Environmental Analyst

City of Port Colborne; Port Colborne; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

OMERS Pension

Job summary

The City of Port Colborne is seeking an Environmental Analyst to support regulatory compliance, data management and reporting. You will conduct technical research, monitor water quality data, coordinate inspections, and support DWQMS and stormwater programs.

This full-time, unionized position offers a 35-hour work week, a wage of $40.94 per hour with benefits and an OMERS Pension Plan. You will contribute to continual improvement and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• This role requires an undergraduate degree or higher in an environmental field.
• Designation CET, C. Tech or A. SC.T. is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years related experience, preferably in water and wastewater, or municipal setting.
• Valid driver's license (Class G).
• Strong writing, communication and data management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains compliance tracking systems and data for annual and regulatory reports.
• Monitors water quality data, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Analyzes trends in chlorine residuals, turbidity, and distribution parameters.
• Coordinates inspections and maintains records and documentation.
• Acts as QMS Representative and DWQMS program lead.
• Supports training for operators and licence upgrades; assists with energy and stormwater programs.
• Prepares performance indicators data and annual reporting materials.

Skills

Excellent writing

Communication skills

Data management

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Undergraduate degree or post graduate certificate in environmental science, engineering, geoscience or related discipline

Tools

None

Job description

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.

Reporting to the Environmental Compliance Supervisor, the Environmental Analyst conducts technical research and analysis, maintains databases and records, prepares reports and correspondence, tracks regulatory changes, supports investigations, develops metrics and dashboards, coordinates administrative requirements, and implements programs and initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains compliance tracking systems, prepares data for annual and regulatory reports.
• Monitors water quality lab sample data, adverse water incidents, and tracks corrective actions.
• Analyzes compliance trend data such as chlorine residuals, pressure monitoring, turbidity and other water distribution system parameters.
• Coordinates inspections, maintains records such as daily logs, equipment testing and records, adverse water samples, watermain commissioning documentation, and all water sample results.
• Serves as Quality Management System (QMS) Representative.
• Coordinates document control.
• Serves as management representative or program lead for the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS).
• Oversees management reviews, operational plans, risk assessments, internal and external audit programs, and continual improvement initiatives.
• Updates procedures and plans.
• Prepares data for performance indicators reporting.
• Administers DWQMS records and documentation.
• Coordinates training for water operators and assists with licence upgrading/maintenance.
• Works on continual improvement of the system, as required by the Province.
• Monitors wastewater compliance requirements.
• Prepares data for annual reports, tracks sampling and monitoring programs (overflows and bypass events), maintains records, and analyzes compliance data and trends.
• Maintains stormwater inventories.
• Tracks monitoring requirements, prepares reporting and mapping, manages data collection and analysis, and assists with implementation of stormwater compliance programs.
• Collects and analyzes utility data, tracks energy consumption.
• Identifies trends and savings opportunities.
• Assists in reporting.
• Administers energy management databases and programs.
• Conducts climate risk analyses, emissions tracking, performance monitoring, benchmarking.
• Supports implementation of corporate climate action plan.
• Maintains environmental compliance inventories and records.
• Conducts research, supports investigations, and assists with compliance.
• Performs water loss calculations, analyzes flow monitoring and meter data, tracks performance indicators and project outcomes.
• Supports grant applications.
• Acts as the staff liaison for the City’s Environmental Advisory Committee.
• Coordinate meetings, take minutes, coordinate staff updates, etc.
• Hosts public events, such as the rain barrel sale and tree giveaway.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or post graduate certificate in environmental science, engineering, geoscience or related discipline.
• CET, C. Tech or A. SC.T. designation.
• Minimum 2 years related experience, preferably in water and wastewater utility operations or municipal experience.
• Valid class “G” driver’s license.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task, with attention to detail.
• Strong data management and analytical skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

This is a full-time, unionized position working 35 hours per week. The rate is $40.94 per hour, and comes with a comprehensive compensation package including benefits and OMERS Pension Plan.

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.

The City of Port Colborne is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. The City is committed to accommodating people with a disability. Should you require any accommodations, we will work to meet your needs.

At the City of Port Colborne, we believe our people are our most important resource and as such we offer a supportive, inclusive and enriching work environment. With opportunities for growth and learning, along with a competitive and comprehensive compensation package, we invest in our employees, and foster a workplace which helps all individuals maximize their potential.