Coordinator of Wastewater Compliance

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Manager of Wastewater Operations, the Coordinator of Wastewater Compliance is responsible for supervising Compliance Inspectors, Technicians, and Assistants. The primary area of responsibility is Sewer Use By-Law enforcement and administration. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Wastewater Compliance division.
- Direct and coordinate work scheduling for Compliance Inspectors and Technicians.
- Enforce the City's sewer use by-law with the goal of protecting City's wastewater and storm water infrastructure and minimize impact on day-to-day operations.
- Administer Compliance Agreements, Discharge Permits, and rebate programs.
- Take a lead role in the development and maintenance of a Wastewater Quality Management System(WWQMS).
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to by-law enforcement, sanitary andstorm sampling, laboratory & health & safety.
- Take a lead role in implementing new software such as work order management (AIM project), customerrelations management (CRM) in the Wastewater Operations division to improve program monitoring andperformance.
- Ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulatory requirements and the City's by-laws, policies andprocedures.
- Maintain effective relations with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), CityDepartments, local industries & businesses and the public.
- Coordinate training and licensing programs including identification of training plans, management of trainingrecords, tracking of licensing requirements and, where required, delivery of staff training.
- Coordinate and participate in emergency response with other City departments, and Spills Action Centerduring spills, fires and complaints related to pollution of the environment and odours. Ensure spill notificationrequirements of the MECP are followed.
- Provide input in preparing and managing operating and capital budgets and monitor expenditures andrevenues throughout the year.
- Coordinate closely with other City staff including Wastewater Treatment, and Wastewater & StormwaterCollections to safeguard performance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pumping Stations.
- Evaluate and recommend new products such as laboratory and field equipment to improve efficiency andeffectiveness.
- Provide input with collective agreement and labour relations issues.
- Maintain a professional work environment and provide a positive leadership by fostering long term growthand development of staff, coaching to maximize ability and providing feedback and support to producesustained levels of successful performance.
- Develop amendments to the sewer use by-law and new bylaws to reflect changes in provincial and federalinitiatives and municipal concerns addressing discharge of pollutants into sewers and watercourses.
- Coordinate and supervise inspection and monitoring of relevant industrial and commercial facilities to controldischarge of pollutants to sanitary and storm sewer systems.
- Coordinate storm sewer, watercourse and groundwater sampling and testing of contaminants to monitor andmanage impacts on the environment.
- Coordinate Compliance laboratory activities including establishment of analytical procedures, quality assurance/quality control procedures including CALA certification, approval of equipment/supply purchase and scheduling of tests.
- If required, assist WWTP operations staff with sampling, testing, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements including monitoring of influent and effluent quality monitoring.
- Create and implement a communications program to encourage environmental stewardship among the City personnel, residents and businesses.
- Prepare special reports on sewer use and environmental matters.

**Qualifications**
- Successful completion of a three (3) year Community College Diploma in Chemical or Environmental Technology or a University degree in Science, Engineering or Environmental Studies and full membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in municipal or industrial wastewater operations or regulatory compliance is necessary.
- Supervisory and leadership skills are required.
- Knowledge of municipal by-laws, Provincial and Federal regulations related to the environment, is required.
- Knowledge of laboratory analytical procedures and QA/QC programs is required.
- Experience with by-law enforcement, spill response and public education outreach would be consideredassets.
- Knowledge and experience in industrial and manufacturing processes would be considered an asset.
- Experience with a computerized work order system would be considered an asset.
- Ability to understand technical drawings and maps is required.
- Ability to read and interpre