Quality control officer
City of Toronto’s Toronto Water division is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Quality control officer. City of Toronto’s Toronto Water division manages the city’s water supply and wastewater services. It ensures safe drinking water, sewer maintenance, and stormwater management. It upholds environmental standards and public health, serving residents and businesses across Toronto. With a focus on infrastructure resilience and sustainability, it plays a pivotal role in maintaining the city’s livability and economic vitality. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Toronto
Division: Toronto Water
Section: TW Environment and Administration
Position: Quality control officer
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $33.34- $36.55 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Category: Audit, Compliance and Inspections
Affiliation: Local 79 Full-time
Location: Toronto ON
Shift: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Job ID: 43899
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Secondary School Diploma, or approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience: Candidates should have experience performing sampling preferably related to wastewater and industrial wastes
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be in good physical condition with the ability to withstand the environment of wastewater, industrial wastes, offensive industrial and sewage odours, severe and varying climatic conditions
- The candidates should have the ability to review electronic or hard copy sewer and water main maps and any drawings showing sewer and water infrastructures
- The candidates should be able to lift sampling equipment and to remove maintenance hole covers on sewers
- The candidates should have the ability to work shifts and report on-call outside working hours
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have experience with a wide variety of sampling equipment
- The candidates should have Post-secondary education in the field of Chemical, Environmental, Water Resources Engineering, or Sciences
- The candidates should have experience in the use of computers and applicable software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), IPACS, and Hansen
- The candidates must possess a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence and be able to pass and maintain a City’s operator’s permit
- The candidates should have good verbal communication skills with the ability to discuss issues with the general public, private industry, and other regulatory bodies
- The candidates should demonstrate strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare detailed documentation and to write clear, concise reports in a legible manner
- The candidates should possess good organizational skills to plan daily work
- The candidates should have knowledge and understanding of wastewater collection systems, wastewater treatment, and industrial wastes
- The candidates should have the ability to meet with the public and represent the City of Toronto in connection with water pollution complaints or concerns
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and work independently
- The candidates should be able to provide a Police background check demonstrating a clear record
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to conduct activities relating to the enforcement/compliance of Toronto Water’s By-laws to regulate the discharge of wastewater and land drainage and water supply in the City of Toronto
- The candidates should be able to prepare, clean, transport, and maintain sampling and safety equipment for use and correct calibration, if necessary and able to operate and maintain vehicles and sampling equipment in a quality control manner
- The candidates should be able to conduct industrial, commercial, and institutional facility and residential inspections, spill/pollution investigations, and meetings and monitor/sample sanitary and storm sewer systems, identify new sampling locations within the collection system, collect samples, and conduct field tests such as pH, and submit other bylaw parameter samples for laboratory analysis
- The candidates should be able to appear in court as a witness in By-law violation cases and represent the City when involved in complaints and able to liaise with staff regarding findings
- The candidates should be able to take samples and analyze tests of wastewater and industrial wastes, which may require calibrating equipment, mathematical calculations, the use of a computer, and data mining
- The candidates should be able to conduct dye tests in the Sewer System to confirm or rule out pollution sources and able to investigate complaints and answer inquiries in connection with spills, odors, and water pollution control
- The candidates should be able to maintain records, take detailed and accurate notes, prepare accurate and concise written reports, and enter data using a works management system such as i-Publicly Operated Treatment Works and Administration and Compliance System’ (IPACS) and/or various office software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WMAC
- The candidates should be able to review hard or electronic copy of sewer and water main maps and any associated drawings for compliance with the Sewers and Water Supply Bylaws and able to act as a team member working with the unit supervisors, manager, and closely with area bylaw officers or program staff on files that require additional assistance
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!