Technologist, Industrial Wastewater Investigator

Highlights of the job

EPCOR Water Services is currently hiring for one (1) full-time, permanent Industrial Wastewater Investigator to join the Systems Operations team at the Aurum site in Edmonton, AB.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Industrial Wastewater Source Control Program and enforcing EPCOR Drainage Services and Wastewater Treatment Bylaw 19627.

We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using their '@epcor.com' email address to ensure proper consideration of internal seniority.

What you’d be responsible for

Reporting to the Manager of Environmental Monitoring, Compliance & Support, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

What’s required to be successful

Qualifications, experience and behaviours you will possess are:

+ Degrees or diplomas from similar programs may also be considered. + A minimum of 7 years of technical or scientific experience involving field inspections and investigations within regulatory enforcement, processing/manufacturing, or environmental protection roles. + Practical application of the City of Edmonton Drainage Bylaws. + Conducting wastewater chemistry analysis. + Reading and interpreting plans and blueprints, including DRAINS data, record drawings, and water/sewer servicing documents. + Sampling water and wastewater for compliance purposes, including grab samples, composite samples using automated samplers, and chain of custody procedures. + Engaging with regulatory agencies such as Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, and Environment and Climate Change Canada. + Responding to spills and releases, including leading efforts in identification, containment, cleanup, and regulatory reporting. + Proficiency with systems and tools such as POSSE, GeoFIT, DRAINS, Granite Viewer, and IVARA. + Limited to 6 demerits or less at date of hire (prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file). + A Driver Abstract (5 year commercial type) will be required.

Preferred Assets:

Ideal Candidate Profile:

You are a self-motivated professional who thrives with minimal supervision and brings a high level of energy to your work. You communicate clearly and tactfully—both verbally and in writing—with a wide range of stakeholders, including in potentially challenging or confrontational situations. You demonstrate strong time management skills, prioritize effectively, and are committed to continuous improvement through learning and innovation.

Health and safety are core values at EPCOR. You bring a proven track record of safety awareness and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment, contributing to our goal of a zero-injury workplace culture.

Other important facts about this job

For our current EPCOR Employees please ensure that you are using your “@epcor.com” email address on your resume for Seniority purposes.

Jurisdiction: CSU52

Class: T3

Wage: Starting at $51.89

Hours of work: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday typically).

Note: Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate is required to act in a standby capacity, work shift work and occasionally overtime on any time and day of the week.

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