Compliance Inspector (City of Sarnia)

Vacancy Number: 2024-99
Job Status: Temporary, Full-time (35 hours per week), for a period of up to 8 months with the possible extension to up to 14 months
Union: CUPE Local 3690
Closing Date: December 31, 2024

 About the City of Sarnia

Located at the mouth of the St. Clair River on the shores of Lake Huron, the community of Sarnia is known for its breathtaking waterfront, pristine beaches and beautiful parks system. Situated on the American border, just a short drive from London, Ontario, the city boasts a host of recreational opportunities, state-of-the-art healthcare, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent education paired with a high standard of living and mild climate.

Ranked one of the most affordable medium-sized city in Ontario, Sarnia, with its 72,000 residents, is home to over 1,000 acres of parkland and 40 km of trails in addition to 4 golf courses, 16 art galleries, 6 museums, and 3 theatres across the County. As an organization, the City of Sarnia places a priority on the health and safety of its employees, including a focus on work-life balance through unique vacation and compensatory time offerings, alongside exceptional salaries and benefits including employee and family assistance.

The Role

Are you passionate about environmental protection and public health? Do you thrive on ensuring compliance and safeguarding our city's infrastructure? Join our team as a Compliance Inspector - Environmental Services and make a meaningful impact!

Under the guidance of our Compliance Superintendent, you will:

• Oversee Compliance: Ensure our Environmental Services Facilities - ranging from wastewater and stormwater collection systems to wastewater treatment plants and compost facilities - meet all regulatory standards.

• Enforce By-Laws: Organize and direct compliance activities under the Sewer and Waste By-Laws, working to protect public health, the environment, and our city's infrastructure.

• Provide Public Education and Collaboration: Build relationships with City departments, municipal, provincial, and federal agencies, and the public. Promote compliance through cooperation, education, and training, and take court action when necessary.

This position maybe required to work occasional evenings and Saturdays. 

Candidate Requirements

• Three (3) year diploma in Environmental Technology, Civil Engineering Technology or related field

• Three (3) years of related experience in Waste Management and/or Wastewater Administration

• Preference will be given to those with Level One certification in Wastewater Treatment

• Preference will be given to those with Level One certification in Wastewater Collection

• Valid Class G driver’s licence with an abstract acceptable to City guidelines

• Confined Space Entry Certificate or be willing and able to obtain certification within first six (6) months of employment start date

• Extensive knowledge of Consolidated Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approval (CLI ECA) under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA)

• Extensive knowledge Reg. 347/90: Environmental Protection Act, General – Waste Management R.R.O. 1990

• Knowledge of the City of Sarnia Sewer and Waste By-Laws

• Must be proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software and be able to learn and comprehend computerized monitoring systems in place

An acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered. 

Why Work With the City of Sarnia

Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to protecting our environment and public health.

Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence in environmental services.

Career Growth: Engage in diverse projects and studies, expanding your expertise and advancing your career.

We are an inclusive and equitable Corporation that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all genders, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons. Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Information received relating to accommodation and diversity will be addressed confidentially.

Personal information is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with The Corporation of the City of Sarnia. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City Clerk, 255 Christina St. N., Sarnia, ON N7T 7N2, 519-332-0330 ext. 3366.