Technologist -Environmental Services

Position Summary

This position performs complex technical work including database management; environmental sampling of groundwater, surface water, wastewater, compost, landfill gas and soil, vegetation management and assisting in the preparation of reports to regulatory bodies.  This position will assist in the delivery of environmental programs. This position reports to the Coordinator, Environmental Compliance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, monitor, troubleshoot and maintain sewer, water, and waste processes, equipment and systems together with performing minor repairs and/or identification of necessary repairs and procedures.
• Review and comment on documentation, drawings, specifications, plans and applications from engineering consultants and developers to ensure City standards and requirements are met.
• Monitor manage and conduct data and sample collection programs.
• Supervise and direct staff, consultants and contractors.
• Maintain and operate specialized analysis software and be able to interpret results, produce reports/outputs for infrastructure sewer/water/t/waste network/facility planning, operation, maintenance and management programs (examples include: SCADA,)
• Develop and review engineering design, material, testing and technology/equipment standards and specifications.
• Research, co-ordinate and assemble information and prepare technical reports.
• Research and evaluate the application of new technologies and industry best practices related to infrastructure/facility planning, engineering, design, construction, preservation, traffic safety, asset management and testing services.
• Provide advanced advice in regard to technologies and technical analysis related to infrastructure/plant/facility planning, design, construction, operation, preservation, maintenance, management, testing and performance. New technologies comprise of technical evaluation of engineered material; integration of Global Positioning System/Geographical Information System (GPS/GIS) technology; development/integration of computer applications and information systems to enhance productivity/efficiency; equipment deployment and route modelling; new testing/monitoring equipment for quality control of construction/maintenance operations; maintenance information systems, etc.
• Manage projects, work programs and budgets, including contract administration.
• Represent the department in meetings with department staff, other departments, the public, consultants, contractors, other government agencies, community associations and City Advisory Committees.
• Tactfully and adequately respond to concerns and inquiries from the public, City Council and other branches/departments/divisions.
• Perform related work as required

Key Qualifications

*** To be considered for this position you must clearly identify your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and where you obtained them in your application/resume. ***

• The knowledge, abilities and skills are obtained through completion of a two-year diploma in Civil, Environmental and/or Water Resources Engineering Technology or a two-year diploma in Environmental Sciences.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply environmental practices, principles, theories, computations, analyses and statistics. Knowledge of basic drafting, mapping and surveying technology practices and techniques
• Knowledge and ability with sampling, monitoring programs and laboratory/field/facility test procedures.
• Beginner level skills with GIS and CAD skills to display data including symbology, create, edit and query data, modify drawings, relate data, and prepare designs using software such as Arc View, AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Ability to interpret, understand and manage work in accordance with the general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act, other legislation, and expectations of City of Regina’s policies, standards, practices and guidelines.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, direct and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of City policies and procedures, and legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and work with complex databases.
• Intermediate skills to create tables, charts 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 office productivity software such as in MS Office (Word, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Skill to work independently and prioritize tasks and projects.
• Skill to express ideas effectively, in oral and written form.
• Skill to establish and maintain effective working relations and a respectful work environment with superiors, subordinates, co-workers and the public.

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