The City of Port Colborne, located on the south coast of the scenic Niagara region, Niagara’s Port of Call has found the perfect balance – successful industrial and commercial sectors, comfortable and scenic residential areas, white sand beaches, unique culinary choices, the world class Sugarloaf Marina, fishing, golfing, trails, shopping districts along the historic Welland Canal – truly a community that adds to the overall Niagara Experience. 

The City of Port Colborne is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate as Environmental Compliance Supervisor. The Environmental Compliance Supervisor is responsible for the creation, implementation, and ongoing management of the programs, plans, policies, procedures, and systems necessary for the City of Port Colborne to comply with all federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Manager of Environmental Services, the following outlines the duties and responsibilities of the position:

  • Coordinate the application, maintenance, and/or amendment of all environmental approvals, permits and/or licenses required by the Corporation.
  • Act as a key contact for any environmental compliance issues internally and externally.
  • Track and communicate changes in legislative and regulatory requirements and recommend action.
  • Prepare and deliver compliance-related communications, education and training to the public, suppliers/contractors, staff, and Council.
  • Report any non-compliant incidents to the appropriate Provincial and/or Federal department and work with management and/or staff to ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
  • Coordinate required data and monitoring to prepare and submit all legislated annual reports (water quality, energy and greenhouse gas emissions, salt management, stormwater, wastewater), and complete related Council reports to ensure regulatory compliance under the City’s licences and approvals.
  • Coordinate and oversee any Ministry compliance inspections.
  • Develop, administer maintain and monitor processes, policies, procedures and conditions for he CLI-ECAs, MDWL and DWWP.
  • Direct environmental programs, such as, energy conservation programs, aboveground storage tanks, spill prevention/control, hazardous waste management/disposal, salt management, excess soils, and coordinate employee training.
  • Review and revise current bylaws or create new bylaws, as appropriate, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Lead and assist with the development, maintenance, and continual improvement of the City’s Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) to ensure accreditation is maintained.
  • Coordinate water loss control programs and strategies, focusing on customer water usage and distribution system losses, to meet the long-term strategic objectives of the City. 
  • Manage, direct, and coordinate projects as assigned. Prepare or review RFPs/RFQs/tenders as needed.
  • Complete or assist with Provincial and/or Federal funding applications.
  • Attend meetings and act as a City representative on various committees and working groups.
  • Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • University undergraduate degree or college diploma in Engineering and/or Environmental Science or related discipline.
  • Five (5) years’ experience directly related to environmental compliance, water/wastewater operations, environmental sampling and analysis, environmental project management or environmental quality management, preferably in a municipal setting.
  • Specific working knowledge of Environmental laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies as they relate to environmental management in a municipal context, including the Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Clean Water Act, and Environmental Protection Act.
  • Knowledge of the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard.
  • Progressive leadership experience, in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
  • Valid class “G” driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the City.
  • Strong data management and analytical skills.

For more details, please see the Job Description here

This is a full-time permanent position with a salary range of $87,446 - $102,300 for a 35 hour week, and comes with a comprehensive compensation package including Benefits and Omers Pension Plan.

To confidentially explore this exciting and challenging opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter quoting Competition #2024-72 by 4:00 pm, on October 9, 2024:

66 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, Ontario L3K 3C8 
or by e-mail to: hr@portcolborne.ca

 

We thank all those who apply but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Port Colborne is an equal opportunity employer.  Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Human Resources staff of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate.