Environmental Compliance Officer 1

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government organization in Winnipeg seeks an Environmental Compliance Officer to oversee field sampling, install monitoring equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a diploma in Environmental Science and relevant experience. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary and a commitment to a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer-paid benefits

Pension plans

Education and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Complete High School Grade 12/G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Diploma or Degree related to Environment with relevant courses.
• Minimum of one-year related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples from businesses in the Sewered Overstrength Monitoring program.
• Perform field analysis to confirm compliance with by-law requirements.
• Monitor Hauled Wastewater facilities.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of sampling techniques

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Education

High School Grade 12/G.E.D.

Diploma or Degree in Science/Environmental Science

Tools

Office365 applications

Job description

Recruitment Details

Environmental Compliance Officer 1

Department: Environmental Standards Division, Water and Waste Department

Designated Work Location: 2230 Main Street (N.E.W.P.C.C.), On site

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, or as assigned/required

Salary: $1,773.33 to 2,110.23 bi-weekly as per the Industrial Waste Services Inspector 1 Classification within the C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement.

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Posting No.: 126168

Closing Date: August 14, 2025

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applicants from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City are encouraged to apply. Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare in the online application.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general supervision of the Field Services Coordinator, the Environmental Compliance Officer 1 is responsible for field sampling activities and analysis, installing automated sampling equipment, monitoring hauled wastewater deliveries, and other regulatory activities assigned under the Departments Sewer By-law monitoring and enforcement programs.

As The Environmental Compliance Officer 1 , You Will

• Collect samples from businesses in the Sewered Overstrength Monitoring program.
• Perform field analysis including quality control requirements to confirm compliance with by-law requirements.
• Monitor Hauled Wastewater facilities for regulatory compliance.
• Perform other activities that support the Branch’s enforcement programs.
• Perform other duties consistent with the classification, as assigned.
  
  

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Complete High School Grade 12/G.E.D. or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Diploma or Degree from a recognized university/college program in Science, Environmental Science or Environmental Technology. Education must include courses relevant to the position (sample collection, basic chemistry and chemical analytical techniques, environmental monitoring and legislation).
• Minimum of one-year prior related work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing regarding investigation and enforcement activities.
• Knowledge of sampling techniques, documentation, legal sampling guidelines, and field analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and the safety precautions and regulations applicable to the positions area of work.
• Ability to make basic chemical and statistical calculations.
• Demonstrated ability to follow safety regulations and safe work procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to use a computer for data entry, tabulation and retrieval using Branch, Divisional or other computer information systems, including Office365 applications.
• Courses in database management, statistics, and industrial waste treatment are preferred.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s Licence. The successful applicant will be required to provide a Notice of Driver’s Licence In Force document upon request.
• Must be able to receive/maintain appointment as a Special Constable (within 3-6 months).
• Physically capable of performing all the duties of the position such as lifting and installing sampling equipment (50 lbs) and have the ability and willingness to work outside for extended periods often under unfavourable weather conditions as required by work assignments.
  
  

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• A transcript from a recognized university/community college program in Science/Chemical or Biochemical Technology (or equivalent), Environmental Science or Environmental Technology (Required).
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
  
  

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .

Position Reports To: Field Services Coordinator

• Preferred qualifications, where listed, will not be used in the assessment of internal candidates applying to positions in CUPE, MGEU, ATU, or UFFW.
• Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities, and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position.
• Must be able to complete within 12 months “Industrial Waste Treatment Volume 1” A & B course.
• Wastewater Treatment Plants are facilities that during the course of a normal working day may subject an employee to noxious odours, gas, dust and occasional exposure to adverse weather.
• The successful applicant will be required to complete job specific training required for this position as directed.
• The successful applicant must be willing and able to work shift work as assigned.
  
  

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.