Water/wastewater Environmental Compliance Officer - Greater Sudbury, Canada - City of Greater Sudbury

City of Greater Sudbury

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Greater Sudbury, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Section:
Compliance and Operational Support

Division:
Water/Wastewater Treatment and Compliance

Department:
Growth and Infrastructure

Initial Reporting Location:
St. Clair

Job Status:
Permanent Position

Affiliation:
Inside Unit

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required:
No

Range of Pay:
Group 14 - $36.43 to $44.70 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.
This position is eligible to work remotely on a part-time basis.

Characteristic Duties:
Under the general supervision of the Manager of Compliance and Operational Support.

Administer and enforce CGS Water and Wastewater bylaws and statutes, and act as the Risk Management Inspector (RMI).
Administer various CGS Water and Wastewater subsidy and rebate programs.
Provide information and interpretation of bylaws and source protection policies and instruments to stakeholders including officials, business representatives and the general public. Mediate resolutions to noncompliant customers.
Perform field investigation including sampling and inspecting public and private property as required to assess compliance; when required, enforce via issuing notices, orders, or the laying of charges as appropriate. Install, maintain, retrieve and calibrate field monitoring instrumentation; compile, review and interpret field monitoring data.
Evaluate risk assessments, inspect structures and assist in resolving Source Protection Plan noncompliance conditions. Liaise with internal and external parties and coordinate joint inspections.
Coordinate and collect routine and legal samples for analysis to determine compliance with existing standards and regulation. Provide interpretation and/or recommendations based on field investigations, analytical results and other data.
Collect, compile, maintain and present evidence required for court action and the preparation of court documents.
Provide Justice of the Peace with information to initiate court proceedings and serve summons on accused persons and subpoenas on witnesses. Attend Environmental Review Tribunal as directed.
Attend court to give evidence and testify at trials and hearings as directed, follow up inspections after prosecution to prevent recurrence or continuation of infractions.
Develop program statistics, key performance indicators and prepare reports related to Wastewater source control issues and the Drinking Water Source Protection Plan.
Provide written responses to requests regarding outstanding "Notices" or Orders under CGS's Water and Wastewater bylaws.
Manage agreements, Risk Management Plans and help in the implementation of pollution prevention programs.
Attend spill sites and act as the designate Site Supervisor in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act (EPA).
Prepare reports and correspondence regarding status of investigations or complaints as directed, and maintain complete and accurate records of complaints.
Assist with the development of operational and capital budget forecasts.
Participate on emergency spill response standby rotation.
Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
Perform other related duties as may be required.

Qualifications:

Successful completion of a Community College diploma in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Public Administration or other related discipline.
Must successfully complete MOE course content including "Property Entry Training Course" and the "Risk Management Official/Risk Management Inspector Course" as prescribed under the Clean Water Act with six (6) months of hire.
Certification as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer an asset.
Must obtain MOE operator certification in WWC within six (6) weeks of hire and maintain valid operational licences.
Over two and onehalf (21⁄2) years, up to and including five (5) years of related municipal experience in law enforcement and interpreting wastewater and water analytical data, and an understanding of industrial processes which generate wastewater.
Demonstrated understanding of municipal bylaw enforcement procedures and methods.
Demonstrated knowledge of environmental issues, regulations and standards with a focus on water and wastewater.
Demonstrated understanding of water supply and distribution systems, wastewater collection and treatment systems, processes and practices related to wastewater source control.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with peers, supervisors and the general public. Able to deal with CGS staff and outside agencies in a courteous and effective manner.
Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
French verbal and written skills considered an asset.
Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver's licence, have an acceptable driving re