Environmental Technician

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**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 19624

Environmental Technician - Recycling and Waste Disposal
100 King Street West, 14th Floor

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Regular

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside

HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
- GRADE: K
- SALARY/HOUR: $37.705 - $42.847 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Regular Full-time

Job Description ID #: 1432

**Vaccine Verification - **As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Under the general supervision of the Senior Project Manager of Landfills, this position is responsible to co-ordinate, oversee and collect samples for the environmental monitoring program. Provides contract management support and represent the City’s contractual position and interests in various Waste Management related projects and assist with inspections and maintenance of. Recycling and Waste Disposal sites. Provides support for landfill gas projects and the leaf and yard composting facility. Assists in preparation of regulatory requirements and approvals, operating procedures, maintenance issues, annual monitoring reports, and monitoring/maintenance of the leachate collection system and pumping stations of various landfills. Updates, maintains and audits various City of Hamilton database systems.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Collects samples and monitors ground water, surface water, leachate, landfill gas and soil at the City of Hamilton’s facilities as required.

Collects and delivers environmental samples to the City’s Environmental Laboratory.

Assists with the management of contractors, consultants, engineers and other contracted services at Recycling and Waste Disposal Sites as required.

Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with City policy, Ministry of Labour legislation, Solid Waste By-Law, Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks legislation, and all environmental regulations, legislation and operating agreements are adhered to. Assists with operations of the Glanbrook landfill as required.

Writes, reviews and evaluates letters/memos and forwards for approval or with recommendations.

Arranges and attends regular operational meetings with City’s landfill contractor as required.

Assists in the preparation of Annual Monitoring Reports for various City facilities.

Assists in the preparation of Tenders/RFPs.

Maintains and inputs data into applicable City databases. and performs statistical and data analysis of data as required. Supports the City’s data management platforms including, but not limited to SharePoint, Intelex, Asset Management and AVL systems. as required.

Receives and answers inquiries from staff, other departments, government agencies, contractors, elected officials, and the public.

Assists in the preparation of current and capital works budget.

Prepares terms of reference and guidelines for consultants, including hydrogeological, engineering drilling and security firms.

Operates and arranges preventative maintenance for City vehicles including trucks and utility terrain vehicles (UTV).

Operates and maintains equipment such as multi-meters, sampling pumps, water level meters, gas analyzers, pH meter and GPS unit.

Identifies landfill problems; assists in the development of resolutions, assigns work to contractors.

Monitors daily operation of the various landfill leachate collection systems, addressing operating problems where alternate collection and haulage may be required.

Obtains quotes and writes purchase orders.

Assists with policies, operating and environmental monitoring recommendations and forwards for action or approval, as required.

Liaises with public, contractors, consultants and waste management personnel.

Assists with landfill related public events such as open houses.

Carries heavy equipment, sometimes over uneven terrain.

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 H