Environmental Compliance Officer (Barrie)

Environmental Compliance Officer

About the Job

Protect Ontario's air, land, water, species at risk and their habitats. Join our team as an Environmental Compliance Officer and play a crucial role in protecting Ontario's environment. You'll conduct inspections, collect samples, and ensure compliance with environmental laws. Responsibilities

Conduct detailed inspections independently, check compliance, and write reports for various programs. Respond to environmental incidents, follow up to ensure rules are followed, and report on possible environmental impacts. Find, study, and solve complex environmental problems, including when the causes are unclear.Provide authoritative advice on environmental laws. Suggest fixes or legal actions and ensure compliance programs are followed. Testify in court and issue official orders. Maintain good communication with relevant parties, the public, and clients. Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements

Valid class G driver's license or equivalent. Specialized Knowledge and Experience

Interpret and apply environmental legislation, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, and quality standards to assess and promote regulatory compliance. Knowledge of environmental sciences, technology, and protection, including:

Pollution sources and controls for stationary and mobile sources Spills contamination impacts and clean-up responsibilities Water treatment processes (drinking water and wastewater) Actions required to address adverse water quality incidents Sample collection and field measurement equipment and techniquesIndicators of impacts to human health, flora/fauna, and the natural environment

Judgement, Decision-Making, Influence and Compliance

Evaluate situations, assess non-compliance risks, interpret and enforce regulatory requirements. Recommend corrective measures and influence others to adopt specific actions. Conflict Management and Partnership

Identify and take appropriate action in response to issues. Foster open and constructive dialogue to proactively address and defuse potential conflicts. Use communication skills, both oral and written, to explain complex information, maintain documentation, and use computer software. Experience building relationships and providing professional guidance to diverse clients.Integrity, Self-Awareness and Stress Management

Maintain integrity by aligning actions with organizational values. Monitor and evaluate work quality against policies and standards. Work unsupervised in the field, under pressure, and manage stress. Maintain impartiality and awareness of impact on others. Benefits

A defined benefit lifetime pension plan Parental leave top-up advantages, including for adoptive parents Comprehensive health plan Life and disability insurance Flexible work arrangements Collegial and professional work culture Career growth and development opportunities across many business areasOn-the-job training to aid your success in the role Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applicants with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. We are committed to preventing and removing barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodations to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status, and religion.Job Details

Job Term: 1 Permanent Job Code: 61507 - Environmental Officer 4 Salary: $1,584.94 - $1,948.86 per week Location: Barrie, Central Region Position Language: English Work Hours: Schedule 3.7 Category: Inspections and Investigations

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