Stormwater monitoring and inspections supervisor
City of Brampton’s Planning, Building, and Growth Management department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Stormwater monitoring and inspections supervisor. City of Brampton’s Planning, Building, and Growth Management department facilitates urban development and construction projects. It oversees zoning, permits, and land use planning. By prioritizing efficient processes and community engagement, the department supports Brampton’s economic vitality and quality of life initiatives. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Brampton
Department: Planning, Building and Growth Management
Position: Stormwater monitoring and inspections supervisor
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $95679.00 – $119599.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent
Job Type: Management and Administration
Job Industry: Government and Public Sector
Location: 130 Sandalwood Pkwy, Brampton, ON L7A 1A8, Canada
Shift: 35-hour workweek
Job ID: 2024-8391
Posting Number: 105926
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Post-secondary degree in engineering, environmental science, or environmental chemistry or a diploma from a technology program in environmental engineering or environmental science or an equivalent field of study
Experience: Candidates should have 5 years progressive experience in a direct or related field, preferably in a public service and/or unionized environment
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have experience supervising staff and possess experience with designing, implementing, and leading programs, including developing and managing budgets, as well as program performance evaluation and reporting and have experience in the investigation, tracking, and reporting of spill incidents
- The candidates should have experience with water sampling, monitoring, and data analysis and have experience in industrial waste control and industrial processes and have experience in conducting inspection and monitoring of wastewater discharges, as well as the development and review of pollution prevention plans
- The candidates should have training and experience in municipal by-laws investigation and enforcement procedures and regulatory compliance programs and have experience in the investigation, tracking, and reporting of sanitary sewer and storm sewer cross-connections,
- The candidates should demonstrate experience leading and managing projects and have experience with data management software/systems and have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare visual and oral presentations
- The candidates should demonstrate exceptional customer service and conflict resolution skills and possess proficiency in the reading and interpretation of drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation and should have highly developed analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- The candidates should have knowledge of surface water and sewer sampling techniques, including chain of custody procedures and quality assurance/quality control protocols and have a working knowledge of the City of Brampton Storm Sewer By-law
- The candidates should have a working knowledge of environmental and other related legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and applicable regulations
- The candidates should have a working knowledge of municipal storm and sanitary systems and typical service connection configurations and have good working knowledge of standard computer applications (Microsoft Office)
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team, and strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills and responsible for implementing and complying with Brampton Corporate Occupational Health and Safety policies, Brampton Specific safety policies, and the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act
- The candidates should have a professional engineering designation or a C.E.T. designation and have a valid non-probationary Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and use of own vehicle
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to lead multiple stormwater programs under the guidance of the Manager, Stormwater Programs, aimed at identifying, prioritizing, and resolving deficiencies in the City’s stormwater drainage system to protect residents, properties, and the environment and able to coordinate the stormwater infrastructure inspection program and develop and implement a city-wide stormwater monitoring program
- The candidates should be able to develop and implement the City’s storm sewer discharge compliance program, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and able to oversee the stormwater inspection program conducted by the Inspector, Stormwater Infrastructure, and expand current inspection programs to address new regulatory requirements
- The candidates should be able to develop a monitoring program to comply with mandated deadlines by the Province, including assessing and prioritizing sewersheds based on water quality and environmental health indicators and be able to develop, implement, and lead the Stormwater Monitoring Program, addressing requirements in the City’s CLI ECA, hydrometric monitoring of the storm sewer system, outfall sampling, and dye testing
- The candidates should be able to enforce the Storm Sewer By-Law, including collecting regulatory samples and inspecting private stormwater management facilities and able to respond to and investigate reported spills and releases into the City’s stormwater drainage system and able to lead the Storm Sewer Discharge Compliance Program, including spill tracing, downspout disconnection, cross-connection, and pollution prevention initiatives
