About this role
Senior Engineer - Sewer Utility Programs & InvestigationsRequisition ID: 46937 OrganizationVancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC?s Top Employers and Canada?s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.Main Purpose and FunctionThis Senior Engineer position provides both strategic and operational leadership for the Sewer Utility Programs & Investigations team within the Sewers & Drainage Design Branch. The role serves as the senior technical lead for sewer investigations, inflow and infiltration (I&I), source control, pollution prevention and sewer utility regulatory programs. The position is responsible for identifying emerging sewer system issues, directing investigation programs, developing mitigation strategies, and translating operational and environmental findings into asset management priorities, capital investment decisions, and utility policies.The Senior Engineer leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for sewer utility programs, investigations, public stewardship initiatives, and branch support and governance functions. The position is accountable for team performance, program delivery, budget oversight, regulatory compliance, stakeholder relationships, and continuous improvement across the sewer utility program portfolio.Specific Duties and Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership for sewer utility programs related to inflow and infiltration (I&I), pollution prevention, source control, and sewer system investigations, ensuring achievement of program objectives and alignment with branch priorities. Acts as Deputy Sewage Control Manager (as appointed by the GVS&DD Board), with accountability for administering the GVS&DD Sewer Use Bylaw within the City, including oversight of Waste Discharge Permits, enforcement approaches, and regulatory coordination Oversee the Sewer and Watercourse Bylaw and associated policies, ensuring ongoing alignment regulatory requirements, organizational objectives, and industry standards. Represent the sewer utility at a senior level with internal and external partners, including Metro Vancouver, on matters related to regulatory compliance, source control, inflow and infiltration, and regional collaboration initiatives. Lead strategic integration of sewer utility program priorities, risks, performance insights, and emerging issues into asset management, capital planning, and investment decision-making processes. Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team, including Engineers, Project Managers, and Program Coordinators, providing direction, oversight, and accountability for performance management, labour and employee relations, disciplinary matters, conflict resolution, and professional development. Provide strategic oversight of the Branch's sewer utility program portfolio, establishing priorities, governance processes, resource allocation, and performance expectations to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, corporate objectives, and long-term infrastructure planning. Provide leadership for program governance, safety, and risk management related to sewer utility programs, promoting effective risk controls, safe work practice and continuous improvement. Provide oversight of program and branch financial performance, including budget development, exp