About the Township of Muskoka Lakes

Work where others vacation. Nestled in the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Township of Muskoka Lakes delivers an exceptional quality of life without the big city stresses. This premier outdoor recreation region is home to welcoming small communities and supports a four-season lifestyle – providing more time for family and personal pursuits, and the opportunity to live and work in the same stunning environment, all within a 2.5-hour drive from Toronto.

Why Join Our Team

The culture at the Township of Muskoka Lakes is upbeat, positive and collaborative. Working for a municipality offers the opportunity to make a visible impact in your community. The Township of Muskoka Lakes is dedicated to providing a professional, safe, and inclusive workplace where employees are supported to achieve their full potential.

The Township of Muskoka Lakes strives to be an employer of choice for strong talent dedicated to serving our community, and offer the following:

• 100% employer-matched defined benefit pension plan with OMERS (optional).

• Support for paid time off, including personal days, an overtime bank option and paid public holidays.

• Paid internal training and development opportunities

• Staff recognition and appreciation programs.

• Interesting, varied work with the opportunity to gain municipal experience.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Sewage System Maintenance Inspector/Program Administrator, and under the supervision of the Sewage System Inspector and Chief Building Official, the Sewage System Maintenance Inspector will assist in running the Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program. This position is responsible for performing Phase I Sewage System Maintenance Inspections. The primary purpose of the program is to protect the quality of our drinking water and environment by identifying malfunctioning septic systems that may be contributing to the contamination of our lakes and environment.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Act as Property Standards Officer/Inspector regarding Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program, identify and plan areas to be inspected.

• Review and assess any septic information on file. Information could include drawings made by homeowner, septic/building permits, or pump out reports or previous inspection records. Where there is no information available, contact the property owner to collect information on their septic system.

• Attend properties throughout the Township to determine whether a sewage system is in compliance with the operation and maintenance requirements outlined in the Ontario Building Code.

• Conduct visual inspections of individual property sewage systems to determine if they are operating unsafely or poorly maintained, inclusive of: verifying clearance distances to wells and surface water bodies and thoroughly inspecting the exterior of the septic tanks and tile field to determine if the system is being maintained.

• Maintain detailed records, including entering site/system and field inspection results into the Townships’ database, containing photos and statements where appropriate.

• Review complaints and concerns regarding septic system re-inspections.

• Answer general telephone, e-mail and counter inquiries relating to sewage system inspections, the Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program and provide education to the public about maintaining private septic systems.

• Book appointments and maintain a daily schedule.

• Write reports, recommendations, letters and a year-end report.

• Work as a contributing member of a team and perform equal share of duties.

• Full job description available upon request.

Qualifications And Experience

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card.

• Valid Ontario Driver’s License (minimum G2).

• Knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and Building Code Act is beneficial, not required.

• Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate.

• WHMIS Certification.

• Excellent communication skills

Accommodations

If you require disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process.

Freedom of Information

Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.