning and implementation of capital infrastructure projects in the field of solid waste management, or comparable industry experience as it pertains to the application of multi-disciplinary engineering principles including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation/control and civil/structural, and practices related to the design, construction, operation and maintenance of major infrastructure facilities.
4. Experience in team lead capacity with a track record of innovative and result oriented leadership, ability to promote and foster teamwork, manage change, supervise/coach staff to enhance their development, and establish an environment for success.
5. Experience in financial management including preparing and monitoring capital works budgets.
6. Knowledge of the planning and execution of capital projects in a municipal context.
7. Must possess a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and have access to a vehicle to travel to various work locations in a timely and efficient manner.
8. Possession of PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) would be an asset.
9. Ability to plan, lead and manage multi-disciplinary projects of various scope with tight deadlines and provide work direction to contractors and consultants.
10. Excellent communication (oral and written), problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and to forge solid internal and external relations.
11. Comprehensive knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act and Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Act, and other relevant Municipal, Provincial, and Federal codes, bylaws, and regulations.
12. Ability to identify and/or create opportunities for involvement with initiatives and practices that promote inclusion of equity-seeking groups.
13. Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

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

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