Coordinator of Source Protection Program

Oxford County; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in the United Kingdom is seeking a Coordinator of Source Protection Program to manage the Source Water Protection initiatives. The role requires post-secondary education in relevant fields, experience in hydrogeological inspections, and collaboration with stakeholders. This permanent full-time position offers benefits including a comprehensive health plan and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Employer paid health and dental benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist preferred.
• Experience in a municipal environment is an asset.
• Ability to obtain certification as a Risk Management Official under the Clean Water Act.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of the Source Water Protection Program.
• Project manage technical projects related to hydrogeological investigations.

Skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Hydrogeological inspections

Soil and bedrock classification

Project management

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geoscience

Job description

Coordinator of Source Protection Program

Position: Coordinator of Source Protection Program

Competition number: 2025-101

Location: Public Works

Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time

Reporting to: Manager of Water and Wastewater Technical Services

Union affiliation: Non-union

Wage range: $48.49–$60.61/hr ($88,251.80-$110,310.20/annually)

Hours of work 35/Week

Vacancy Reason: Existing Vacancy

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Employer paid comprehensive health, and dental benefits plan effective immediately
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan available
• Flexible Work Arrangements, including hybrid work

POSITION SUMMARY

Coordinate and facilitate the effective and efficient delivery of the County’s Source Water Protection (SWP) Program and Hydrogeological investigations and fulfills the duties of Risk Management Official for Oxford County. Project manages various technical projects related to subsurface modelling and hydrogeological investigations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geoscience or related discipline. Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer or a Professional Geoscientist in the Province of Ontario preferred.
• Demonstrated progressive experience working in Source Water Protection or hydrogeological inspections. Experience in a municipal environment is an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Certification or ability to obtain certification as a Risk Management Official and Risk Management Inspector under the Clean Water Act.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver programs and services.
• Understanding and experience in soil and bedrock classification, overburden and bedrock drilling methods, in-site hydraulic testing, and soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater sampling protocol.
• Knowledge of relevant trends and best practices, legislation and regulations, such as the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act and Ontario Water Resources Act.
• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork, lead and empower teams and guide effective project management outcomes.
• Ability to demonstrate the required competencies for this position in alignment with Oxford County’s competency framework.

POSTING DATE: Monday, December 1st, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Friday, January 9th, 2026, by 4pm

TO APPLY:

Interested persons may submit their cover letter & resumes for posted positionsin aWord or PDFformatby email [e-mail] . Please note that we only accept electronic resumes in response to a posted competition. Please include the position title and competition number in the subject line of your email. Please note: we do not keep resumes on file.

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.

Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.

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