Job Description

JOB TITLE: Senior Advisor, Environmental Compliance

DEPARTMENT: Planning, Building & Growth Management

POSTING NUMBER: 106664

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek

LOCATION: Hybrid Model*– when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall

SALARY GRADE: 7

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $111,485.00 - $125,421.00 per annum

MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE: $139,356.00 per annum

JOB TYPE: Management and Administration

POSTING DATE: March 26, 2025

CLOSING DATE: April 9, 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Compliance, this position is responsible for effective and efficient environmental planning, permitting, execution and environmental inspection as it applies to excess soil related project and program work associated with construction of new facilities, state of good repair projects, infrastructure projects and site alterations. The Senior Advisor, Environmental Compliance will also provide advice and commentary on issues related to regulatory processes and environmental mitigation as it applies to soils management

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management: Provide project management services for projects related to excess soil, site alterations and other similar projects related to compliance with EPA regulations on soil and groundwater and other aspects of environmental compliance, as required. Provide expertise and technical/professional knowledge to advise other professionals in the delivery of projects. Prepare and evaluate procurement documents and consultant proposals and make recommendations for Council approval. Work collaboratively with other departments, committees and various advisory groups. Ensure a positive working relationship with clients, area municipalities and other Government bodies to support optimal project outcomes
Project human resource leadership: Provide direction, advice and guidance to staff, external consultants and contractors. Identify tasks and assign responsibilities to support project delivery. Have overall responsibility for schedules and project budget, track progress, provide day-to-day guidance for decision-making. Ensure the effective and efficient resolution of issues
Financial accountability: Establish preliminary and final budgets for projects, and monitor project expenditures.. Coordinate the procurement process with Purchasing, Legal and project stakeholders. Ensure project delivery within the agreed budget and schedule
Reporting: Effectively coordinate all project documentation, including all correspondence from engineers, inspectors, contractors and sub-contractors. Prepare detailed and timely status and progress reports on projects, attend meetings to present reports as required, i.e. Council, Committee meetings, various advisory and steering committees meetings
Advises and recommends: Use own personal expertise and technical/professional knowledge to compose or interpret technical reports, provide recommendations and direction to other professionals in the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects. Accountable for the Large Scale Site Alteration Permitting including the review of excess soil planning reports, soil management plans, slope stability and erosion control plans, permit applications and related documents. Be involved in the public information/consultation process for site alteration permitting, as required. Evaluate tender documents, engineering reports and consultant proposals and makes recommendations for Council approval. Work collaboratively with other departments, committees and various advisory groups. Provide advice, guidance and technical assistance as requested throughout the organization

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

University degree in Civil Engineering, Enviromental Engineering or Environmental Sciences or related discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) licence from the Professional Engineers of Ontario or Professional Geoscientist (P. Geo) licence from the Professional Geoscientists of Ontario.
QP_ESA under Ontario Regulation 153/04.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

Exceptional communication skills both written and oral (English)
Outstanding interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with multiple stakeholders; demonstrated sound conflict resolution skills and ability to function within teams.
Knowledge and application of project management methodology, ability to handle multiple priorities and work with deadlines.
Knowledge of legislation, policies procedures and practices relevant to environmental due diligence and compliance in the areas of water, soil and air.
Membership in Project Management Institute (PMI) is an asset.
Computer proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
A valid Ontario Driver’s License Class “G”
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

#LI-Hybrid

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #106664 by April 9, 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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