Wastewater Lab Specialist — Environmental Compliance

City of Orillia; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Orillia is hiring an Environmental Officer (Lab) to operate and maintain the Wastewater Treatment Centre’s laboratory and assist with environmental monitoring, inspections, and public education outreach.

Minimum qualifications include a two-year Technician diploma and strong communication and data analysis skills. This is a unionized, full-time position with an annual wage range of $30.56–$34.77 per hour for a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• First aid, confined space and WHMIS training an asset.
• Knowledge of secondary wastewater treatment processes an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and judgment skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent computer skills using MS Office applications including Word, Excel, e-mail and the internet.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reporting requirements for WWTC and Pumping Station compliance, quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Responsible for the inventory, including sourcing and purchasing of lab materials (chemicals and equipment).
• Responsible for the collection, preparation and submission of wastewater compliance sampling to outside laboratories.
• Research new equipment, methods and procedures.
• Provide data entry and analysis on sample results and various process parameters.
• Maintain, calibrate and catalogue specifications for instruments and equipment.
• Assist Environment and Infrastructure Services staff with work tasks that involve additional staffing requirements.
• Assist with the inspection and monitoring of commercial and industrial discharge to the sanitary sewer system, when required.
• Assist with groundwater monitoring at the City’s Waste Diversion Site, as required.
• Maintain and monitor Biosolids Haulage Contract records. Update and retain haulage sheets, monitor and enforce contract non-compliance.
• After-hours assistance may be required for an emergency situation, such as a Bypass event.
• Other duties as assigned.
• By-law enforcement of Bylaws related to Solid Waste Management, Noise and Sewage Discharge.
• Prepare reports and attend court appearances pertaining to bylaw enforcement of Sewer Use.
• Cross train and provide support for all Environmental Officer functions including Wastewater Treatment Centre laboratory support, environmental monitoring, industrial and property inspections, stormwater pond maintenance, spills assistance, public education outreach, etc.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

MS Office

Report writing

Education

Two year Technician diploma in a related field

Job description

The City of Orillia is hiring an Environmental Officer (Lab) to operate and maintain the Wastewater Treatment Centre’s laboratory and assist with environmental monitoring, inspections, and public education outreach.

Minimum qualifications include a two-year Technician diploma and strong communication and data analysis skills. This is a unionized, full-time position with an annual wage range of $30.56–$34.77 per hour for a 40-hour work week.