Manager, Water Resource Systems

Infrastructure, Planning and Growth Management | Asset Management & Capital Planning
1 Vacancy | Non-Union | Permanent Full-Time

Located on the historic, 386-kilometreTrent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. The city has been named one of 52 destinations to visit in 2025 by the New York Times.

The City has been shaped by its connection to the waterway, nature, and by the people who call it home. Peterborough is a community of doers and dreamers that are resourceful, passionate, creative and brimming with local pride.

Before it was ever known as Peterborough, this land was called Nogojiwanong – Ojibwe for “the place at the foot of the rapids.” Today, the city remains continuously in motion, guided by a deep sense of community and connection. The City is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, known collectively as the Williams Treaty First Nations.

Job Details

Reporting to the Director, Asset Management & Capital Planning, the Manager, Water Resource Systems, provides leadership and strategic direction in the management of the City’s stormwater, sanitary and natural infrastructure systems. This role leads complex studies, infrastructure planning initiatives, environmental assessments, watershed planning and climate adaptation projects that support sustainable growth and long-term infrastructure planning across the corporation.

The successful candidate will oversee the Water Resource Systems team — a small but mighty group of dedicated professionals — while managing consultant-led projects, providing technical expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders, and collaborating with regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, consultants and the public on matters related to water resources, flood reduction and municipal infrastructure planning.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading Environmental Assessments, watershed studies, master plans and climate adaptation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of stormwater, sanitary and natural infrastructure systems.
• Knowledge of relevant municipal, environmental and planning legislation.
• Experience with infrastructure asset management, capital planning and sustainable development principles.
• Proficiency with GIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.

Leadership & Communications

• Proven leadership and project management experience, including coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, agencies, consultants, Indigenous communities and the public.

Salary

Classification for this position: Non-Union Job Class 7

Salary Range: $145,121 - $158,627

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to apply through our online portal.

Please submit 1 file containing a résumé and cover letter (ensure your name is in the title of the document), no later than 11:59 p.m. on June 12, 2026.

Any questions can be directed to People & Culture at recruiting@peterborough.ca.

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