Water Compliance Officer

at  Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks

Are you a results oriented, dedicated professional interested in helping protect Ontario’s valuable water resources, safeguarding drinking water and the environment while supporting the delivery of compliance with Ontario’s environmental legislation? If so, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has an exciting opportunity for you to make a positive impact to environmental protection in Ontario.
Effective January 1st, 2024 the salary range for this position is $1,584.94 to $1,948.86 per week in compliance with OPSEU Unified Bargaining Unit collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Environmental legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines and quality standards to assess regulatory compliance; to interpret intent of legislation, apply legal precedents and codes and to develop, negotiate and implement compliance actions
• Environmental sciences, technology and protection, including:
• Water treatment processes (drinking water and wastewater)
• Actions required to address adverse water quality incidents
• Pollution sources and controls for stationary and mobile sources
• Spills, contamination impacts and clean-up responsibilities
• Sample collection and field measurement equipment and techniques
• Indicators of impacts to; human health, flora/fauna and the natural environment

You will:

• Independently conduct complex inspections, assess compliance, prepare and review technical reports primarily focused on drinking water and wastewater facilities.
• Respond to environmental events, conduct follow-up to achieve compliance, including monitoring and reporting on potential impacts to the environment and human health.
• Identify, analyze and evaluate complex environmental problems and solutions where causes may not be immediately obvious.
• Provide technical expertise and advice on environmental legislation requirements
• Recommend remedial and/or legal action and ensure implementation of compliance programs
• Testify in legal proceedings; prepare and issue Provincial Officer’s Orders
• Maintain effective liaison with stakeholders, the general public and clients
• Participate in the Environmental Response Program outside of regular business hours