Technologist II - Environmental Wastewater (Term)

Description

• Review and comment on drawings, specifications, plans and applications to ensure City standards, specifications and relevant environmental requirements are met.
• Prepare environmental reports for submission to regulators and the administration.
• Ensure compliance of personnel, equipment, materials, contractors and consultants at work sites to meet Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act, The City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual, City of Regina Standard and Emergency Operating Procedures, and legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and direct staff, consultants and contractors as required.
• Prepare environmental applications and renew regulatory as needed to ensure seamless operations.
• Conduct field inspections, surveys, environmental surveillance and environmental and wastewater testing as required.
• Approve requisitions, expenditures and other transactions within the limits of established authority.
• Provide technical analysis and environmental engineering support related to wastewater, water, drainage, solid waste, infrastructure planning, design, , and asset management.
• Develop and review engineering design, material testing and technology/equipment standards and specifications.
• Manage projects, work programs and budgets, including contract administration.
• Research, evaluate and provide advice on application of technologies, methods and industry best practice related to environmental services.
• Initiate, develop, maintain and coordinate datasets related to environmental management, infrastructure planning and field inspections.
• Research, and assemble information and prepare technical reports.
• Represent the branch in meetings with other branch staff, other departments, the public, consultants, contractors, other government agencies, community associations and City advisory committees.

Requirements

• Knowledge and demonstrated ability with sampling and monitoring programs and laboratory/facility and field-testing procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations and a respectful work environment with superiors, subordinates, co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to review technical documents and understand recommendations.
• Knowledge of planning and budgeting principles.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License and have a vehicle available for work usage (a travel allowance is provided). Experience driving a half ton truck would be beneficial.
• Willing to periodically work irregular hours (standby or overtime pay provided as needed)
• Knowledge of effective supervision and leadership of staff.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory legislation.
• Intermediate skills to create tables and forms, create formulas, create queries and reports, modify and customize charts and tables, use pivot tables and cross tab queries, and import/export data from various sources and formats using software such as in the Microsoft Suite of Professional Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access)
• Ability to oversee and direct work of others.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply environmental engineering practices, principals, theories, computations, analysis and statistics.
• Tactfully and adequately respond to concerns and inquiries from the general public and other branches and divisions.
• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• The knowledge abilities and skills are typically obtained through completion of a two-year diploma in Environmental or Water Resources Engineering Technology and a minimum of two years experience in related engineering/technical field.
• Must be able and willing to perform work of a physical nature in all types of plant, field environments and inclement conditions.
• Will be required to work from variable bases of operation. (i.e. Landfill, Water Supply and/or other designated bases.)
• Skill to work independently and prioritize tasks and projects.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance