Environmental Engineering Officer

Reporting to the General Manager Operations, the Environmental Engineering Officer provides an important role in managing projects such as waste management, landfill operations and water quality management, energy monitoring, environmental assessments, updating policies and undertaking studies as required.

The primary responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to) the following :

• Coordinate in compliance with applicable regulations and legislation, the Town’s Waste Management program, including the municipal Landfill and associated Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA), landfill monitoring, garbage and recycling collection, household hazardous waste, leaf and yard waste, electronic waste, equipment, contract administration, data collection, collection schedules and depots.
• Coordinate the Town’s Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) in compliance with the applicable regulations and legislation. Act as the DWQMS representative and implementation lead.
• Assist Waterworks Department in the coordination and completion of the Community Lead Testing Program.
• Assist the Waterworks and Roads and Services divisions in the coordination and maintenance of the Town’s Sewer-Use Compliance Program.
• Administer the Town’s tree inventory program identifying emerald ash bore and related action items.
• Provide assistance and guidance to the Town Planner on development related environmental matters, including the review of plans and reports as may be required.
• Manage eco-friendly weed control program and service contract for the Town.
• Review of environmental risk assessment and remediation requirements and studies for contaminated sites in the area.
• Undertake Public Education & Promotion Programs and organize community events (i.e., PitchIn! Day, Swap Days, Earth Day, etc.).
• Prepare tenders and request for proposals for related environmental programs.
• Prepare reports to advisory committees and council on Operations matters, and attend committee and council meetings on an as required basis.
• Provide associated administrative support to the General Manager, Operations including tracking expenses, approving invoices, contract administration, budgeting, purchasing, and reporting.
• Strong overall understanding of current environmental issues and programs, including brownfields, environmental assessments and monitoring, energy management, water / wastewater management, and stewardship programs, etc.
• Conduct research and compile data as required.
• Work in accordance with applicable Provincial and Municipal regulations and legislation including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and work in accordance with the corporate strategy, and all policies and procedures of the Town relevant to the work.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of :

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