Stormwater Field Technician

JOB SUMMARY

The Stormwater Management & Environmental Monitoring unit is responsible for environmental monitoring and assessment programs that are integral to watershed planning, and the evaluation of the city’s surface water management infrastructure, policies and practices; investigation of water environment impacts; and ongoing review and update of standards for environmental monitoring and assessment and surface water management.

You are responsible for undertaking field investigations/studies, analysis and reporting, as required, to monitor and assess the surface, ground water, sewer and aquatic biology characteristics within the city.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 2 year community college diploma as an Environmental Technician, Civil Engineering Technician or other related field.

Minimum of 2 years of experience is required in surface water sampling and monitoring, biological sampling and monitoring or equivalent in wastewater sampling and monitoring

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Hydrometric (flow monitoring) equipment and procedures
• Fisheries and Benthic invertebrate sampling and identification
• Surface water sampling, preservation and storing techniques
• Nautical safety regulations
• Confined space entry procedures
• Flow runoff and rainfall relationships
• Traffic control procedures
• City of Ottawa policies and procedures related to health and safety
• Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work effectively with others, as part of a team
• Communicate effectively with all work related contacts
• Safely operate vehicles, boats and computerized field units
• Analyze data
• Write clear and concise reports
• Plan and organize project work
• Use software packages such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and relevant scientific databases
• Tact and discretion
• Initiative and reliability
• Alertness
• Dependability
• Physically capable of performing all duties of the position