Job Summary

Reporting to the Director Waste Management Services, the Manager Waste Collection & Diversion is responsible for the execution and direction of all waste and recycling collection operations and programs. 

Education

• An equal combination of education, training and experience.
• Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Environmental Studies, or equivalent field of study is preferred.

Knowledge

• 10 years of experience in waste management operations and/or planning of waste management facilities, including at 5 years in management of both contracts and staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of Applicable Legislation (such as but not limited to Waste Diversion Act, Reg. 347, TDGA and labour laws)
• Municipal sector experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction on waste management collection and diversion operations in the Region.

• Provides input to the design of waste management facilities to be constructed by the Region.
• Reviews and analyzes existing waste collection and diversion system, providing input and recommendations on modifications and improvements.
• Manages waste collection and diversion programs/contracts to ensure operations are in accordance with the terms and conditions of all applicable agreement, regulations and certificates of approval.
• Negotiates changes in contractual agreements with service providers.
• Consolidates and analyzes statistical and operations data and commentary for waste collection and diversion for inclusion in the annual report.
• Provides input into legislation and polices (provincial/federal) related to waste collection and diversion programs.
• Prepares a Risk Management program for diversion facilities.
• Reviews and approves contract specifications, Terms of Reference or Procedures to ensure smooth operation.
• Provides input to the design of waste management facilities to be constructed by the Region.
• Prepares reports/presentations to committees/annual report with relevant support documentation, consolidating statistical and operations data.
• Monitors and evaluates performance of contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Attends pre-construction contract review and construction site meetings as required

Develops, manages, and administers annual and multi-year Capital and Operating budgets for the operating unit ensuring support of Council’s objectives, financial transparency and accountability, monitoring budget adherence, identifying and explaining variances, and financial reporting is effectively managed in compliance with corporate financial policies. 

• Ensure goods and services are acquired in accordance with the procurement policy. 
• Authorize, and administer the acquisition of goods and services for the operating unit and direct reports in accordance with the procurement policy and procedures.

Develops and recommends performance standards, methods and procedures for the operations and maintenance of collection and diversion systems in Region

• Ensures municipal solid waste and recycling collection activities and programs meet operation and maintenance standards and the requirements of the regulating bodies, including Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change guidelines and certificates of approval and Council policies and objectives.
• Provides direction in the preparation of By-laws for Regional waste management programs.
• Provides effective liaison with provincial authorities, consultants, contractors and the general public with respect to waste collection/diversion matters to ensure their understanding of Regional requirements, policies and directions.
• Provides direction in the development of standard operating procedures

Manages people resource planning for the division or operating unit, determining ideal organizational structures, identifying desirable role and skill mix requirements and ensuring ongoing work quality and deliverability of results.

• Enables results with the organization’s human capital strategy to foster employee engagement.
• Directs and provides leadership for the activities and coaching of direct reports, providing work direction, setting priorities, assigning tasks/projects, determining methods and procedures to be used, resolving problems, ensuring results are achieved, and managing staff recruitment, performance, and skill development activities
• Ensures alignment and coordination of activity and quality of output between teams under their direction
• Ensures focus is service excellence, communication/transparency, innovation, and data integrity and work flow integration.
• Ensures staff has the information and resources to make successful plans and decisions.
• Ensures all people related issues, including recruitment, grievances and labour relations issues, are aligned to HR and Corporate standards and practices.
• Helps to break down barriers to employee success, ensuring collaboration and cooperation with other teams within their division and department
• Ensures Occupational Health & Safety policies, programs and practices are implemented, and maintained.  This includes workplace inspections, monitoring, accident reporting and investigations, and ensuring any observed hazards or lapses in the functioning of OH&S processes, and other OH&S concerns are responded to promptly.
• Ensures all individuals under supervision have been informed of hazards and instructed on the necessary risk control and emergency response measures.

Manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Assists in drafting policies pertaining to waste management issues.
• Provides technical support and input to other members of the Waste Management Division on an as-required basis.
• Facilitates the activities of Regional Waste Management Committees and additional Committees.
• Coordinates and attend meetings with Area Municipalities when necessary.
• Participates on corporate and community committees as required.
• Acts as regional representative on industry associations or committees as required.
• Ensures staff manage complaints in a timely and professional manner.

Special Requirements

• Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.
• Must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted specified Driver G license
• Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values of service, honesty, choice, partnership and respect.