Job Id #30791: Superintendent, Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason
- **Job ID #30791: Superintendent, Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement**:

- **Union**: Non-Union
- **Job Description ID #: 2653**:
**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Reporting to the Manager of Compliance and Regulations, this position will assume lead accountability and responsibility for the overall operation of the Environmental Monitoring & Enforcement Unit, including overseeing the administration and enforcement of the Sewer Use By-law and its related programs; overseeing the Surface Water Quality Program; overseeing the collection and reporting of regulatory drinking water samples from the City’s water distribution systems, communal wells, pumping stations/reservoirs for bacteriological and chemical testing, to fulfill the City’s obligations under the Safe Drinking Water Act and other pertinent drinking water and water resource legislation.. The role also includes oversight of the Stormwater Rate Incentive Program. Responsible for delivery of ongoing operations and monitoring of these programs to ensure the growing needs of the residents and businesses of the City of Hamilton are met.

Accountable for ensuring that the activities undertaken and the services provided by the Environmental Monitoring & Enforcement Unit are delivered in the most effective and efficient manner in accordance with the City’s Sewer Use By-law, the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act the Environmental Protection Act and other applicable regulations/guidelines and are consistent with the City of Hamilton’s Strategic Plan and environmental objectives and targets.

Responsible for preparing and reporting on the business unit’s services, financial, administrative and staff performance against established benchmarks and implementing strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Setting above average standards, leading by example and functioning as mentor to team members.

**GENERAL DUTIES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)**:
Develops plans and policies for the overall operation of the business unit. Makes recommendations to the Manager and Director on project priorities, means of resourcing, and related cost implications.

Provides leadership and direction to staff within the business unit. Promotes teamwork and participates in cross functional and cross program initiatives. Maintains constructive and positive relationships with the business community and encourages diplomacy between internal and external parties, while maintaining an effective, fair and consistent enforcement functionality.

Ensures the collection of drinking water samples and the reporting of drinking water quality related incidents as per the Hamilton Drinking Water System Municipal Drinking Water Licenses and Drinking Water Works Permits and in accordance with the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act and its regulations.

Prepares tender documents and request-for-proposal documents for contracted works and consultant assignments. Oversees the administration of contracts and consultant assignments including (but not limited to) scheduling work, co-ordinating with other internal and external parties, assesses work performed and processes payment certificates, all in accordance with the City’s procurement by-law.

Monitors the operations of the business unit, ensuring operations are in compliance with legislative requirements, such as the Health & Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Water Resources Act and are consistent with the City of Hamilton’s policies.

Oversees the issuance of Sewer Discharge Permits and ensures the overall program is effective, fair and consistent.

Provides technical support to the Division in the development and implementation of public communication directed to prevent/reduce pollution at the source.

Oversees the implementation/maintenance/upgrades of software tools to ensure accurate, easy access and up to date database information.

Inputs, retrieves and analyzes data from corporate database systems.

Requires daily complex decision making using sound judgment, independent thinking and team building skills to maximize effectiveness of operations.

Has experience in emergency response situations related to spills and is prepared to attend on-site, in some cases outside normal business hours.

Participates as required in discussions and presentations on relevant issues to Council, agencies, and the public. Prepares Council Reports and attends various Committ