Director of Environmental Services

Director of Environmental Services The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling, and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all. Approximately 56,000 people make Belleville their home and over 220,000 live within 30 minutes of the City. We are in close proximity to Prince Edward County where you can discover award winning wineries and numerous beaches including Sandbanks Provincial Park. We are home to Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology as well as Albert College, Canada’s oldest co-ed boarding independent private school. The historic downtown core provides numerous restaurants, shopping and live music and theater venues for an amazing cultural experience. Our inviting blend of small town warmth and big city amenities, quality of life and affordable housing make Belleville the perfect place to live, work and play. Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individual to join our senior leadership team, as the Director of Environmental Services. Position Type: Permanent Full TimeNumber of Positions: One (1)Department: Environmental Services DepartmentFile Number: SV25-120Location: 31 Wallbridge Crescent, Belleville, ONHours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PMEmployee Group: Non-UnionSalary: Grade 3 ($163,998.85 - $195,236.59)Closing Date: Friday, October 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM Purpose and Scope: Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Environmental Services provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and direction for Environmental Services Department. The role ensures effective management and supervision of departmental functions, with accountability for regulatory compliance, asset management, and efficient operations. The Director also fosters innovation, environmental stewardship, and collaboration with community stakeholders and provincial regulators to support sustainable service delivery. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Provide leadership and direction to Department management by fostering a cohesive and effective team, modeling core values, promoting collaboration and professional development, ensuring effective communication and aligning staffing resources with organizational needs, setting and monitoring objectives and overseeing all aspects of talent management including recruitment, training, coaching, motivation, and discipline where required. Provides advice and collaborates positively as a member of the City’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Manage the assets and operations of the City’s environmental facilities including water treatment plant and distribution systems, wastewater treatment plant (operated by third-party contractors) and collections systems, stormwater management infrastructure, closed and active landfills, and contaminated sites (soil, groundwater, surface water and air.) ensuring all facilities and networks comply with applicable provincial and federal standards, regulations and requirements. Ensure effective implementation of corporate policies and programs within the Department. Ensure departmental compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Act and other employment and labour legislation, complete Health and Safety incident reports as applicable. Represents and promotes the Department with Council, Senior Administration, staff, community stakeholders, boards, intergovernmental bodies, media, and committees, including through presentations, briefings and speaking engagements. Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize service delivery and foster a culture of customer service excellence across the Department and Corporation. Develop, administer and control the Department’s operating and capital budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations and sound financial management. Oversee procurement of supplies, services, materials, and utilities in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-Law and approved processes. Lead departmental strategic planning processes to define long-term goals, strategies, and priorities aligned with the City’s Strategic Plan, ensuring effective allocation and utilization of resources. Communicate with industry stakeholders regarding water conservation, water meter calibration, wastewater monitoring and sewer use by-law compliance; negotiate compliance programs with the industrial and commercial sectors and recommend them to City Council for approval. Lead the planning, consultation, contract preparation, procurement, tendering, award, and contract administration of engineering and capital projects related to environmental facilities including engagement of consultants where required. Serve as the Department’s representative on the City’s Emergency Management Committee. Perform all tasks and responsibilities through the lens of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, ensuring commitment to fairness, representation, accessibility and respect for diverse perspectives and cultures in all aspects of work. Perform other duties necessary to ensure the continuity of departmental functions and corporate priorities. Attendance at Council and Committee meetings, and other duties may be required outside of regular work hours. Occasional travel is required. Qualifications: Minimum Education: A Four (4) years University degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from a recognized university. Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (“CRC”) prior to commencing work at the City of Belleville. Asset Education: Certification as a Level IV Water Treatment Operator under Ontario Drinking Water Certification Program. Possession of a P.Eng. designation or certification as an Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) A Master’s degree in Business Administration or Management. Certification in Water and Wastewater Treatment (e.g., Class III or IV Water Treatment Certification under Ontario Drinking Water Certification Program). Certification in Waste Management or Environmental Management. Valid Class “G” Driver’s Licence, satisfactory Driver’s Abstract to be held and maintained. Minimum Experience: A minimum of twelve (12) years of progressive experience in the municipal Environmental Operations organization including at least three (3) years in a senior leadership role. Minimum of ten (10) years of management/supervisory experience in a unionized workplace. Demonstrated knowledge of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Facility/Operator Licensing as well as Compliance requirements for both municipal water and wastewater treatment systems. Demonstrated strong organizational and leadership qualities are required. Demonstrated excellence in decision-making and public relations/ communications skills are required. Demonstrated excellence in presentation skills is required. Asset Experience: Displayed competency within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act Communicates complex information and directions in a clear, concise, and actionable manner. Thorough working knowledge of Municipal and Employer related legislation/regulations, municipal government organizations and structures, municipal operations, municipal financial and reporting processes, labor relations principles and collective agreement administration and management practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as word, excel etc. What’s in it for you: Competitive market salary Competitive employer-paid extended health benefits OMERS Pension Plan Opportunity to enter a hybrid work arrangement subject to applicable policies and approvals, following the successful completion of the probationary period. Live, work, and play in the beautiful city of Belleville and experience all that it has to offer. How to Apply: Visit to apply. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr