How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Senior Enforcement Officer contributes to field oversight and mentorship of Enforcement Officers and provides advice and guidance to officers regarding procedures affecting TRCA’s Enforcement and Compliance program. The Senior Enforcement Officer participates in environmental and construction compliance and protection initiatives, public safety, and community liaison outreach programs within TRCA’s jurisdiction. The Senior Enforcement Officer conducts compliance monitoring and response to public inquiries and complaints under the Authority’s regulatory requirements and permitting processes and identifies and addresses unlawful activities occurring on TRCA landholdings and with TRCA’s permitting regulations. The Senior Enforcement Officer participates and supports TRCA’s Emergency and Flood Management Program.
Major Responsibilities:
Provides oversight to a small team of Enforcement Officers within the business unit, delegating tasks and ensuring team alignment to complete daily objectives.
Supports onboarding, provides on-the-job training and mentoring and ensures that team members understand expectations and priorities.
Conducts and documents regular compliance audits of TRCA permit sites to ensure compliance with site plans, permit conditions, construction techniques and methodology, and environmental controls/ protections.
Coordinate with partnering agencies and TRCA technical, planning, and senior staff to develop and negotiate compliance strategies to address non-compliance issues.
Patrols and responds to complaints or occurrences relating to development/construction activities within TRCA regulatory jurisdiction and unauthorized public safety and land use infractions within TRCA landholdings.
Identify infractions, conduct investigations, and initiate legal action for significant unlawful activities within TRCA regulatory jurisdiction and landholdings.
Coordinate TRCA prosecutions, collect evidence, prepare case files, issue offence notices, swear and serve Informations, prepare Crown Brief, participate in court proceedings, and supervise execution of remedial works as negotiated through settlement agreement or Court Order and/ or Probation Order.
Ensure staff/volunteers/contractors, as applicable, comply with health & safety policies, and other TRCA policies, as applicable in various work environments.
Participates in the River Watch Program to identify potential or occurring flood risk or damage and safety concerns to private and public lands and municipal/provincial infrastructure
Incumbents may also be assigned other duties
What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Resource Management and Police Foundations or a related field
Eligible to qualify for appointment as a Provincial Offences Officer with clean criminal background check
Canadian Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CAN-CISEC)
Valid Ontario Class G driver's license
Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening or current Criminal Background Check
Experience
4+ years of experience directly relating to major tasks, coupled with experience mentoring and coaching team members
Experience in initiating proceedings (charges) in both Provincial Offences Act - Part 1 (Offence Notices) and Part 3 (Informations)
Experience in conducting inspections and investigations and preparing Crown Briefs
Direct enforcement experience with Conservation Authorities Act, both Section 28 and Section 29.
Experience with complex site plan comprehension, best management construction practices, construction methodology, environmental controls
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Provincial and Federal legislation including the Conservation Authorities Act, Trespass to Property Act, Provincial Offence Act, Criminal Code, Fisheries Act, Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Demonstrated knowledge of case law, procedures of law, rules of evidence and preparing legal documents
Knowledge of ecological principles, including ecosystem management, impact assessment, restoration and mitigation techniques
Demonstrated experience in supervising staff Demonstrated experience in successfully negotiating resolutions to technical and complex issues
Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise communication in both non-emergency and emergency situations
Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
Ability to overcome objections by reasoning persuasively
Influential communicator able to facilitate discussions between parties with different perspectives of competing interests and resolve conflicts
Ability to make sound and effective decisions under pressure
Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint
