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Environmental Compliance Officer Jobs in North Bay at Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
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Environmental Compliance Officer
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
About the job
You will:
- Independently conduct complex inspections, assess compliance, prepare and review technical reports across a wide variety of media/sector-based program areas.
- Respond to environmental events, conduct follow-up to achieve compliance, including monitoring and reporting on potential impacts to the environment.
- Identify, analyze and evaluate complex environmental problems and solutions where causes may not be immediately obvious.
- Provide technical expertise and advice on environmental legislation requirements
- Recommend remedial and/or legal action and ensure implementation of compliance programs
- Testify in legal proceedings; prepare and issue Provincial Officer’s Orders
- Maintain effective liaison with stakeholders, the general public and clients
- Participate in the Environmental Response Program outside of regular business hours.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
- The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver’s licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver’s licence upon being hired.
- The position requires ability to complete and maintain designation as a Provincial Officer.
Specialized Knowledge and Experience:
- Environmental legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines and quality standards to assess regulatory compliance; to interpret intent of legislation, apply legal precedents and codes and to develop, negotiate and implement compliance actions
- Environmental sciences, technology and protection including:
- Pollution sources and controls for stationary and mobile sources
- Spills contamination impacts and clean-up responsibilities
- Water treatment processes (drinking water and wastewater)
- Actions required to address adverse water quality incidents
- Sample collection and field measurement equipment and techniques
- Indicators of impacts to human health, flora/fauna and the natural environment
Conflict Management:
- You can identify and take necessary, appropriate and timely action in response to complex and/or critical issues.
- You have the ability to identify potential conflicts, facilitate open and constructive dialogue, and proactively address and help defuse potential conflicts.
Judgement and Decision Making:
- You have judgement to evaluate and consider situational factors to make independent, timely decisions that align with policies, procedures and legislation.
- You have proven problem solving skills to identify underlying issues, link issues with regulatory requirements and recommend appropriate corrective measures to address challenging situations
Collaboration:
- You have experience developing and maintaining relationships, responding appropriately and providing guidance to diverse internal and external clients in a professional manner.
- You have oral communication and active listening skills to explain complex policies, procedures and techniques, and to help ensure information is understood.
- You have written communication skills to accurately document information and prepare reports.
- You use computer software applications (such as for Word Processing, spread sheets, database and Network applications) to prepare letters, tables, and reports, use electronic mail, and enter data or access information.
Influence and Enforcement:
- You can influence and persuade others to adopt a specific course of action.
- You have experience identifying situations of non-compliance and assessing the associated level of risk to determine appropriate corrective actions to achieve environmental and human health outcomes.
- You can accurately interpret, apply and enforce policies, procedures and legislation and relay compliance-related information to others.
Integrity:
- You have integrity to ensure your actions are consistent with organizational values, policies and codes of conduct
- You are able to monitor and evaluate work quality and processes against policies, standards and regulations
Self Awareness and Stress Management:
- You have demonstrated field experience and ability to work independently, and under pressure to meet conflicting and changing deadlines.
- You have the ability to recognize current and potential stressors to oneself and apply healthy tools, strategies, or techniques to effectively reduce the impact of stress on oneself and one’s work.
- You can remain objective and aware of how one’s behaviour impacts others, adjusting to the situation as necessary.
Don’t meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario’s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
Additional information:
- 1 English Permanent – Full Time, 191 Booth Rd, Unit 16 & 17, North Bay Area Office, North Bay, North Region
Note:
- Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
- T-ET-243161/26
How to apply:
- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d’emploi externes de la fonction publique de l’Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d’emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d’affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
Strengthening Ontario, together
Title: Environmental Compliance Officer
Company: Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Location: North Bay
