Job ID #31588: Environmental Enforcement Officer

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason
* Re-Post - Candidates who have already applied to this position need not re-apply as they are already under consideration *
Job ID #31588: Environmental Enforcement Officer
Union: CUPE Local 5167
Job Description ID #: 1208
Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on October 28, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy
Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Reporting to the Supervisor Monitoring & Enforcement Operations. Inspects and enforces City By-laws on pollution control and abatement. Performs sewer and water investigations to ensure compliance with Provincial Legislation and City By-laws.
GENERAL DUTIES
Inspects and reports on premises such as industrial, commercial and institutional facilities to ensure compliance with Municipal regulations. Advises facility operator on non-compliance issues while maintaining and delivering a customer focused service.
Assesses requests for Sewer Discharge Permits by reviewing engineering reports, schematics, conducting on-site inspections and analysing background water quality data with requestor.
Participates in the implementation and maintenance of an industrial sampling program to ensure users are in compliance with current legislation.
Investigates non-compliance with sewer use by-law. Initiates appropriate action.
Collects samples of industrial effluents, sewer outfalls, spilled materials, etc, that may or may not be used as evidence in a court of law, reviews and interprets laboratory reports, implements courses of action to be taken to mitigate harm to City infrastructure or environmental degradation.
Reviews plans, inspects and assesses pollution control practices to ensure compliance with legislation.
Implements and monitors traffic control plans and follows various other Health and Safety practices as per current legislation.
Operates equipment such as sewer samplers, gas detectors, pH probes, flow meters, 2-way radios, cell phones, , laptop computers, GPS devices, and other various tools.
Prepares and follows up on notices of violation, issues tickets, lays charges and orders, delivers summonses, prepares and gives evidence in court.
Facilitates compliance meetings and documents corrective actions.
Promotes a service oriented culture and focus within the section.
Receives and answers inquiries of a technical nature from public, staff, other departments, consultants, municipal and government agencies related to major responsibilities.
Writes reports, composes correspondence related to major responsibilities.
Develops and assists in developing policies and procedures related to major responsibilities.
Ability to deal effectively with elected officials, representatives of other levels of government, management, peers, staff and the general public.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of statutes, regulations and by-laws affecting the department/section.
Represents the division before public meetings, industry representatives and other government officials.
Provides orientation for new staff, trains and develops new staff.
Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety
Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

Employment type
Permanent, Full-Time

Work arrangement
No