Program Coordinator, Environmental Compliance Data

York Region (The Regional Municipality of York); Newmarket; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional municipality in Ontario is seeking a dedicated Environmental Compliance Specialist responsible for maintaining compliance data related to energy, water, and wastewater. This role involves coordinating reports, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring data quality. Candidates should possess a relevant university degree and at least three years of experience in environmental data management. Proficiency in MS Power BI and knowledge of Ontario environmental legislation are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in environmental data management or related field.
• Ability to perform data analysis and QA/QC techniques.
• Knowledge of current Ontario environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental compliance databases and associated applications.
• Draft reports and validate data for accuracy.
• Coordinate data management and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Training

Communication

Project management

Education

University Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Tools

MS Power BI

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Reporting to the Program Manager, Regulatory Compliance is responsible for maintaining and administering environmental compliance data related to energy, water and wastewater; improving data quality and administering applicable databases and applications; analyzing data and creating reports and dashboards for management and operations groups; providing technical advice to stakeholders; coordinating financial and procurement activities related to environmental compliance data and data management processes.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Environmental Compliance Data Functions:

• Maintains energy and utility monitoring programs including verification for all Regional energy accounts.
• Designs, implements and carries out data quality assurance and quality control programs for environmental compliance database and associated applications.
• Maintains the integrity of data in corporate environmental compliance databases and associated applications.

Reporting Activities:

• Coordinates data and reports related to the Region’s compliance with legislative and regulatory reporting requirements for energy, water and wastewater, including applicable Acts such as the Electricity Act, Safe Drinking Water Act and Environmental Protection Act.
• Drafts reports, gathers background information, statistics and data and validates data for accuracy and consistency.
• Works with technical specialists to develop reports and/or dashboards to report energy and environmental compliance Key Performance Indicators in collaborations with internal stakeholders.
• Prepares effective communications to staff and client groups.

Process Management and Program Support Activities:

• Coordination functions related to data management and improvement initiatives.
• Participates in the consultant selection process, drafting and reviewing the terms of reference, evaluating submissions, conducting interviews and selecting consultants.
• Reviews and negotiates work plans and budgets with consultants,

Liaison, Communication and Customer Service Activities:

• Liaises with internal department and cross-corporation staff providing and presenting data and reports for programs as required.
• Provides support to internal staff related to business application administration and data quality (i.e. data stewardship).
• Liaises with external contacts such as utilities, other municipalities to disseminate information/data or to gather additional data.
• In consultation with internal stakeholders, coordinates, develops and provides training on environmental compliance databases and associated applications to Regional staff as required.
• Performs other duties, as assigned, to meet Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Environmental Science, Information Technology or related discipline or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in environmental data management or related field, with responsibilities for program/service delivery analysis, performance measurement, data management, project management, and program implementation.
• Ability to perform data analysis and QA/QC techniques to identify emerging trends, data veracity issues and develop resolution strategies.
• Demonstrated report writing skills to coordinate and compile reports and data as well as proficiency in business intelligence software such as MS Power BI.
• Ability to support and maintain client software applications including troubleshooting and training of others.
• Knowledge of current Ontario environmental legislation, regulations and rules.
• Experience preparing project budgets and the reporting of cost/benefit analysis.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration and personal ownership.
• Demonstrated presentation, negotiation and project management skills.
• Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications and scheduling applications including MS Project.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations, as required.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours, as required.