Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Environmental Operations Manager, this position enforces designated environmental bylaws and investigates infractions; assists with the management of the environmental management system (EMS) and environmental projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects and investigates residential, commercial, industrial and institutional properties and public right-of-way to ensure compliance with environmental bylaws.
• Enforces environmental bylaws, including public education, investigation, issuing warnings and tickets and working with solicitors on summary conviction offences.
• Assists with development and revision of environmental bylaws.
• Conducts environmental sampling for environmental protection projects and bylaw enforcement. 
• Assists with the development and revision of an environmental management system (EMS).
• Maintains records of all bylaw enforcement, investigations, environmental sampling and EMS reporting.
• Assists with environmental spills and/or contaminated site remediation through testing, site visits, site inspection and reporting.
• Assists with special projects related to the activities of the Division, such as promotional events, community clean-ups, educational presentations, recycling activities.
• Responds to information requests from civic staff and the public relating to bylaw and environmental protection. 
• Assists with the review of development plans to ensure principles of sustainable development.
• Assists with the preparation of brochures and other information measures designed to improve customer service.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from a recognized two-year, post-secondary environmental engineering technology program.
• Two years’ related experience.
• Certification, or eligibility for certification, as an Applied Science Technologist with the Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5A Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of environmental issues relating to municipalities.
• Knowledge of regulatory enforcement procedures.
• Knowledge of environmental sampling procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate and current records.
• Ability to present evidence in a Court of Law.
• Ability to deal effectively with public and co-workers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with Microsoft Office software.