Environmental Services Inspector (Water, Wastewater)

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INSPECTOR

Full Time – Monday to Friday 40.5 hrs/week

Wage Range - $35.56 - $42.47 per hour

The Town of Sylvan Lake is a thriving, connected lakeside community where career opportunity meets an exceptional quality of life. Located just 15 minutes from Red Deer and within easy reach of both Calgary and Edmonton, Sylvan Lake offers the amenities of a larger centre with the warmth and balance of a smaller community. From the beautiful lakeshore, beach, and waterfront park to year-round recreation, local events, and festivals, this is a place where you can genuinely enjoy where you work and live—within walking distance from your office.

At the Town of Sylvan Lake, we are proud of the positive, collaborative culture we continue to build. Our team is guided by accountability, engagement, innovation and inclusivity, and we are committed to creating a respectful, supportive workplace where people feel valued and empowered to do meaningful work. If you are looking to bring your expertise to an organization that invests in its people and contributes directly to a vibrant, growing community, apply now!

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:

The Environmental Services Inspector is responsible for administering inspection, compliance, and enforcement programs related to the Town’s water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. The position focuses on source control, development inspections, environmental protection, and enforcement of municipal bylaws to protect infrastructure, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce environmental risk

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with municipal bylaws, policies, and applicable legislation.
• Supports environmental protection and stormwater management initiatives.
• Protects the municipal water and wastewater systems through inspection and monitoring activities.
• Maintains records, data, and documentation related to inspections and compliance activities.
• Provides customer service and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensures compliance with municipal bylaws, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Reports risks and issues to the Manager.

TRAINING, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of Grade 12 / GED or equivalent
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in municipal operations, environmental compliance, inspections, or related field
• Ability to interpret drawings, plans and technical documents as they relate to water, wastewater and stormwater systems
• Post-secondary education in Water and Wastewater, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Bylaw Enforcement or related discipline is considered an asset
• Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEPA) certification in Wastewater Collection is considered an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (Class 3 with Q endorsement considered an asset)
• Standard First Aid “C” Intermediate (if required)
• RCMP Based Criminal Record (or Vulnerable Sector Check) as deemed acceptable by The Town

To be successful in this role, candidates will need to be detail oriented, safety minded with proven customer service abilities and a positive team oriented attitude. This position will work both in the office and outdoors in varying weather conditions and fit for some labourous duties (able to lift up to 50lbs).

In addition to having a fantastic community culture and work life balance, the Town of Sylvan Lake offers training and development opportunities, competitive rates and a tremendous benefit package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Life and Disability - 100% coverage paid for by the Town

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan (LAPP)

• Wellness Program – Wellness spending, paid wellness time and sick time

• An Earned Day Off program