Environmental Technologis

King Township is an idyllic countryside community of communities, proud of its rural, cultural, and agricultural heritage. We are respected for treasuring nature, encouraging a responsible economy, and celebrating our vibrant quality of life. As an organization, we are focused making life better in King, and enriching the lives of all those who live, work, and visit King Township by providing quality services and experiences.

Reporting to the Environmental Infrastructure and Compliance Supervisor, the Environmental Technologist is responsible for the following:

• Assist the Supervisor with compliance for the Township’s drinking water systems, stormwater systems and wastewater collection systems.
• Supports and conducts ongoing reviews of organization’s adherence to regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Identifies and makes recommends for improvement related to procedures and general compliance.
• Reports discrepancies and non-compliance matters to the Environmental Infrastructure and Compliance Supervisor.
• Responds to Ministry inquiries regarding compliance and non-compliance matters.
• Conducts field investigations, inspections, sampling, monitoring, and analysis of stormwater infrastructure.
• Prepares memos and technical reports for the Stormwater, Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems.
• Analyze and trend data, leading to new programming through innovations and improvements in existing programs for the residents and business owners of the Township.
• Monitor, review, interpret, and summarize legislation, and regulatory requirements primarily regarding but not limited to the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, Environmental Protection Act, and the Ontario Water Recourses Act.
• Consolidates, analyzes, interprets, trends, and summarizes data related to Environmental Services. Maintains key performance indicators and related databases for all aspects of Environmental Services
• Coordinates and participates in internal and external audits of the water, wastewater, and stormwater quality/risk management programs.
• Coordinates and participates in MECP inspections of the water, wastewater and stormwater systems.
• Maintains documents and records related to the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the Township’s closed landfills, drinking water systems, storm water systems and wastewater collection systems including sampling and testing records, logbooks, records of repair, licensed operator training records, certificates, and reports.
• Supports the Supervisor with the reporting and documentation of corrective actions taken of all Adverse Water Quality instances and sewage overflows/spills to the Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks, York Region Health Services and other agencies as applicable.
• Responds to Ministry inquiries regarding compliance and non-compliance matters.
• Reviews and supports Supervisor with the adherence and completion of the Township’s Customer Service Request processes and work-order system related to Environmental Services.
• Maintains the on-going framework and standards of the Township’s Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS), Quality Management Standard (QMS) and administrative requirements of the Municipal Drinking Water License, Certificates of Approval and Environmental Compliance Approvals.
• Develops, administers, and maintains Standard Operating Procedures, policies, documentation, and operational manuals for stormwater, water and wastewater systems.
• Participates in working committees outside the Township.
• Develops and facilitates technical training to various stakeholders.
• Maintain training records in accordance with O. Reg 128/04 and O. Reg 129/04.
• Assists with administration of backflow prevention programs and other compliance programs.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, that are in accordance with job responsibilities or necessary departmental or corporate objectives.

The successful applicant will possess:

• Minimum of three (3) year community College Diploma in Environmental Technology or Civil Engineering Technology and/or a University Degree in a related field.
• Over three (3) years of demonstrated experience working within the Environmental field.
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Safe Drinking Water Act and Regulations, Ontario Water Resources Act and Environmental Protection Act and Regulations, and other provincial policies, directives, statutes, and regulations that are in accordance with job responsibilities is required.
• Knowledge of and experience using electronic databases and internet-based services is required.
• A valid class G driver’s license is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required, along with good organizational skills.
• Considered an asset:
  • OACETT Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) designation and/or ability and willingness to obtain C.E.T designation.
  • License/Certification in Water and/or Wastewater.
• Experience with field sampling.
• Experience with technical reporting writing.

Salary Range: $75,293 – $83,665 per annum (2024 Rate)

Qualified candidates are requested to forward their resume to hr@king.ca by 4:30 pm on January 29, 2025

Or to Human Resources at 2585 King Road, King City, Ontario, L7B 1A1

Please visit www.king.ca for full job description.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Personal information (PI) is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.0. 2001, c.25 and will be used to facilitate the hiring and recruitment process.  Personal information (PI) will be protected in accordance with Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Questions about the collection of personal information (PI) should be directed to the Human Resources Department, 2585 King Road, King City, L7B 1A1 or (905) 833-5321.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation 191/11 (IASR), and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Township of King will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Township Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.