REPORTS TO: Manager of Planning and Regulations

SUMMARY:  A key member of the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) team; the Regulations Officer primarily ensures compliance with regulations. Key activities include monitoring work done under permit; responding to complaints; investigating, prosecuting and negotiating; and liaising with a variety of stakeholders. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (This is not an exhaustive list)

• Conduct investigations and prosecute when necessary to enforce provision of Authority regulations.  Collect evidence and statements.
• Monitor Section 28 approvals for compliance
• Prepare evidence, court documents, and briefs.  Attend court and provide evidence at hearings.
• Respond to public enquiries.
• Liaise with colleagues, provincial and municipal government staff, and staff of other government agencies.
• Maintain up-to-date electronic and manual records.
• Prepare and give reports and presentations at public, municipal and Authority meetings and hearings.
• Process permit applications to ensure compliance with policy and regulations.
• Perform work in accordance with the provisions of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all other corporate/departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

•       Relevant college diploma or university degree (e.g. environmental science, law)
•         Four to five years of progressive related experience.
•        Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic/experience requirements.
•         Valid Class G Drivers License and access to a personal vehicle.
•         Completion of Provincial Offences Officer Training

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

•         Excellent problem-solving skills, collaborative decision-making and analytical skills.
•         Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
•         Strong organizational and project management skills.
•         Provide excellent service to internal and external clients by working to understand their needs and constraints.
•         Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
•         Collect evidence and statements in accordance with provincial regulations.
•         Make presentations at hearings, tribunals and provincial court.
•         Comprehensively use software including database, spreadsheet, word-processing, presentation, electronic mail and calendaring.
•         Demonstrate integrity, creativity and enthusiasm in achieving results.
•         Succeed in a fast-paced environment.
•         Work effectively both independently as well as in a team environment.
•         Direct activities towards timely completion of assigned tasks.
•         Quickly shift priorities and adapt to changes to meet organizational and department requirements.
•         Adapt to changes in process, systems and organization structures.
•         Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation; general knowledge of relevant corporate/departmental policies.   

EFFORT

•         Fatigue resulting from focusing and juggling multiple priorities and deadlines, e.g. last-minute plan review requests; dealing with aggressive applicants.
•         Fatigue resulting from a very high degree of concentrated attention and focused thinking; especially when conducting investigations and preparing court documents.
•         Some physical effort when conducting investigations – navigating uneven terrain; loading and unloading boats, all-terrain vehicle.

WORKING CONDITIONS

•         Work is performed in both an indoor and outdoor environment with occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions.
•         Frequently exposed to volatile situations when conducting investigations.
•         Occasionally exposed to insects, or agitated animals.
•         Travel is normally within the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority’s territory; however, there may be an occasional requirement for traveling greater distances.
•         Occasionally required to extend hours of work to meet work demands including occasional peak periods where required to work evenings or weekends.

SALARY RANGE  $63,183 - $78,979 (under review)

Application Deadline: June 18, 2023

LANGUAGE

English