City : Toronto

Category : Engineering & Technical

Industry : Government

Employer : City of Toronto

• Job ID: 20539
• Job Category: Engineering & Technical
• Division & Section: Solid Waste Management Services, SWM Transfer Stations & Landfill Ops
• Work Location: Keele Valley Landfill,  7 Eaglet Court
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent 
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $33.97 - $37.22, TF0320, Wage Grade 9 
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per Week  
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 22-Mar-2022 to 05-Apr-2022
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Major Responsibilities:

• Investigates, researches and conducts studies
• Collects and summarizes data for reports
• May be asked to ensure contractors are performing construction in accordance with permits, safety regulations and according to tenders and specifications
• Transforms information from plans into digital data. Maintains and updates data
• Collects samples for analysis of surface water and ground water including measurement of field parameters such as dissolved oxygen, pH and conductivity. Logs water samples into Laboratory
• Information Management System (LIMS) and delivers to City laboratory
• Attends site meetings with contractors, utility companies, etc. regarding construction, repair of closed landfill infrastructure
• Conducts field inspections of closed Landfills and evaluate and assess for environmental impact and condition
• Operates and maintain a variety of mechanical, digital, analogue, wireless, computerized and other environmental equipment
• Collects and analyzes data of water monitoring wells, gas collection wells or probes, measuring water levels and/or gas levels
• Operates equipment and performs field work
• Monitors Landfills for environmental conditions and gas collection efficiency (i.e. liner instrumentation lysimeter monitoring, vibrating wire piezometers, landfill gas flow rates and concentrations, flaring and collection systems, methane surface emissions, purge well inspections surface and ground water monitoring)

Key Qualifications:

1. Post-Secondary Education in Environmental or Earth Sciences Engineering Technology or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
2. Experience in environmental monitoring field work (e.g. sampling of ground water, surface water and landfill gas monitoring).
3. Experience using computer software including Microsoft Excel and Word.
4. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario class "G" driver's licence and be eligible to qualify for a City driver's permit.

You must also have:

• Knowledge in the sampling of ground water, surface water, landfill gas monitoring and sampling.
• Knowledge of Purge Wells, Leachate Collection and Landfill Gas Collection Systems.
• Understanding of the principles and application of environmental monitoring theories, methods and practices.
• Ability to work effectively with consultants, contractors, colleagues, other City employees at all levels and members of the public.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize.
• Ability to learn how to use a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and documents (e.g. plans and profiles, surveys, specifications, etc.).
• Ability to perform field work in all weather conditions.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, statutes, standards and practices (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks).
• Basic analytical skills with the ability to perform manual and computerized mathematical calculations in an engineering environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, at all organizational levels.

Note: All City of Toronto employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City's Mandatory Vaccination Policy.  Candidates will be required to show proof of vaccination during the recruitment process.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.