Manager, Waste & Environmental Programs - Jobs in Lloydminster, AB

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Job DetailsOpen Date Jun 23 2022 - 03:29:00 PM Close Date Jul 07 2022 - 11:59:00 PMPosition Title Manager, Waste & Environmental Programs Posting Type Full-TimePosting Status Active Position Length ContinuingDepartment Group Hours per Week 40Department Operations Openings 1Education Bachelors Degree Experience 5 yearsLocation Operations Centre, 6623 52 StreetSalary Range OOS Band 5DescriptionPosition PostingManager, Waste & Environmental Programs (1 Position Available)Term of Employment:Full-Time, ContinuingRate of Pay:Out-of-Scope Band 5Location:Operations CentreDuties:Reporting to the Director of Environmental Services, the Manager of Waste and Environmental Programs provides oversight and strategic leadership to Landfill Operations and the City’s public-facing environmental programs. Utilizing good foresight, this position is responsible for the department’s long-term plans and overall sustainability. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance to current regulatory requirements and preparedness to meet upcoming requirements. Collaborative and people focused, this position is responsible for developing engaged and highly competent staff providing excellent service delivery. Utilizing technical expertise, public engagement skills and ability to develop strong working relationship with stakeholders, this position will be responsible for successful implementation and continuous improvement of the City’s environmental programs.Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the operations of the Landfill facility, ensuring the facility is in compliance with regulations, provides excellent customer service and operates in a manner that optimizes efficiency, resource recovery and waste diversion.
• Fulfill requirements mandated by Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment through the facility’s Permit to Operate Waste Disposal Grounds.
• Implement, continually evaluate, improve and expand the City’s environmental programs.
• Prepare, monitor and manage the department’s capital, operating and revenue budget.
• Manage and train staff, ensuring development of skills, competency and overall job knowledge.
• Actively participate and implement the City’s Safety Management System.

Regulatory Compliance

• Act as the City’s liaison with provincial regulatory agencies ensuring compliance to reporting, monitoring, permitting and other regulatory requirements.
• Implement the City’s Environmental Monitoring Program for the active and historical landfills including consultant procurement and selection, coordination of field work, review results and final report, establishment of corrective actions, and report submission.
• Actively participate in scheduled regulatory inspection of the facility and ensure timely implementation of required corrective actions.
• Develop and implement plans and/or programs to meet upcoming federal or provincial requirements related to waste management.

Operations and Environmental Programs

• Develop and implement facility operations, maintenance and inspection programs, ensuring equipment and facilities are maintained on a regular basis, condition is assessed and needs for planned or emergency repairs are identified.
• Provide management and direction to employees by planning, assigning, and supervising work. Ensure optimum utilization of staff through their selection, training, development, and motivation.
• Procure, award, execute and actively manage multi-year service agreements to support delivery of services, operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop policies and bylaws to support facility operations, establish rates and surcharges, and provide a framework for environmental program implementation.
• Implement regular program evaluation, conduct data analysis, and implement action plans to address gaps and improve programs.
• Collaborate with the City’s Communication team to develop and implement strategies to engage and educate the public on environmental programs.
• Liaise with volunteer committees and community partners to organize community events such as Pitch-in Week and the annual Household Hazardous Waste Round-up.
• Build and maintain effective working relationship with the public, businesses, industries, and other stakeholders.

Capital Programs

• Identify and scope capital projects to support current operations, long-term planning, and overall facility and financial sustainability.
• Implement Operations-led capital projects including planning, procurement, and project management.
• Provide technical review and operational input on Engineering-led capital projects. Collaborate with Engineering on planning, procurement, design and construction management.

Other

• Attends evening and weekend meetings (as required).
• Perform other duties assigned from time to time as required.

Schedule:This position is office based, normal working hours are between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with the occasional requirement to work outside these standard hours. There are occasional requirements to work outside, be field based and be available on short notice for the normal working hours. Exposure to adverse weather conditions and potentially hazardous worksites also exist.Qualifications:

• Post-secondary Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution with at least 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in municipal environment.
• Manager of Landfill Operations Certificate is considered an asset.
• Class I Wastewater Collection Certification is considered an asset.
• Ability of plan, direct, supervise and motivate the work of staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of stakeholders.
• Innovative, detail-oriented, methodical, self-motivated, strong analytical skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationship with the public, businesses, industries, companies and other city departments with a strong focus on customer service.
• Show passion for the work, sense of urgency, commitment to serve the people, customer and results focused.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, registered in Alberta or Saskatchewan with an acceptable Driver’s abstract is required. This position will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business purposes.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• Successful applicant must provide proof of qualifications.
• Applicants with international education will be required to include an Academic Credential Assessment with application.

Closing Date:July 7, 2022Posting Type:Internal & ExternalApplication Information:The City of Lloydminster is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or require further information on this position, please contact us. All applications must be sent to the Employee Relations team and received by the closing date.Megan RadkeHR Generalist, Employee RelationsCity of Lloydminster4420-50 AvenueLloydminster AB/SK T9V 0W2External Candidates apply at: www.lloydminster.ca/jobsPosted By:Megan RadkePosting Date: June-23-22Quick Apply

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