By-law enforcement officer
Metro Vancouver
Burnaby
,
BC
· Canada
Job description
Assistant Enforcement OfficerPosition Status: Full-Time Temporary (This position to last not later than December 24, 2027)Department: Environmental Regulation & EnforcementEmployee Group: Teamsters Local 31Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, BurnabySalary Range/ Wage Rate: PG T22 $3,039.93 - $3,577.88 bi-weekly Our Environmental Regulation & Enforcement Department is seeking an Assistant Enforcement Officer who will assist Officers with the administration of air quality permits, liquid waste permits and solid waste licences. This role will primarily support Metro Vancouver?s solid waste regulatory program through assisting with compliance monitoring, enforcement actions, permitting and licensing, and by providing administrative support. Assistance with Metro Vancouver?s air quality and liquid waste regulatory programs will also be required. You are an applied science technologist with an eye for detail, have excellent communication skills, is passionate about waste diversion and reduction, and have a keen interest in protecting the environment. This role: Communicates with air quality, liquid waste and solid waste regulated clients to promote compliance with legislative requirements by providing clients with information concerning regulatory obligations; provides clients with information concerning regulation registration needs for the issuance of permits; provides licence and regulation information and monitoring report requirements; determines emission fee calculations. Ensures that mandated notification procedures are followed for applications for air permits and solid waste licences; assists Officers in processing applications and preparing air quality permits, liquid waste permits and solid waste licences in accordance with procedures, protocols and standards. Provides assistance to regulated air quality and liquid waste dischargers to ensure that they comply with regulatory requirements. Reviews monitoring and other information to determine discharge fees and compliance with regulatory requirements. Provides assistance to non-road diesel engine operators to enable them to comply with regulation requirements regarding registration, operating periods and other regulatory requirements. Assists Officers in conducting inspections in the field or at permitted, licensed or regulated sites. Assists Officers in the preparation of reports to prosecutor for alleged violations of air quality, liquid waste and solid waste bylaws. Interviews witnesses, collects statements and gathers other evidence associated with prosecutions. Assists Officers with responding to air quality complaints from the public, determines the nature and extent of problem, collects information, communicates the problem to suspected sources; may draft reply letters for Officer's review; assists with enforcement procedures for ticketing and other enforcement activities in compliance with laws and charge approval standards. Reviews municipal building permits, applications and business licences to locate and check on potential emissions. Prepares reports for Officers and management related to various regulatory program activities including complaint handling, fees, compliance and enforcement activity summaries. Provides support and assistance to the Officer during compliance tests by performing tasks such as maintaining sampling and testing equipment and assisting in field where necessary. Prepares and maintains related files, reports and documentation, prepares site plans and uses regulatory and complaint databases. Performs related work as required. To be successful, you have: Completion of a diploma from a recognized Institute of Technology with emphasis on Chemistry and pollution control. Some related industrial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Membership or eligibility for membership as an Applied Science Technologist with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C. Considerable knowledge of the