Regulations Officer

**General Accountabilities**

**Specific Accountabilities**

2. Inspect works in progress or completed under permit from the Grand River Conservation Authority to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and conditions. Issue violation notices to document any deficiencies and variances. Determine appropriate measures or recommend a course of action required to bring the project in to conformance.

4. Co-ordinate the Conservation Authority inspections and complete or assist with investigations and enforcement actions for Ontario Regulation 150/06, the Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation, made under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act. The Regulations Officer will operate in accordance with acceptable procedures and protocols.

5. Enforcement of Ontario Regulation 150/06, the Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation, made under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act. This includes implementation or assistance with the Conservation Authority process up to and including full prosecution of a violation and court ordered remediation.

6. Liaise with Conservation Authority solicitors, staff and the Board in support of charges. Serve summons and subpoenas and appear in court to represent the Grand River Conservation Authority.

7. Provide guidance to staff, and others for administration of inspection, investigation or enforcement of the Regulation and prepare reports on these activities.

8. Develop and maintain Conservation Authority enforcement guidelines, policies and protocols in consultation with staff.

9. Attend as the Authority representative multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency meetings and committees relating to enforcement of regulations. Liaise with regulatory and planning officials at municipal, provincial and federal levels.

10. Co-ordinate and assist staff and technical experts in the review, preparation or presentation of evidence, position statements or reports related to the enforcement of Ontario Regulation 150/06.

11. Conduct communication and outreach activities that generate an understanding of the Conservation Authority Regulations and build support within the local communities for the health and enhancement of our watershed's natural resources.

12. Attend as the representative of the Authority appeals before the Ontario Land Tribunal or cases before the Provincial courts.

**Technical Accountabilities**
1. Degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Law/Enforcement or a related discipline and 2 to 5 years related work experience.

2. Knowledge and experience of legal procedures related to the collection of evidence, inspection, investigation and enforcement procedures and protocols.

3. Ability to interpret earth processes, natural features and land uses from an extensive variety of maps and plans, and interpretation in the field. Must be able to read and comprehend construction and grading plans and technical reports such as Environmental Impact Statements, Stormwater Management Reports, erosion and sediment control plans, Subwatershed Plans, Geotechnical and Hydrogeological studies and relate them to current policies, guidelines and objectives.

4. A working knowledge of environmental legislation, permit approval processes, planning policies and statements and some technical guidelines

6. Current designation as a Provincial Offences Officer or eligibility for designation. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required prior to starting in this position_._

7. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral with strong negotiation and facilitation skills.

8. Applicants must have a strong background and related job experience with the Microsoft Office software suite and use of digital mapping software.

9. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

10. A valid driver's license.

**Competencies and Abilities** **Professional Judgement**
Demonstrated ability in the area of critical thinking, analysis and assessment of implications, making connections of underlying issues and the ownership of the outcome. Sound judgment resulting in fair, efficient and effective decision making, bringing clarity and resolution to complex and ambiguous situations. Ability to carry out skillful negotiations and interest based conflict resolution. Appropriately balances the interests of both internal and external stakeholders, when dealing with complex files.
**Integrity/Ethics**
The willingness to hold oneself and others accountable for acting in ways that are consistent with stated values, principles and professional standards. Maintaining impartiality, objectivity, confidentiality and fairness when dealing with employees, stakeholders and special interest groups.
**Goal/Action Oriented**
Does not shy away from challenges and seldom gives up, especially in the face of resistance, setbacks or change. Seizes opportunities; takes initiative and is se