Job Description

Posting date: September 15, 2022

Job Title: Water/Wastewater Environmental Compliance Inspector

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting number: EX22-1090

Status: Limited position

Estimated Probable Duration: Seven (7) Months

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: No

Range of Pay: $31.21 to $39.37 per hour

Start date: To follow selection process

Initial Reporting Location: St. Clair Depot
Eligible to : Yes (part time)

Section: Compliance and Operational Support
Division: Water/Wastewater Treatment and Compliance
Department: Growth and Infrastructure

Duties: Under the general supervision of the Water/Wastewater Legislative Compliance Supervisor. * Administer and enforce CGS Water and Wastewater By-laws and statutes.

• Provide information and interpretation of by-laws to stakeholders including City officials, business representatives and the public. Mediate resolutions with non-compliant customers.
• Perform field investigations including sampling and inspecting public and private properties as required to assess compliance. When required, enforce compliance through the issuance of notices and orders.
• Install, maintain, retrieve and calibrate field-monitoring instrumentation; compile, review and interpret field-monitoring data.
• Inspect water/wastewater structures and assist Water/Wastewater Environmental Compliance Officers with investigations and the collection of water/wastewater samples.
• Co-ordinate and collect routine and legal samples (water and wastewater) for analysis to determine compliance with existing standards and regulations. Provide interpretation of field inspections/investigations, analytical results and other relevant data.
• Collect, compile, maintain and present evidence required for court action. Prepare court documents.
• Attend court to give evidence and testify at trials and hearings as directed. Conduct follow-up inspections after prosecution to prevent recurrence or the continuation of infractions.
• Issue Part 1 Offence charges, as required.
• Prepare reports and correspondence regarding the status of an ongoing investigation or complaint related to Water and Wastewater issues. Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Participate on the 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 required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Community College diploma in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Public Administration or other related discipline from a recognized Community College with Canadian accreditation.
• Must hold and maintain one of the following: (1) Class I Water Distribution Drinking Water Operator License or (2) Water Quality Analyst Certification through the Ontario Water/Wastewater Certification Office (OWWCO).
• Must obtain within six (6) months of hire and maintain Operator-In-Training (OIT) Certification in Wastewater Collection through the Ontario Water/Wastewater Certification Office (OWWCO).
• Certification as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (MLEO) is considered an asset.
• Over one (1) year up to and including two and one-half (2) years of related municipal experience in law enforcement and interpreting water and wastewater analytical data with an understanding of industrial processes which generate wastewater.
• Demonstrated understanding of municipal by-law enforcement procedures and methods.
• Demonstrated understanding of application of environmental science and techniques, sampling, analytical procedures and interpretation of test results.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental issues, regulations and standards with a focus on water and wastewater.
• Demonstrated understanding of water distribution systems, wastewater collection and treatment systems and of the processes and practices used in Source Control programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Water/Wastewater By-laws and courtroom procedures.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills in dealing with peers, supervisors, and the general public. Must be able to deal with CGS staff and outside agencies in a courteous and effective manner.
• Must be physically capable of lifting and handling equipment and objects weighing 22.68 kgs.
• Must be able to perform all designated duties within a confined space, including entry.
• Demonstrated ability related to the use of computer software and administrative systems in a Windows environment (e.g. word processing applications, spreadsheets, databases, file maintenance, and information input/retrieval, etc.).
• 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 record and personal insurance coverage.

How to Apply:

Resumes quoting EX22-1090 are invited and will be received by the City of Greater Sudbury's Human Resources and Organizational Development Division, by e-mail at or fax at 705-688-3979, for the above noted position until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2022. Any application received after this deadline will not be considered.

For further instructions on how to apply to this position, please visit our section.

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