Professional Advisor in Biosolids Management

You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and improving the treatment pathways for sludge to recover municipal biosolids from the City of Laval's Water Resource Recovery Stations (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 monitor them. 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 biosolid recovery pathway. You will also participate in conducting studies and analyses in support of projects related to wastewater treatment or environmental projects.

• 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 for the position, particularly in:
  • Project management in the field of waste treatment (pre-project studies, needs definition, 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, particularly the Code for the Management of Fertilizing Residual Materials;
  • Have knowledge of greenhouse gas reduction;
  • Experience in composting or organic material 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).

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 that allows 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.