Are you a results oriented, dedicated professional interested in undertaking diversified industrial, municipal and private pollution abatement programs and making a positive impact to environmental protection in the District? If so the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has an exciting opportunity for you by assessing and promoting and enforcing compliance with environmental legislation related to air, water and land pollution
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We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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Identify complex environmental problems and solutions
Provide technical expertise and advice on pollution control and environmental legislation requirements
Recommend remedial and/or legal action and ensure implementation of abatement programs
Testify in legal proceedings; prepare and issue Provincial Officer\'s Orders
Maintain effective liaison with stakeholders, the general public and clients
Monitor, and report on a wide variety of pollution sources, and participate in the Environmental Response Program
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
The positions require the successful candidates to have a valid class G driver\'s licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver\'s licence upon being hired.
You are proficient in English, as well as oral French at the advanced level (bilingual position(s) only).
Specialized Knowledge and Experience:
You have demonstrated knowledge of the theories, scientific principles and practices of environmental sciences, industrial/municipal processes and pollution controls
You have knowledge of contaminated site assessment techniques, spill assessment and clean-up techniques, sample collection and field measurement techniques
You have demonstrated knowledge and experience in environmental legislation (e.g. Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Pesticides Act), regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, and other statutes (e.g. Municipal Act, Fisheries Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act)
You have demonstrated field experience and ability to work independently, and under pressure to meet conflicting and changing deadlines
Problem Solving Skills and Judgement
You have strong problem solving skills to identify underlying issues, link issues with regulatory requirements and recommend appropriate corrective measures to address challenging situations
You can identify and take necessary, appropriate and timely action in response to complex and/or critical issues
You have judgement to evaluate and consider situational factors to make independent, timely decisions that align with policies, procedures and legislation.
Enforcement and Compliance Expertise
You have experience identifying situations of non-compliance and assessing the associated level of risk to determine appropriate corrective actions to achieve environmental and human health outcomes
You can accurately interpret, apply and enforce policies, procedures and legislation
Concern for Quality and Standards
You have integrity to ensure your actions are consistent with organizational values, policies and codes of conduct
You are able to monitor and evaluate work quality and processes against policies, standards and regulations
Communication and Relationship Management Skills
You have oral communication and active listening skills to explain complex policies, procedures and techniques and help ensure information is understood
You have written communication skills to accurately document information and prepare reports
You have experience developing and maintaining relationships, responding appropriately and providing direction to diverse internal and external clients in a professional manner
You can influence and persuade others to adopt a specific course of action
You have the ability to identify potential conflicts, facilitate open and constructive dialogue and proactively address and help diffuse potential conflicts
You use computer software applications (such as for Word Processing, Spread sheets, database and Network applications) to prepare letters, tables, reports, use electronic mail, and enter data or access information
Additional Information:
Address:
1 Bilingual Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 113 Amelia St, Cornwall, East Region
1 Bilingual Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 2430 Don Reid Dr, Ottawa, East Region
1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 113 Amelia St, Cornwall, East Region
Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 3.7
Category: Environment
Posted on: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Note:
This ad is also available in French.
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