Use your knowledge and understanding of Water Wastewater Compliance Coordinator skills in representing our community's members

Receive a competitive hourly wage of $35.48 to $40.59/hour

Don’t miss this chance to make a true difference to the vibrant community of theMississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation

Aboutthe Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is a strong, vibrant, and progressive Indigenous community that is approximately a 1.5-hour drive from the heart of Toronto. Located nearby to the rural community of Port Perry, MSIFN has the benefits of small-town living while having close proximity to urban areas. As part of the Anishinabek Nation and signatories to the Williams Treaties and other pre-confederation treaties, MSIFN is extremely proud of our Indigenous culture and long history of protecting our Aboriginal and Treaty rights. As owners of the Great Blue Heron Casino and creators of the Noozhoo Nokiiyan Economic Development Limited Partnership, MSIFN has an entrepreneurial spirit and expectation for excellence. We encourage team members to be professional, flexible, dynamic, team players, who have a self-starting attitude and respect for all employees in the workplace. While working within clear lines of authority, MSIFN requires someone who can bring out the best in those who surround them. We are a busy First Nation, with many capital projects and opportunities ahead. The community and workplace are led by an elected Council of 5 (a Chief and four Councillors) and a Senior Management Team led by the First Nation Manager and including Managers from Operations, Finance, Human Resources, IT, and Health and Social Services. We value the hard work of our entire workforce and support them with a culture of collaboration and respect.

For more information about our vibrant community please visit our homepage by clicking here.

Make a Difference Within Our Community
Currently, the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) is looking for a Water Wastewater Compliance Coordinator to join our community and work with our members and management team in Scugog, ON on a full time basis . The hours of this role are Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday 8.30 am to 1:00 pm. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required to meet operational needs.

Reporting directly to the Water Wastewater Manager will be responsible and in charge of regulatory compliance for drinking water quality and environmental management systems and manages data and compliance matters related to Water and Wastewater services. Additionally, provide administrative assistance in support of all activities required for the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Water and Wastewater systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develops, maintains, and oversees the Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) and environmental management systems for water and wastewater, ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation and continuous improvement





Coordinates and leads internal and external audits for quality management systems, ensuring adherence to best practices, policies, and regulatory requirements

Monitors and reports on legislative and policy changes from various government levels, identifying potential implications and recommending solutions

Assists with the development and implementation of action plans addressing audit findings and non-conformances and helps ensure all personnel are informed of relevant regulatory requirements

Oversees system documentation, ensuring Water Operations Plans, procedures, and protocols are current, and manages data input into regulatory databases such as Health Canada Water Trax

Coordinates and maintains training, licensing, and certification records for Water/Wastewater staff, and assists with organizing related training and education programs

Manages quality assurance activities, implements process improvements, and conducts benchmarking to support continuous improvement in water and wastewater services

Prepares and compiles required reports, technical summaries, memos, and documentation for compliance inspections and strategic initiatives, ensuring effective information management

Acts as a liaison with regulatory bodies (e.g., MECP, Health Canada) and local municipalities, coordinates responses to regulatory issues, investigates special projects, and resolves sensitive customer complaints

Participates in committees, meetings, task forces, and special projects to support departmental objectives and foster stakeholder collaboration

Conducts extensive research, compiles research packages, and produces briefing notes for the Water/Wastewater Manager to support informed decision-making

Assists with the completion of funding forms, applications, RFPs, RFQs, and supports the Water/Wastewater Manager in securing resources for the department

Develops, maintains, and updates a comprehensive records management system for department documents (e.g., policies, SOPs, contracts, permits, licenses, and invoices) using both computerized and manual filing methods, in line with established procedures

PAY RATE : $35.48 to $40.59/hour (Pay Grade G)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

College Diploma Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline

Water Quality Compliance - Walkerton Clean Water Centre

Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) - Walkerton Clean Water Centre

3 years work related experience, 5 years total work experience or equivalent training and experience as determined by the hiring committee

SPECIALIZATION REQUIRED:





Valid driver’s license and $1M liability insurance

CPIC acceptable to position upon conditional offer

Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, traditions, teachings, community dynamics

Demonstrated working knowledge of Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS), including tracking Quality Management System compliance schedules, developing regulatory compliant forms, conducting research and performing information analysis to support Quality Management System objective

Excellent knowledge of computers; ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and software (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet, CMMS)

Excellent knowledge of office administration, procedures and processes

Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

CONSIDERED AN ASSET:

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline

2 years Work experience with a First Nation or Indigenous organization

Do you want to make a lasting difference to a vibrant First Nation community? Here’s your chance!

About the Benefits
In recognition of your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a competitive hourly wage of $35.48 to $40.59/hour. ($64,573.60 to73,873.80 /year based on a 35-hour work week) along with the following excellent package:

Access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) along with extended health, dental, and vision care benefits.

Short and long-term disability.

Employer pension matching scheme of 5%, voluntary contributions can be increased by a further 8%.

3 weeks of vacation, which increases to 5 weeks of vacation with your length of service.

An additional 2 weeks off during the month of December to January, 7 days additional discretionary days off, and 3 statutory holidays during the office 2 weeks shutdown over the holidays.

14 statutory holidays throughout the year.

Bereavement leave of up to 5 scheduled business days for immediate family and up to 3 days for extended family in the unfortunate event of a death of a family member.

Access to the Wellness Motivational Benefit, receive payment of up to $500 twice in a lifetime for attempts at Healthy Lifestyle changes.

A commitment to a policy of compensation that is internally and externally competitive and equitable. Though no pay progression is automatic, pay progression will be reviewed in line with professional development, previous work experience, seniority, cost of living, and market trends as outlined within the compensation policy.

This is your chance tobe part ofa dynamic and growing community where you will have the opportunity to implement processesand make your mark for the better of all.

Please note that a Criminal Record Check (CRC) with a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) acceptable to the position is required upon conditional offer. Expenses for CRC/VSC are reimbursed after orientation.

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📌 Water Wastewater Compliance Coordinator (Ontario)
🏢 Scugogfirstnation
📍 Ontario