- The candidates should be able to coordinate infrastructure retrofit projects to implement downspout disconnections and resolve cross-connections and be able to set objectives and annual targets, measure program performance, and conduct annual evaluations and reporting on program effectiveness
- The candidates should be able to prepare recommendations for improvements, including amendments to the Storm Sewer By-Law and applicable policies and protocols and able to prepare business cases and budget requests as needed to support program growth and able to coordinate and lead meetings with external and internal stakeholders to identify new trends and issues related to the Storm Sewer By-law compliance and improve the program
- The candidates should be able to contribute to the development of processes to ensure data integrity and alignment with the City’s asset management platform, CityWorks and able to lead enforcement of the City’s new Storm Sewer By-law and develop the Storm Sewer Discharge Compliance program, focusing on sewer discharges from various properties
- The candidates should be able to review and provide scientific and technical expertise on storm drainage-related studies, capital projects, and development applications related to discharge into the stormwater drainage system and able to partner with the Manager on recruitment, selection, hiring, assigning work, determining training and development needs, coaching, and mentoring
- The candidates should be able to coordinate the work of outside consultants and external resources and able to interface with regulatory agencies and communicate compliance requirements to internal stakeholders and able to train personnel on specific environmental requirements and ensure standards and performance measures are achieved
- The candidates should be able to develop guidelines and procedures, ensuring consistent practices are followed by staff, and update and improve upon guidelines and procedures as processes evolve with new efficiencies and technology and able to conduct periodic evaluations of staff inspections and other deliverables for completeness, technical accuracy, and ensure consistent quality standards are maintained
- The candidates should be able to partner with the Manager in evaluating issues related to performance management, discipline, and other personnel matters of a confidential nature, including enforcing and interpreting collective agreements, policies, and procedures related to professional/technical staff
- The candidates should be able to provide backup for the Manager and Technical Staff to maintain service levels and develop customer service strategies related to the Storm Sewer By-law and stormwater infrastructure inspection programs and able to oversee stormwater charge credit inspections to inform the continuation or cancellation of credits for property owners
- The candidates should be able to liaise with property owners regarding compliance with the Storm Sewer By-law, enforcement notices, downspout disconnection, and pollution prevention activities and able to develop streamlined pollution prevention plans for private non-residential and multi-residential property owners to enroll in the Stormwater Charge Credit Program
- The candidates should be able to provide professional customer service and conflict resolution in emotionally charged situations, exercising tact, discretion, and persuasive reasoning and able to prepare responses to Council offices, agencies, and public inquiries and monitor the Environment mailbox, responding to inquiries regarding the Storm Sewer By-law
- The candidates should be able to advise the public and professionals regarding interpretations of the Storm Sewer By-law, the permit review process, and other related inquiries and provide information to other City staff and departments related to monitoring and sampling results and associated actions
- The candidates should be able to coordinate with the City’s Stormwater Education program for private stormwater management facilities and able to coordinate with Provincial ministries and other regulatory agencies on issues related to spill response and water quality protection
- The candidates should be able to provide input and data to the City’s reporting process to demonstrate Provincial legislative requirements are met and able to liaise with the By-law Enforcement Division to coordinate and monitor the delivery of Storm Sewer By-law documentation, interpretation, and evidence related to violation investigations and subsequent prosecutions
- The candidates should be able to represent the Division at various interdepartmental and cross-functional meetings to provide Storm Sewer By-law information and able to represent the Division/Department at various stakeholder consultations, open houses, town hall and Council/Committee meetings, including engaging the public, receiving feedback, and responding to comments or questions involving interpretation and application of the Storm Sewer By-law
- The candidates should be able to liaise and foster effective working relationships with internal stakeholders including Planning, Public Works, Legal Services, Licensing, the Mayor, and Council to ensure that policies are implemented and enforced as intended following adoption by Council
- The candidates should be able to liaise with other agencies as required during spill investigations and management and able to keep the Manager informed and escalate any technical and administrative issues as required and conduct, track, coordinate, and prepare reports on all discharge inspection and monitoring activities of the City’s stormwater drainage system
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!