Project Manager, Stormwater Planning

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• Job :
  Project Manager, Stormwater Planning
• Union: CUPE 1041
• Job Description  #: 2832
• Close date:
  Interested applicants please submit your application online at  by 4:00 p.m. on February 25, 2026.
• Duration: for up to 24 months
• This vacancy is for a period of up to 24 months as a result of a Leave of Absence
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Water/Wastewater Planning, the Project Manager, Stormwater Planning will provide leadership to subordinate staff in a team environment that shall focus on providing the Stormwater planning necessary for the City’s growth and redevelopment.

The Project Manager shall ensure that Stormwater planning activities are delivered in accordance with City, Provincial and Federal guidelines in a cost effective, efficient and timely manner.

You will assume the day-to-day responsibilities for the Stormwater planning elements of the Systems Planning Group, ensuring that the needs of the residents and businesses of the City of Hamilton are met and regularly exceeded and that these elements are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner in accordance with City and Provincial policies.

You will participate in multi-disciplinary teams comprised of staff not only from the Public Works Department, but from other City Departments and outside agencies in order to address development, redevelopment, permitting and environmental issues utilizing your Stormwater planning, design and coordination expertise.

The Project Manager will interact with consultants on Stormwater planning and functional design projects including the preparation of terms of reference, mathematical modeling and engineering analysis, oversee the collection of data, securing permits and approvals, and review/comment on consultants’ reports and recommendations related to the following areas:

• Watershed and Sub-watershed Studies
• Master Drainage Plans
• Stormwater Quality and Quantity
• Erosion Control and Remediation
• Natural Channel Design
• Hydrologic/Hydraulic Designs
• Sewer System Modeling
• Storm/Drainage Infrastructure Designs

Participates as a Subject Matter Specialist on various Corporate and Working Groups committees as required.

Recommends public consultation techniques and data requirements for Stormwater Planning and functional design projects.

Identifies and evaluates procedures to complete stormwater management activities.

Liaises with external agencies such as Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Working Groups, neighbouring Municipalities, Conservation Authorities and stakeholder groups.

Plays an enhanced leadership role, innovates and creates policy/procedure/solutions through research and development to understand and promote Best Practices and improving section’s technical performance.

Leads as subject matter technical expert for stormwater & water resources initiatives and system design.

Provides technical support for preparation of design and tender documents in accordance with the City, Provincial and Federal guidelines.

Receives and answers inquiries of a technical nature from public, staff in other departments, municipal and government agencies.

Writes reports, composes correspondence related to stormwater management issues.

Directs and…