Water Quality Technologist (Technologist II)

ABOUT US

Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Recognized by Forbes as one of Canadas Best Employers we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program- With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Benefits and Wellness- Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health dental and life insurance access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce- Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Program Manager Service Quality and Implementation is responsible for providing technical leadership and support to continuously improve and monitor water quality and treatment process performance. Supports regulatory compliance by organizing sampling collecting and managing results and liaising with external partners. Plans and conducts laboratory analysis and supports the branch in implementation of new treatment processes and process improvements. Leads pilot projects and gathers and analyzes data related to treatment processes. Coordinates and/or supports water quality and treatment research projects in collaboration with outside agencies. provides scoping info for procurements as needed Maintains the Regional water quality database and assists management with preparation of budgets for water quality and process related projects on an annual basis.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Provides quality control on data and transfers water and wastewater quality data to Branch staff municipalities ministries and project teams as required.
• Assists in developing standards and policies for treatment processes as it relates to data collection and management for the branch.
• Coordinates regulatory sample program with laboratories and reviews water data for quality control.
• Identifies initiates scopes and oversees water quality and treatment processes related projects and initiatives.
• Participates in and coordinates activities that contribute to the Regions sustainable management of surface water and groundwater including monitoring water quality from Peel and Toronto.
• Liaises with staff for regulatory and process sampling program support.
• Liaises with develops and maintains strong partnerships with a variety of outside agencies and stakeholders.
• Responds to stakeholder/customer enquiries directly and/or resolves complaints verbally or in writing concerning projects or operating related issues; escalates unresolved issues to management as required.
• Liaises with internal branch and cross-department staff to provide data for compliance programs and others as required.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a three (3) year Community College Diploma in Environmental or Applied Science Technology.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in a municipal water industry including direct experience in the operations and maintenance of a municipal water and wastewater treatment and distribution/collection system.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Water Quality Analyst Certificate and/or Ontario Operator Certificate in Water Treatment within six months of appointment.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act Ontario Water Resources Act Ontario Regulation 170/03 Drinking Water Systems Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards Regulation 169/03 and other applicable legislation pertaining to the municipal water industry.
• Knowledge of advanced chemistry analytical methods geology and hydrogeology principles well construction and operations environmental sampling methodologies laboratory methods groundwater servicing municipal water supply operating procedures and quality standards.
• Ability to travel to off site locations in a timely and efficient manner as required.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours as required.