Job ID #31588: Environmental Enforcement Officer

City Of Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hamilton is seeking an Environmental Enforcement Officer to inspect facilities, enforce by-laws, and lead investigations related to pollution control and sewer use. You will collect samples, review reports, issue notices, and coordinate with other agencies while maintaining high service standards.

The role requires knowledge of regulations, strong report writing, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic municipal environment, including standby rotations for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering Technician or equivalent with relevant education/work experience.
• Knowledge of health/safety and environmental regulations applied to sampling and spills.
• Ability to investigate infractions and issue appropriate notices or warnings.
• Stand-by rotation availability for emergency responses such as chemical spills.
• Strong written reports, data entry and document control skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with by-laws and regulations.
• Enforce pollution control and abatement measures; review engineering reports.
• Collect samples, review lab data, and prepare evidentiary materials.
• Issue tickets, notices, and assist in court actions when needed.
• Participate in policy development and inter-department coordination.
• Provide orientation and training to new staff; represent division at meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Negotiation

Education

Two-year diploma in Engineering Technician (Chemical or Environmental)

Tools

GIS

Database software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

• Job ID #31588: Environmental Enforcement Officer
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description ID #: 1208
• This posting is for an existing vacancy

Summary Of DutiesReporting to the Supervisor Monitoring & Enforcement Operations. Inspects and enforces City By-laws on pollution control and abatement. Performs sewer and water investigations to ensure compliance with Provincial Legislation and City By-laws.
GENERAL DUTIES
Inspects and reports on premises such as industrial, commercial and institutional facilities to ensure compliance with Municipal regulations. Advises facility operator on non-compliance issues while maintaining and delivering a customer focused service.
Assesses requests for Sewer Discharge Permits by reviewing engineering reports, schematics, conducting on-site inspections and analysing background water quality data with requestor.
Participates in the implementation and maintenance of an industrial sampling program to ensure users are in compliance with current legislation.
Investigates non-compliance with sewer use by-law. Initiates appropriate action.
Collects samples of industrial effluents, sewer outfalls, spilled materials, etc, that may or may not be used as evidence in a court of law, reviews and interprets laboratory reports, implements courses of action to be taken to mitigate harm to City infrastructure or environmental degradation.
Reviews plans, inspects and assesses pollution control practices to ensure compliance with legislation.
Implements and monitors traffic control plans and follows various other Health and Safety practices as per current legislation.
Operates equipment such as sewer samplers, gas detectors, pH probes, flow meters, 2-way radios, cell phones, , laptop computers, GPS devices, and other various tools.
Prepares and follows up on notices of violation, issues tickets, lays charges and orders, delivers summonses, prepares and gives evidence in court.
Facilitates compliance meetings and documents corrective actions.
Promotes a service oriented culture and focus within the section.
Receives and answers inquiries of a technical nature from public, staff, other departments, consultants, municipal and government agencies related to major responsibilities.
Writes reports, composes correspondence related to major responsibilities.
Develops and assists in developing policies and procedures related to major responsibilities.
Ability to deal effectively with elected officials, representatives of other levels of government, management, peers, staff and the general public.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of statutes, regulations and by-laws affecting the department/section.
Represents the division before public meetings, industry representatives and other government officials.
Provides orientation for new staff, trains and develops new staff.
Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety
Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of chemical and environmental engineering theories and principles, normally acquired by attaining a diploma from a two-year Community College course in an accredited Engineering Technician program in Chemical or Environmental studies or related field or the equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.
  
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in sewer sampling, pre-treatment systems, spill responses related to duties listed above.
  
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of methods, statutes, regulations and by-laws affecting the department/section, including Health and Safety and Environmental Regulations applied to environmental sampling and spills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to investigate infractions and to make sound decisions whether to issue courtesy warnings or notices where by-laws have been breached.
  
• Must be available for stand-by rotation program to respond to emergency situations such as chemical spills.
  
• Ability to act independently, with strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations, including root cause analysis, evidence collection and proper documentation and note taking.
  
• Demonstrated ability to prepare written reports, briefs, evidence and practice document control by entering/maintaining information in databases, electronic files and tracking sheets.
  
• Excellent people skills with an emphasis on customer service.
  
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, initiative and organizational skills.
  
• Highly effective negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to perform as a member of a team.
  
• Experience in a computerized environment with working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, GIS and database software.
  
• Demonstrated ability to interpret laboratory results and engineering schematics.
  
• Possesses a demonstrated record of customer focus, public relations