Division: Utilities and Environment
Department: Water and Waste Operations
Term: 1 Permanent Full Time position available.
Closing Date: 06/17/2025
Labour Group: CUPE 47
Posting: 4331
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Environmental Operations Manager, this position enforces designated environmental bylaws and investigates infractions; assists with the management of the environmental management system (EMS) and environmental projects.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Inspects and investigates residential, commercial, industrial and institutional properties and public right-of-way to ensure compliance with environmental bylaws.
- Enforces environmental bylaws, including public education, investigation, issuing warnings and tickets and working with solicitors on summary conviction offences.
- Assists with development and revision of environmental bylaws.
- Conducts environmental sampling for environmental protection projects and bylaw enforcement.
- Assists with the development and revision of an environmental management system (EMS).
- Maintains records of all bylaw enforcement, investigations, environmental sampling and EMS reporting.
- Assists with environmental spills and/or contaminated site remediation through testing, site visits, site inspection and reporting.
- Assists with special projects related to the activities of the Division, such as promotional events, community clean-ups, educational presentations, recycling activities.
- Responds to information requests from civic staff and the public relating to bylaw and environmental protection.
- Assists with the review of development plans to ensure principles of sustainable development.
- Assists with the preparation of brochures and other information measures designed to improve customer service.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience Requirements:
- Graduation from a recognized two-year, post-secondary environmental engineering technology program.
- Two years’ related experience.
- Certification, or eligibility for certification, as an Applied Science Technologist with the Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians.
- Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5A Driver’s Licence.
- Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
- Knowledge of environmental issues relating to municipalities.
- Knowledge of regulatory enforcement procedures.
- Knowledge of environmental sampling procedures.
- Ability to maintain accurate and current records.
- Ability to present evidence in a Court of Law.
- Ability to deal effectively with public and co-workers.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Skill in the operation of a computer with Microsoft Office software.
Weekly Hours: 38.75
Salary Range: $70,130.88 to $72,113.52 CAD per annum (2023 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity
Accommodation
The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email [email protected].
While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Posting Closes > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to the City
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