Regional Municipality of WaterlooCommissioner, Water and Wastewater ServicesPosition Level:Sr. ManagementPosition Type:Full-timeSalary Range$200,218.20 - $266,975.80Closing Date:June 22, 2026Will artificial intelligence (AI) be used during the hiring process?YesIs this posting for an existing vacancy?YesJob Number: 4459Vacancy Reason: BackfillLocation: 150 Frederick St - Regional Admin HeadquartersJob Category: AdministrationNumber of Positions: 1Department: Commissioner's Office - WWSDivision: Water and Wastewater Services Hours of Work: 35Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, hybrid: 3 days in-office / 2 days remoteGrade: Management/Management Support - Sr. Mgmt CommissionerAbout Us!The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to: Taking only what we need Leaving some for others Keeping the dish cleanThis agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, "Growing with Care," we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.The RoleCombines the technical depth of a senior engineering authority with the strategic scope of an executive leader to shape both water and wastewater systems and the organizational practices that support one of Canada's fastest-growing regions during a period of sustained growth, infrastructure investment, and increasing system complexity.Plays a critical role in safeguarding long-term water security, building trust with partners and the public, and providing Council with clear, accountable guidance on how infrastructure capacity, risk, and investment choices enable-or constrain-regional growth.Operates across three interconnected imperatives within a broader watershed governance framework, in coordination with the local Conservation Authority and provincial regulators: Ensuring the system can safely and reliably meet current and future demand. Protecting long-term water sources, recharge areas, and watershed health. Aligning infrastructure, land-use, and regulatory requirements in a transparent and disciplined manner.The Region operates a predominantly groundwater-dependent municipal water supply system, supported by surface water from the Grand River, and relying on a distributed network of municipal wells, treatment facilities, reservoirs, and sensitive aquifer systems . Within this context , water is not simply a utility service, it is a foundational enabler of community growth, public health, environmental stewardship, and economic vitality.Duties/Responsibilities Provides executive leadership for long-range water supply and wastewater planning, ensuring infrastructure capacity, system resilience, and sustainable yield principles are clearly understood and aligned with approved growth projections. Integrates competing operational, capital, asset, financial, and growth-related risks into a whole-system view, and provides clear direction on priorities, sequencing, and trade-offs. Provides timely, evidence-based advice on infrastructure readiness, servicing constraints, and growth staging to support informed decision-making and avoid unanticipated capacity or service disruptions. Serves as the Region's senior engineering authority for water and wastewater systems, with responsibility for ensuring decisions are grounded in sound engineering judg