Backflow Prevention Program Coordinator - Guelph, Canada - The City of Guelph

The City of Guelph

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Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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About Our Organization:

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of 2000 full and part-time employees who deliver services the community relies on every day.

Together, we are bringing to life Guelph's vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment.

As a regional top employer, the City of Guelph values its employees and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, opportunities for professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and many roles with flexible work options.

Our corporate values are integrity, service, inclusion, wellness, and learning.

Guelph is consistently ranked as one of the best places in Canada to live, work, and play—all good reasons to consider a career in this beautiful city.

Job Summary:

Your role:

Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of the corporate Backflow Prevention Program.
Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of the corporate On-Site Sewage System Program.
Recommend changes and/or enhancements to the City's Backflow Prevention Bylaw, Backflow Prevention Program, processes & procedures.
Recommend changes and/or enhancements to the On-Site Sewage System Program, processes & procedures.
Complete technical review and enter all backflow test reports and surveys in the AMANDA software program.
Complete technical review and enter all onsite sewage system surveys in the AMANDA software program.
Maintain filing system for all properties in conjunction with the Backflow Prevention program.
Maintain status of properties in the Amanda software program with respect to the Backflow Prevention program and onsite sewage system program.
Prepare letters and correspondence for annual testing of backflow prevention devices, cross connection surveys, onsite sewage system surveys and notices to property owners.
Research ownership of all applicable properties in the City of Guelph to ensure accurate data is available for the Backflow Prevention program and On-Site Sewage System program.
Liaise with contractors, property owners and tenants regarding their responsibilities with respect to the Backflow Prevention program and On-Site Sewage System program.
Arrange inspections and meetings for the Mechanical Inspection Team, when needed.
Maintain active membership in The Ontario Backflow Administrators Committee.
Schedule inspections for inspection services, when needed (backup role only).
Complete permit and inspection filing for inspection services, as needed.
Assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Possess an Ontario Water Works Association Backflow Certification or be willing to obtain within a reasonable period (approx. 12 months).
Excellent customer service skills with sound judgment and decisionmaking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders, and the general public.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Ability to problem solve, analyze, and interpret technical and numerical information and research alternatives.
Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a demanding environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
General knowledge of plumbing and/or backflow prevention would be an asset
Experience in the Amanda software programs would be an asset.

Rate:

$27.07-$33.24/hour

How to apply:

Thursday, August 24, 2023. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace.

We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.