Wastewater Quality Assurance Operator

Company Biography
Utilities Kingston is located in Kingston, Ontario, equi-distant from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, where the St. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario and the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage site) - Kingston is a stunning, historic city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in Canada. Kingston’s 123,363 community-minded citizens enjoy an outstanding quality-of-life enhanced by superb intellectual, recreational and creative opportunities and supported by excellent health care facilities and municipal services, programs and facilities.

Utilities Kingston in unique in Ontario, combining water, wastewater, gas and electrical services and a broadband fibre optics provided in one company under the leadership of a single C.E.O. This shared services delivery model gives Utilities Kingston clear advantages in cost savings and customer service over other utility providers in the province. Utilities Kingston has provided the residents of Kingston with safe and reliable utility services for more than 100 years.
Primary Duties
1. The incumbent acts as a steward of environmental protection in the community on behalf of Utilities Kingston.
2. Ensure the continued effectiveness and improvement of wastewater sampling, testing, monitoring, and reporting programs as required by municipal, provincial and federal regulatory agencies.
3. Provide advice and direction to Operators regarding operation and maintenance of the systems to maintain effluent quality and support them as needed.
4. Respond to and investigate customer complaints and provide information and advice to customers.
5. Communicate with the owner, regulatory agencies, industrial customers, and the public regarding compliance/environmental protection matters.
6. Be the first point of contact with the MECP regarding regulatory issues.
7. Assist in the development and implementation of a Wastewater Quality Management System, and additional innovative programs which aid or promote environmental protection.
8. Review new and amended legislation and regulations and identify and assist in the development and implementation of changes to work and/or system processes and procedures required to maintain compliance.
9. Review and provide comment on proposed changes to system and work processes and procedures.
10. Be prepared to operate our wastewater treatment facilities as required. Assistance with on call coverage may be required during periods of staff shortage.
11. Function as Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) for Wastewater Treatment subsystem as scheduled.
Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Required
- Diploma from a Community College in an environmental or civil engineering field or another field of study related to the duties of the position.
- Knowledge of provincial and federal wastewater regulations, as well as Kingston’s sewer use by-law.
- Ability to work independently and manage and complete projects as well as research and analyze trends / issues to develop strategies. Skills in presentation, facilitation and community engagement would be an asset. Ability to assimilate and utilize new computer software. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. - Strong organizational skills.

Special Working Conditions/Conditions of Employment
- Valid Class “G” Driver’s licence.

Closing Statement
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position.
Accessibility Statement
Appropriate accommodations will be provided as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.
Employment Equity