Inspector, Pollution Control

**Job Description**:
**Inspector, Pollution Control**

**Public Works - Water and Wastewater**

**Regular Full-Time**

**Pay Band: $76,054 - $95,068 per annum.**

**Work Mode**:Hybrid (80% field work)

**Location**:3515 Wolfedale Road, Mississauga

**Hours of Work**:35 hours/week (Rotating 24 hour on-call schedule)

**Overview**:
At Peel Region pollution control is a critical aspect of our commitment to environmental stewardship and public health. We employ advanced technologies and stringent regulations to ensure strict quality standards, ensuring the well-being of our communities now and in the future.

**The role**:
Under the supervision of the Pollution Control Supervisor, you will oversee the implementation and enforcement of the Wastewater Bylaw. Your duties will include conducting inspections of industrial facilities across Peel Region to verify compliance with the bylaw, ensuring environmental compliance, and safeguarding wastewater treatment facilities.

Your role is crucial in maintaining the safety and security of Peel's residents, industries, and the natural environment. Additionally, review lab analyses of industrial discharges and determine appropriate enforcement actions.

**In this role you will**:

- Review industrial sewer charge appeals, sanitary discharge approvals and administer the surcharge and compliance agreements.
- Provide technical advice regarding regulations and legislation. You will lead meetings with external partners, agencies and staff.
- Conduct abatement meetings with noncompliant industries.
- Prepare daily, monthly, annual and disclosure reports and act as an expert witness as required.
- Mandatory participation as Duty Spills Coordinator on a rotating basis and assist in the annual update of the Public Works Emergency Plan.
- As a Provincial Offences Officer, conduct investigations for the prosecution of offenders of the sewer use by-law in consultation with the Supervisor, Pollution Control and Regional Legal Counsel.

**What the role requires**:

- University Degree in science or related field, or Chemical Technology Diploma with a Certified Engineering Technologist designation.
- Three (3) years related experience. A combination of relevant education and work experience will also be considered.
- Strong public relations, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Strong report writing skills with a keen eye for attention to details.
- Strong administrative skills and proficiency with MS Office.
- Valid Class “G” license in good standing.
- Bylaw enforcement experience would be an asset.
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health.
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan.
- Accrue Vacation monthly up to 3 weeks per annum.
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays.
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance.
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion.

**Work Mode & Job Location**:In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 3515 Wolfedale Road worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

**Hours of Work**:35 hours per week (Rotating 24 hour on-call schedule)

**Interview**: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

**At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning, water & wastewater, regional roads, and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit **peelregion.ca/transition**.**

About Us:
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and