Waste Management Technician - Jobs in Marpole

Job Description

Your opportunity Are you looking to work with like-minded waste management professionals across CanadaAre you someone with leadership and technical capabilitiesDo you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.Dillon’s Communities and Environment technical group is looking for a Waste Management Technician to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.At Dillon, we operate as one team. This position is available in our Dillon Richmond office.We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.What your day will look likeProject Supportamp; Waste Management Planning

• Assist in solid waste projects related to waste management policy, planning and approvals, waste diversion programs and waste management facilities across Canada.
• Completion and supervision of environmental field activities including waste composition studies, monitoring, maintenance, evaluation and trouble-shooting.
• Completion of data analysis and reporting.
• Assist in developing and participating in public consultation programs and preparing public-facing content.
• Assist project managers, engineers, environmental scientists and others on a variety of multidisciplinary design teams (including project engineers, planners, biologists, technologists, etc.).
• Coordinate and manage project tasks, budgets and schedules.
• Contribute to report writing and preparation of spreadsheets and figures.
• Contribute to preparation of proposals

Learningamp; Development

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.
• Input to the career development of junior colleagues and the Early Career Development staff program.
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

What you will need to succeed

• A degree or diploma in environmental sciences or relevant disciplines.
• One to three years of experience in solid waste management, preferably within a professional consulting environment.

• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated abilities in multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Aptitude to learn.
• Familiar with relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation, environmental policies, codes and standards with respect to solid waste management and waste diversion.
• Ability to apply criteria to analytical data.

Why choose DillonDillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop. We live our core values:

• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

In addition, we offer:Employee share purchase plan

• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.

A competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions

Flexible work hours and remote working options

• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and remote work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Early Career Development (ECD) program

• We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our people at every stage of their career. The ECD program is designed to accelerate the development of successful consulting careers of new graduates. The program focuses on a mix of skills and behaviours that align with technical, consulting, clients, business acumen, and early leadership.

Focus on Innovation

• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Employee and Family Assistance program

• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

• Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees

About DillonDillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 17 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.Employment Equity, Diversityamp; Inclusion at Dillon:Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences. Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you!