Program Manager, Drinking Water Demand ManagementRequisition ID: 46319 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 FunctionThe Program Manager, Drinking Water Demand Management is responsible for the technical leadership, strategic development, and operational delivery of the City?s comprehensive Drinking Water Demand Management Program. This role directs the design and implementation of policies, programs, and regulatory tools aimed at reducing potable water consumption, improving system efficiency, and ensuring long-term sustainability of municipal water resources under conditions of climate variability and population growth. The Program Manager participates in cross departmental sustainability initiatives, including program piloting and implementing changes to the building/plumbing code and also manages the capital and operating budgets and all associated procurement, grant, and partnership opportunities associated with the program. We are looking for a strategic and collaborative Program Manager for Drinking Water Demand Management to lead one of the City?s most impactful environmental programs?helping ensure a sustainable water future for generations.The position reports to the Associate Director, Waterworks Design and manages a team comprised of Policy Analysts, Project Managers, Planning Analysts and Assistants, By-law Officers, Engineering Assistants and clerical staff. The position works closely with Engineering teams, other City Departments, and various external senior level partners, stakeholders, agencies and the public. Key contacts are Senior Waterworks Utility Engineers, Waterworks Operations, City Communications, Legal Services, Parks, Civic Facilities, and Development, Buildings and Licensing, Metro Vancouver and regional peers.Specific Duties and Responsibilities Leads strategic planning, policy development, and implementation of the City?s Drinking Water Demand Management Strategy to address climate change and population growth impacts on drinking water resources, including: Develop and implement comprehensive water demand management strategies. Conduct sector analysis, engagement and outreach for residential, industrial, commercial, institutional and civic water users and design and deliver programs to increase water use efficiency. Research and recommend water conservation driven policies and rate structures Utilize advanced meter reading technology and data to inform programs targeting high consumption and leakage on the private side Foster civic water use reduction and leak management programs. Oversee customer service programs in support of water demand management. Manages accountability and reporting for the City?s water demand management goals and targets set out in the Drinking Water Demand Management Strategy. Develops the annual work plan, budgeting and all associated procurement, grant, and partnership opportunities associated with the program. Manages updates, administration and enforcement of the City?s Drinking Water Conservation By-law, including public communication campaigns and annual staged water restriction enforcement. Researches and reports on best practices, prepares feasibility studies, performs busin