INSPECTION OFFICER

Bring your expert knowledge of mine rehabilitation as well as your extensive investigation skills to our team of professionals at the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this exciting role, you will:

• audit mine closure plans and submissions
• assess compliance with the Mining Act by inspecting, monitoring and investigating environmental pollution and public safety issues on mining properties
• inspect mining properties to ensure proper and/or scheduled installation and implementation of rehabilitation measures
• provide technical expertise and advice on compliance
• negotiate and enforce compliance with submission and revision of closure plans
• collect evidence and participate in court proceedings

Note: This position requires the ability to work in all types of weather conditions and work irregular hours.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.

Technical Expertise:

• You have thorough knowledge of mining and exploration, mining processes and associated pollution controls, rehabilitation measures and acid mine/rock drainage treatments.
• You have knowledge of the Mining Act, Mine Rehabilitation Code and related environmental legislation as well as the theories, principles and practices related to mine rehabilitation and recognized site assessment and remedial practices.
• You have knowledge of project management theories and techniques to oversee mine rehabilitation projects as well as contract management, purchasing/tendering procedures and preparation of Requests for Proposals.
• You have sound knowledge of issues management theories and techniques.
• You have knowledge of rules of evidence and court procedures to conduct inspections, investigations and support legal proceedings.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• You have the ability to identify the cause and source of pollution problems and analyze various factors to develop a course of action.
• You can interpret scientific and technical data, legislation and policies.
• You can assess issues and problems and recommend solutions.
• You are able to review the content of submissions to determine if accurate, complete and in compliance with policies and regulations.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You have well-developed oral communication skills to make presentations, explain interpretation of scientific and technical information and persuade people to take corrective action.
• You can conduct interviews and provide testimony in court proceedings.
• You have proven written communication skills to prepare letters, technical reports and briefing notes.
• Using your interpersonal skills, you can facilitate discussions and resolve conflicts between multi-stakeholders.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, February 14, 2020 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.