Environmental Compliance Coordinator

City of Windsor; Windsor; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Windsor seeks an Environmental Compliance Coordinator to lead environmental compliance on engineering projects and act as a Qualified Person for On-Site & Excess Soil management. You will coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure wastewater treatment plants, closed landfills and pumping stations meet permits and certifications.

The role requires a Master’s degree in engineering or geoscience with substantial experience, or a professional engineering/geoscientist license in Ontario,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or geoscience with 5+ years of progressive environmental experience.
• Engineering degree with 8+ years in a similar role and eligibility for PEO licensure.
• Must be licensed by the Professional Engineers of Ontario or be a registered Professional Geoscientist in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance on engineering assignments and act as "Qualified Person" for On-Site & Excess Soil Management per O. Reg. 406/19.
• Serve as primary liaison with regulatory agencies; ensure wastewater, landfills and pumping stations comply with permits and certifications.
• Support engineering tasks in Pollution Control; prepare specifications, cost estimates and tender documents for municipal infrastructure.

Skills

Regulatory liaison

Environmental regulations

Technical reporting

Project coordination

Education

Master’s Degree in Engineering (Environmental/Civil) or Geoscience

Professional Engineer (Ontario) license

Certificate of Registration under Professional Geoscientists Act (Ontario)

Job description

Why Windsor?

Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefitsthat supports professional growth.Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment,state-of-the-art facilities,iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks &gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.

Job Title: Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Job Posting Number: 2026-0381

Posting Type: Internal and External

Posting Period: Friday, October 30, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m

Department: Pollution Control

Union: Non-Union

Position Status: Temporary Full-Time

Job Code: NU0646

Grade/Class: NU13

Number of Positions: 1

Rate of Pay: $121,335.12 to $147,484.23 Annually

Shift Work Required: No

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager of Environmental Quality, this position will be responsible for:

• Serving as the lead for environmental compliance on various engineering assignments. This includes being the 'Qualified Person' for the On-Site & Excess Soil Management as outlined under the Ontario Regulation 406/19.
• This position serves as the point of contact for all regulatory agencies, providing them with necessary reports and documentation and responsible for ensuring that the organization is in compliance for Wastewater Treatment Plants, Closed Landfills and Pumping Stations as well as all environmental permits and certifications.
• This position will also provide support for a variety of engineering assignments relative, but not limited to, the technical work associated with the Pollution Control area. (Subject to the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act in the practice of professional engineering.)
• This position will be responsible for various engineering assignments, which may involve the technical design and preparation of specifications, cost estimates and tender documents, and the administration of contracts for the construction of infrastructure and related assignments.
• Representing the Corporation and liaising with Consultants/Contractors during the construction of assigned projects.
• Ensuring staff familiarization with Provincial safety legislation and Corporate safety policies and procedures. As assigned, will supervise engineers, technologists and technicians.
• Will research, prepare reports and other written correspondence as required.
• Will be responsible for ongoing employee lost time review.
• Will perform Occupational Health and Safety duties as outlined in the Corporate Health and Safety Program.
• Will perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Master’s Degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil or related), Geoscience, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in the following areas to meet the qualification of a "Qualified Person" as detailed in the Ontario Regulation 153/04:
  • Conducting and supervising Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA);
  • Complete the certifications in a record of site condition in respect of a property; or
  • Prepare or supervise a risk assessment.
• OR Must have a University Degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil or related), Geoscience, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and a minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in the following areas to meet the qualification of a "Qualified Person" as detailed in the Ontario Regulation 153/04:
  • Conducting and supervising Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA);
  • Complete the certifications in a record of site condition in respect of a property; or
  • Prepare or supervise a risk assessment.
• Must be licensed by the Professional Engineers of Ontario;
• OR Must hold a Certificate of Registration under the Professional Geoscientists Act, 2000 and is a member of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario;
• Must have the ability to travel to off‑site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required. If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Driver's License is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver's abstract as a condition of employment.
• Must be familiar with and have working knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes and By‑Laws pertaining to the design and construction of municipal services, including the Local Improvement Act, the Municipal Act, the Construction Lien Act, the Drainage Act, the Environmental Assessment Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
• Must have proven communication, analytical, interpersonal, supervisory skills, as well as the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with City representatives, other agencies and the general public;
• Should have knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work;
• Will be required to complete and remain current the requirements of the Corporation's Management Certificate Program;
• Completion of, or progression through, a supervisory, leadership and/or management training course or program offered by the Corporation, a recognized educational institution or professional training provider is considered an asset.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a sedentary level of work.

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke‑free and scent‑safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.