Posted: Friday, March 31, 2023
Job Number: TC-23-09
Job Type: Temporary Full-time, Up to 8 Months, Union
Position Closing Date: Sunday, April 16, 2023



Choose Barrie

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.

Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.

Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.



The Opportunity

The Business Performance and Environmental Sustainability Branch is part of the Infrastructure and Growth Management Division. This branch develops, monitors, and manages processes that minimize divisional business risk; this includes process development, improvement, data management and benchmarking. They also strive to minimize environmental risk associated with growth and corporate infrastructure, including Source Water Protection, Climate change strategy, Sustainable Development Strategy, Contaminated site response, sewer use by-law, spill response, ground water and surface water monitoring and investigations, and site plan reviews. They also develop and minimize strategies that promote circular economy and environmental sustainability, which includes waste diversion programs, sustainable waste management strategy, public outreach, and education.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Environmental Sustainability, the Risk Management Inspector is responsible for performing the statutory duties of an appointed Risk Management Inspector as prescribed under Part IV of the Clean Water Act, 2006. Specifically, this position is responsible for conducting inspections; identifying threats; issuing enforcement orders to ensure compliance; prosecuting business owners and/or for non-compliance; and/or providing support to and/or participating in the development of Risk Management Plans to address existing and/or future activities where there could be significant drinking water threats. Additionally, this position inputs, tracks, and maintains Source Protection Plan related activities and information utilizing various tracking documents and databases; and participates in the preparation of reports to support and ensure compliance with reporting requirements under Part IV of the Clean Water Act. Lastly, this position provides technical advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders regarding the Source Protection Plan and/or drinking water systems. Overall, this position plays an integral role in continually safeguarding and protecting the quality and quantity of the City\'s drinking water to ensure that the residents and businesses of the City of Barrie can enjoy clean and safe drinking water.




Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture

• Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Three (3) year College Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering: Environmental Technology, Environmental Engineering Technology or related discipline
• Eligibility for and willingness to obtain Risk Management Inspector Designation through the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC)

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Aggregate Resources Act; Conservation Authorities Act; Crown Forest Sustainability Act; Environmental Protection Act; Fisheries Act; Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (LSPP) Requirements; Mining Act; Nutrient Management Act; Oil, Gas, and Salt Resources Act; Ontario Water Resources Act; Provincial Offences Act; Safe Drinking Water Act; Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) Requirements
• Thorough knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Clean Water Act - Source Water Protection Practices; Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Working knowledge of the following principles and standards: best management practices; industrial environment
  management systems; and responsible care and pollution prevention programs
• Thorough knowledge of municipal groundwater supply systems
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
  • perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
  • develop, promote, and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a political and community/client service
    environment
  • identify problems; develop and evaluate options; and implement solutions utilizing reason, judgment and prescribed resources
  • interpret and analyze data, identify challenges or opportunities, and make recommendations
  • verbally communicate information and ideas in a manner that can be understood by others
  • select and apply suitable mathematical methods to perform various calculations and analysis
  • set priorities, meet deadlines and manage work demands
• Intermediate skills include: Analytical; Customer Service; Interpersonal; Organizational; Report-writing; Research; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
• Advanced skills include: Record-keeping
• Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word), GIS software, and the Internet

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Ontario Class \xe2\x80\x9cG\xe2\x80\x9d Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*

• Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Procedure. Existing employees will be grandparented from this requirement.

Other Important Information

Location: Environmental Centre, 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario*

• Please note, the City has recently launched a Hybrid Work Program Procedure and pilot program for 2022 that may allow a hybrid work arrangement for employees who meet the eligibility requirements.

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2023 pay range:

• • Pay Level: Level 7
  • Yearly Salary: $66,375.40 to $79,552.20 per year
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $36.47 to $43.71 per hour

Don\xe2\x80\x99t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City\xe2\x80\x99s Education Equivalency Procedure to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/JobOpps.

• Position Equivalency Code: D

Please note that verification of educational credentials will be required from the preferred candidate prior to an employment offer.

The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclaimer: The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this position. For full position details, please request a copy of the by emailing HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.