Senior Environmental Officer (Spills Action Center)

May 8, 2024

Temporary

Toronto, ON

Company: Ontario Public Services

Apply By: Thursday, May 23, 2024 11:59 pm EDT

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Senior Environmental Officer (Spills Action Centre)

Organization: Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division: Drinking Water and Environmental Compliance Division, Divisional Compliance Branch, Spills Action Centre

City: North York

Language of Position(s): English

Job Term: 1 Temporary (up to 12 months, with possibility of extension)

Job Code: 61507 - Environmental Officer 4

Salary: $1,487.17 - $1,828.66 Per Week*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Understanding the job ad - definitions

Posting Status: Open

Job ID: 214742

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If you have a strong passion for protecting the environment, then consider this opportunity with the Spills Action Centre (SAC), the 24/7 province wide reporting centre for reports of environmental spills and notification of discharges, pollution incident reports from the public, adverse drinking water test results as well as reports from other agencies. You will collect information, provide direction, create reports and take follow up actions as per office procedures and protocols.

Effective January 1st, 2024 the salary range of this position is $1,584.94 to $1,948.86 per week in compliance with OPSEU Unified Bargaining Unit collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this important role, you will:

operate on a 24-hour rotating shift with minimal supervision
receive and coordinate responses to reports of spills, adverse drinking water results and other

related environmental incidents

assess regulatory compliance during initial stages of reported incidents
provide advice and guidance on legislative responsibilities and appropriateness of action taken
assess reported information and determine potential risks to the environment
on a regular basis take on the role of the Team Leader or Duty Officer at the Spills Action

Centre (SAC) in order to optimize service delivery

receive, assess, and activate responses to occurrences reported to the SAC as per agreements

with other government agencies

How do I qualify?

Environmental Legislation Knowledge:

you can interpret, apply, and provide guidance on environmental legislation, regulations,

policies and procedures

you know environmental legislation such as the Ontario Environmental Protection Act, Ontario

Water Resources Act and Safe Drinking Water Act

Environmental Knowledge:

you have knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of environmental science, industrial and manufacturing processes and associated pollution controls, water supply and sewage treatment plant processes
you have knowledge of spills cleanup procedures and technologies
you have knowledge of the interaction of soil/water/air contamination in the natural

environment

you have the ability to interpret a wide range of technical terminologies relating to the

chemical and transportation industries

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

you communicate effectively and present complex information in a clear, concise and

grammatically correct manner

you have excellent telephone manners and the ability to remain calm while dealing with a range of challenging incidents
you can establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
you work well both independently and as part of a
you have strong writing skills to prepare concise and accurate incident reports within critical timeframes

Decision-Making and Reasoning Ability:

you can make sound decisions during stressful and time critical situations
you can operate under minimal supervision
you can problem solve and manage conflicts using reasoning skills
you know how to manage contentious issues

Computer Skills:

you have experience working with a range of computer software applications including word

processing, GIS, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, and network applications

Additional Information

Address:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 5775 Yonge St, North York, Toronto Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Understanding the job ad - definitions

Schedule: 3.7

Category: Inspections and Investigations Posted on: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Note:

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How to apply:

You must apply online.
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Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

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Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 23, 2024 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.

Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .