Job Description

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada's largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

Job ID #31332: Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Programming - Ravines & Waterways

Union:

Non-Union

ID #: A15337

Close date:

Interested applicants please submit your application online at

www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city

by 4:00 p.m. on

September 3, 2025.

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.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Manager, Infrastructure Renewal, the Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Programming, Ravines & Waterways provides leadership to subordinate staff, in a multi-functional workforce engaged in delivery and direction of services to the public and internal clients. Recommends policy and improvement strategies in the delivery of ravines and waterways infrastructure services to meet mandated goals and objectives.





Accountable for ensuring that ravines and waterways (including natural channels, erosion control features, structural culverts, and stormwater outfalls) infrastructure programming and management activities, condition assessment and long-term programming of the ravines and waterways program are delivered in accordance with established guidelines through the effective and efficient use of resources. Using a "best practices" approach, develops and delivers quality services in a timely and cost effective manner. Instils a customer services focus in the Section.





Implements strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Sets above average standards and leads by example. Functions as mentor to subordinate staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will assume the day-to-day project management responsibilities for the Infrastructure Renewal Section, 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 assume responsibility for the development of accepted project management practices for Infrastructure Programming within the Division.





The Senior Project Manager is accountable to the Manager, Infrastructure Renewal for ensuring the programming of the Ravines and Waterways Infrastructure Capital Program within the Structures Program is delivered in accordance with city and provincial standards with minimal disruption to the public and in the most effective and efficient manner consistent with the City of Hamilton Mission and Vision.

GENERAL DUTIES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

Provide creative leadership and direction to staff within the Section. Promote teamwork and integration between internal and external parties participating in cross functional and cross program initiatives.





In coordination with Operations and Systems Planning, plan, manage, and coordinate the inspection, prioritization, and rehabilitation of approximately 120 km of municipally owned watercourses across Hamilton's urban and rural areas.





Monitor the progress of comprehensive, interdependent infrastructure programming and infrastructure management initiatives as they pertain to project and asset management. Ensure balanced delivery of service/price/quality resources in compliance with legislative requirements and consistent with the City of Hamilton Mission and Vision.





Develop policies and procedures for improved stewardship and accountability, risk management and financial efficiency for the City's ravines and waterways capital programs. Results oriented and persistent in ensuring objectives are accomplished.





Support public engagement and Council communications by preparing reports, risk assessments, mapping, and summaries of remedial strategies for community or stakeholder review.





Prepare and recommend three year detailed and four to twenty year long-range strategic capital budgets for ravines and waterways initiatives required for the sustained, integrated operation and management of the Public Works Department. Ensure all requirements of a capital project (i.e. land acquisition, environmental assessment, project scope, etc.) have been met to enable the construction to take place in the year forecast.





Prepare and recommend management systems for infrastructure programming and management as they pertain to ravines and waterways initiatives required for the sustained, integrated operation and management of the Public Works Department. Recommend changes to corporate policies identifying economic, financial and risk impacts. Recommend changes to procedures identifying technical, economic, risk and financial impacts.



Prepare or review, as required, technical reports arising out of this area of responsibility for presentation to various committees of the City. Participate in infrastructure benchmarking programs as they pertain to infrastructure programming and management.





Prepare and develop continuous updates for the City's Natural Asset and Stream Health reports, asset manual and overall asset management plan.





Lead the evaluation and implementation of capital works related to stream erosion, embankment failures, exposed infrastructure, sediment control, debris management, and fish passage impediments.





Oversee the City's Watercourse Condition Assessment Inspection Program using mobile GIS-based tools (e.g., Collector App), ensuring consistency in condition rating and identification of deficiencies for prioritization.





Review and interpret field data to assess risks to public safety, private property, and critical infrastructure (e.g., sanitary sewer or stormwater outfalls exposed by erosion), and make recommendations on immediate, moderate, or long-term rehabilitation needs.





Integrate findings from annual watercourse assessments into multi-year capital planning and State of the Infrastructure reporting, ensuring funding alignment and risk-based prioritization.





Participate and as required act as spokesperson in discussions/presentations on the topic of infrastructure programming as it pertains to asset management issues. Attend various Committee/Council and public meetings as required.





Liaise with the Ministry of Environment (M.O.E.), Conservation Authorities, rail authorities, and other agencies, as well as professional associations regarding infrastructure asset management programming strategies as required.





Empower and develop reporting staff to perform their work in an independent manner.





Ensure that employees are provided with and use the appropriate equipment, material and/or procedures required to perform the assigned duties. Ensures that all employees perform work in accordance with applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures. Ensures that appropriate action is recommended for those employees who do not work in compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.





Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.





Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Extensive demonstrated knowledge of engineering practices and theories normally acquired by successfully completing a relevant university degree (i.e. civil engineering) or proven relevant ravine and natural water systems work experience.



2. Registered as a Professional Engineer or eligible to get a Professional Engineer license in the Province of Ontario - required.



3. Extensive knowledge of capital programming and budgeting.



4. Extensive knowledge of engineering and asset management theories practices and trends to implement and continuously improve an asset management plan for the City of Hamilton.



5. Extensive knowledge of Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Stormwater Management Planning & Design Manual, Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process, Ontario Water Resources Act, Fisheries Act, and Environmental Protection Act, Conservation Authority regulations and associated guidelines for erosion hazard limits and natural channel design.



6. Experience in the implementation of large scale ravine and natural water systems infrastructure capital programs and initiatives.



7. Experience in the development of municipal Natural Asset and Stream Health reporting tools and /or the development of municipal infrastructure policies.



8. Knowledge of concepts related to terrestrial and aquatic ecology, restoration ecology, and green infrastructure, as well as concepts related to hydraulic analysis and fluvial geomorphology, is considered an asset.



9. Possesses a demonstrated record of strong leadership and guidance, technical competence, customer focus, innovation/creativity, team advocacy, staff delegation and empowerment, staff development and be committed to results.



10. Experience in the implementation and use of Infrastructure Management Systems.



11. Highly developed ability to articulate a vision to lead and inspire others.



12. Highly effective leadership, facilitation, communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills.



13. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a large multi-disciplinary staff in a results oriented environment and in a predominantly unionized environment.



14. Experienced in designing and delivering customer focused programs and services.



15. Ability to deal effectively with elected officials, representatives of other levels of government, management, peers, staff and the general public.



16. Thorough knowledge and understanding of statutes, regulations and by-laws affecting the department/section.



17. Knowledge of collective bargaining process.



18. Working knowledge of computer software applications.

SALARY:

Salary Grade 7

HOURS:

35 per week

THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE

Disclaimer:

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

Terms:

The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.