Professional Advisor in Biosolids Management at Ville de Laval

STATUS: Temporary - Maternity leave replacement

JOB POSTING NUMBER: 4081

POSTING PERIOD: Indeterminate

SALARY: Class 9 – from $89,077.02 to $117,171.00 / year

SCHEDULE: 33.75 hours per week, DAY; MONDAY to FRIDAY - 08:30 to 16:30

WORKING MODE: Hybrid

WORK LOCATION: Water Management/Adm Direction, 2785 AV FRANCIS-HUGHES A/S WATER MANAGEMENT LAVAL H7L 3J6

The challenges that await you

You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and improving sludge treatment pathways to valorize municipal biosolids from the City of Laval's water resource recovery facilities (StaRRE).

Considering the objectives of strategic planning and the priorities of the operational plan, you will act as a specialist in biosolids management, organic materials, and agro-environment. You will be able to analyze the operation of sludge treatment systems and ensure their monitoring. You will formulate recommendations and implement necessary changes to increase their efficiency.

You will advise and support the organization by making recommendations to ensure the smooth running of activities and the sustainability of the biosolids valorization pathway. You will also participate in conducting studies and analyses in support of projects related to wastewater treatment or environmental projects.

The ideal profile for us

• Hold a bachelor's degree in bioresource engineering or agro-environmental engineering or any other relevant bachelor's degree for the position;
• Be a member of the Order of Agronomists of Quebec;
• Have six (6) years of relevant experience in the position, particularly in:
  • Project management in the field of waste treatment (pre-project studies, needs assessment, design, site supervision, and acceptance of deliverables), including managing professional and technical service mandates of the same nature;
  • Management of fertilizing residual materials (FRM), particularly in recycling municipal biosolids (application of regulatory framework, drafting of agronomic and environmental regulatory documents, development of specifications and budget estimates).
  • Have in-depth knowledge of policies, laws, regulations, standards, and references applicable to FRM and particularly the Code for the management of fertilizing residual materials;
  • Have knowledge regarding greenhouse gas reduction;
  • Experience in composting or organic matter digestion (an asset);
  • Ability to popularize scientific expertise and anticipate regulatory and environmental issues as well as technological advancements and keep abreast of them;
  • Possess a driver's license and a car;
  • Possess an ASP card (an asset).

Skills

• Analytical ability
• Collaboration
• Customer orientation
• Results orientation
• Openness to diversity
• Ability to advise/support
• Mastery of one's profession
• Ability to innovate/optimize
• Ability to plan and organize

The benefits of being part of our team

Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working with pleasure.

• Work schedule allowing for work-life balance;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees;
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.

Only those who meet the requirements will be contacted.

The City of Laval is committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment as part of its employment equity program. It recognizes and values diversity in all its forms and invites women, people from visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to submit their applications.

If you need special accommodations to participate in the selection process, please let us know as soon as you receive your invitation.