Compliance Specialist

The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a

Compliance Specialist

**Posting Date**: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
**Starting Rate**: $34.93 hourly
**Salary Range**: $34.93 - $38.37 hourly
**Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week
**Classification**: CUPE Inside Class 7
**Status**: Temporary Full-Time (up to 12 months)

**The District**:
Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about
protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and
build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation
package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion. **It’s what we do**

**The Opportunity**:
The Compliance Specialist provides technical expertise in addition to administrative and critical organizational
support for compliance-related programs for Water & Wastewater (WWW) and Solid Waste Management
(SWM) Divisions. This role liaises with regulatory agencies and consultants to ensure effective monitoring of
programs, compliance with legislative/ regulatory requirements, and environmental protection, including (but
not limited to) coordinating Management System(s) (MS), administering environmental compliance monitoring
programs and inspections at closed and active waste sites, by-law support, and overseeing preparation of
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

**What you will do**:

- Three (3) year post-secondary program in environmental technology or related field and a member in good

standing with OACETT (CET preferred), or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience in an environmental/ engineering field.
- Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance reporting within a municipal work environment and in

implementing and maintaining MS.
- Knowledge of Ontario’s Drinking Water QMS and related audit and risk management principles.
- Knowledge of Solid Waste Management legislation including the Environmental Protection Act, D-4 Land

Use On or Near Landfills and Dumps, Guideline for the production of compost in Ontario, etc.
- Proven ability to accomplish performance objectives and demonstrated technological proficiency with a

variety of programs.
- Strong organizational and analytical with a demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve.
- Proven ability to interface with the general public.
- Ability to travel throughout Muskoka for work related purposes.

**What you will need**:

- Three (3) year post-secondary program in environmental technology or related field and a member in good

standing with OACETT (CET preferred), or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience in an environmental/ engineering field.
- Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance reporting within a municipal work environment and in

implementing and maintaining MS.
- Knowledge of Ontario’s Drinking Water QMS and related audit and risk management principles.
- Knowledge of Solid Waste Management legislation including the Environmental Protection Act, D-4 Land

Use On or Near Landfills and Dumps, Guideline for the production of compost in Ontario, etc.
- Proven ability to accomplish performance objectives and demonstrated technological proficiency with a

variety of programs.
- Strong organizational and analytical with a demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve.
- Proven ability to interface with the general public.
- Ability to travel throughout Muskoka for work related purposes.

**What we are offering**:
The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

- Health benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid leaves
- OMERS pension
- Work-life flexibility
- Perks and discounts
- Wellness programs
- Fostering and fun environment
- Professional development and education opportunities
- Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

**The Next Step**
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE:
**APPLY NOW** or visit our **careers page** for other opportunities.

qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of

goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related

accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible.

Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the

Human Resources Department.