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* 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 in office 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 contr

📌 Job ID #31588: Environmental Enforcement Officer (Canada)
🏢 The City of Hamilton
📍 Canada