Manager, Water and Wastewater Systems Planning

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• Job :
  Manager, Water and Wastewater Systems Planning
• Union:
  Non-Union
• Job Description  #: A9030
• Close date:
  Interested applicants please submit your application online at  by 4:00 p.m. on March 18, 2026.
• 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 Director, Water/Wastewater Planning & Capital, the Manager, Water & Wastewater Systems Planning will lead and be responsible for the overall concepts, planning, development and implementation of Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater (W/WW/SW) strategies supporting existing services as well as future growth within the City. Areas of focus include W/WW/SW programming and planning studies, development planning and review, master servicing and environmental assessment, system hydraulics and modelling, capital planning and infrastructure scope validation, and strategic maintenance and operational support activities.

This position will also support internal and external communication requirements for specific projects and initiatives undertaken by the division.

This position is accountable for establishing and achieving departmental/divisional goals and objectives through the effective and efficient use of financial and staff resources and reports on sectional performance against appropriate benchmarks. Expectations include use of a "best practices” approach in developing and delivery of quality services in a timely and cost-effective manner. The manager is expected to create a positive, respectful and collaborative work environment while instilling a customer service focus within the team.

The manager role is accountable for ensuring that infrastructure planning programs are provided in accordance with City and Provincial guidelines, policies and regulations with minimal disruption to the public and in the most effective and efficient manner consistent with the City of Hamilton Mission and Vision.

This position will lead a staff team to achieve goals and initiatives to protect the health and safety of the public and the environment by ensuring compliance with changing industry standards and regulations. Work will focus on improving W/WW/SW system performance, delivering cost-effective and reliable services, and applying sound municipal planning practices for both long- and short-term system improvement programs. In addition, this position will be responsible for interacting with the public, Council, and government agencies where appropriate to ensure support for programs and projects.

This is a leadership position for staff teams, providing guidance and coaching for overall career development and productivity on day-to-day activities as well as specific corporate, departmental and section projects and investigations. Work will include seeking new program methods, systems and techniques to support continuous improvement in the delivery of services within the City.

Responsibility also includes managing specific projects and programs with a variety of staff resource configurations ranging from individual work to leadership of cross-departmental teams, exercising leadership, guidance, technical competence, innovative problem-solving and the achievement of results in all such settings.

Assume responsibility for all planning related functions associated with W/WW/SW systems in Hamilton Water. These services will be tied directly to divisional responsibilities for specific programs to meet the changing needs of residents and businesses in the City of Hamilton. Work will also involve interaction with local stakeholders and members of the public to communicate information regarding the status and plans for water and wastewater systems that impact their community.

The Manager, Water & Wastewater Systems Planning is accountable for ensuring that the programs within the section are assigned effectively to staff and monitored to ensure successful performance and delivery with due consideration to the management of risk, and effective delivery of service, while in accordance with city and provincial guidelines. Work undertaken must be done to uphold the goal of continuous…