Job ID #31588: Environmental Enforcement Officer

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hamilton is seeking an Environmental Enforcement Officer to inspect facilities for compliance with municipal by-laws and provincial legislation. You will handle sewer and water investigations, samples, and data analysis while promoting public safety and environmental stewardship.

The role requires strong investigative and communication skills, the ability to work independently and with teams, and a commitment to safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Diploma from a two-year college in Engineering Technician (Chemical or Environmental) or equivalent.
• Experience with sewer sampling, pretreatment, spills and related duties.
• Thorough knowledge of health, safety, regulations and by-laws in environmental work.
• Ability to investigate infractions and issue warnings or notices when required.
• Willingness to participate in standby rotations for emergencies.
• Strong problem solving and independent decision making.
• Experience documenting investigations and compiling reports and findings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Comfort with working in a computerized environment (Word, Excel, Outlook, GIS).

Responsibilities

• Inspect premises for compliance with municipal by-laws and regulations.
• Advise facilities on non-compliance and provide customer-focused service.
• Review engineering reports and conduct on-site inspections.
• Participate in industrial sampling programs to ensure compliance.
• Issue notices of violation and prepare court evidence as needed.
• Represent the division at meetings and with outside agencies.
• Develop and follow safety and health policies related to duties.
• Train and mentor new staff and support team goals.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Sewer sampling

Water quality

Investigation skills

Public interaction

Decision making

Report writing

Teamwork

GIS knowledge

Laboratory data

Education

Engineering Technician diploma

Environmental studies

Related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

GIS

PowerPoint

Database software

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

* Re-Post - Candidates who have already applied to this position need not re-apply as they are already under consideration *

• Job ID #31588: Environmental Enforcement Officer
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description ID #: 1208

Close date: October 28, 2026.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting 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, innovation/creativity, team participation, and is committed to results.
• Possesses a high level of personal integrity and communication ability.
• Must possess a valid Class "G" Driver's Licence and the provision of a car by the individual for use on the job, and proof thereof is required after hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pre-treatment systems; wastewater treatment processes; industrial processes; and pollution prevention practices.
• This position requires the ability to lift loads of up to 50 pounds on a daily basis.

NOTE:

As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC), at their own expense, prior to beginning work in this position.

Terms:

The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.