Water/Wastewater Enforcement Officer
City of Vaughan
- Vaughan, ON
- $3,186-3,428 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A three (3) year Community College Diploma in Civil/Environmental Technology or suitable equivalent.
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience, with expertise in environmental monitoring programs, including monitoring and sampling experience, equipment handling and maintenance procedures.
- Working knowledge of sample preservation, sampling procedures, interpreting lab results, operating field monitoring equipment and legal evidence collection.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a standing of a Certified Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (MLEO).
- Computer literate and proficient in MS Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, PeopleSoft etc., working knowledge of ArcGIS and willingness to learn other specialized computer software applications and techniques as required.
- Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills; excellent oral and written communication skills on technical and non-technical matters, including effective report writing.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant environmental legislation.
- Possesses and maintains a valid CPR and First Aid Certificate.
- Possesses a current valid Ontario āGā driver's license, in good standing, with access to a reliable vehicle for corporate business.
- Successful candidate(s) will be required to submit a clear Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to commencing employment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of law enforcement procedures and techniques for the collection of evidence.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict and defuse situations.
- Ability to self-manage, and identify issues, challenges, and opportunities and propose solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the Public, Staff, Members of Council, Consultants, and Industry.
- Knowledge of, and demonstrated ability in, the City's core competencies and relevant functional competencies.
- Ability to work in wastewater infrastructure where movement may be restricted on an occasional basis. Entrance to the smallest manhole would be 1200mm (48 inches) in diameter, with ladder access to piping at the base of the manhole.
- Ability to monitor gases such as hydrogen sulphide prior to entering any manhole.