Waste Disposal Operations Student (Co-op) - Jobs in Niagara, ON

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DivisionWaste ManagementTemporary DurationApproximate Duration: 8 months, from May to December 2022.About UsServing a diverse urban and rural population of more than 430,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.Please note that the Niagara Region requires that all newly hired employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired and provide proof of full vaccination, or provide proof of a bona fide medical or Human Rights Code exemption on a form issued from and approved by Niagara Region.Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThe Waste Disposal Operations and Engineering Section is responsible for overseeing a total of 14 landfill sites – 2 operating landfills, 8 closed landfills and 4 naturalization sites in the Niagara Region. In addition, the Waste Disposal Operations and Engineering Section also operates 3 Residential Waste and Recycling Drop Off Depots.Reporting to the Supervisor, Waste Disposal Operations, the Co-op Technician will support the Waste Disposal Operations and Engineering Section’s activities for ensuring that all facets of the Region’s waste disposal operating systems and landfill monitoring remain in full compliance with Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) and other regulatory requirements by maintaining a current and comprehensive inspection and reporting system for all 14 landfill sites.The Co-op Technician will support Waste Disposal Operations Technologists in carrying out activities for ensuring that waste disposal facilities are maintained in a state of good condition and operating landfills are operated and maintained in accordance with Environmental Compliance Approvals, Development & Operating Plans and Operating ContractsThe Co-op Technician will support Project Managers in administering contracts and service agreements for all landfill sites with external parties and contractors related to the management of the Region’s closed landfill sites and in accordance with Environmental Compliance Approvals, Closure Plans and site use agreements.The Co-op Technician will support the overall Waste Disposal Operations and Engineering Section in managing special projects and other duties related to waste disposal operations, regulatory compliance and environmental monitoring.Location: Niagara Road 12 Landfill Site, 7015 Concession Road 7, West Lincoln. The Co-op Technician will be required to travel to different sites. A valid Ontario G class driver’s license is required and access to a reliable vehicle is strongly preferred.Co-op Term: 8 monthsHours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:30pm , may be required to work some Saturdays from 8:00am to 4:00pmRESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain databases that support waste disposal operations and service delivery in a manner that meets Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) and contractual requirements
• Develop and maintain database for monitoring closed landfill sites and after-use programs while ensuring that Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) and Closure Plan requirements are covered and in accordance with established guidelines, procedures or protocols.
• Assist in coordinating scheduled inspections, landfill monitoring activities and asset maintenance activities for all sites - operating, closed and naturalization.
• Assist in conducting field observations and site monitoring activities performed by Landfill Technologists and coordinate with service providers responsible for specialized inspections and preparing reports based on field and laboratory sampling results for landfill gas, groundwater and surface water at all landfill sites to ensure regulatory and contractual compliance.
• Liaises with stakeholder and keeps current on the section’s on-going asset management and state of good repair initiatives with particular reference to Waste Drop Off depot operations.
• Monitors and reports to the landfill operations team on status of on-going compliance activities – regulatory, contractual and ECA related.
• Provide assistance in overseeing two week compaction study at the Humberstone Landfill and Niagara Road 12 Landfill, including collecting and validating all data calculations.
• Provide assistance in data collection for GHG Report submission
• Perform monthly water level monitoring in the leachate collection system at various landfills.
• Provide assistance in the initiative to investigate if any of the Landfill Sites qualify as a “Wildlife at Work” site under the requirements of the Wildlife Habitat Council
• Performance of other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrollment in a relevant post-secondary Co-op program in Engineering, Environmental Management, Applied Science, Geography or equivalent
• Strong communication, organizational, documentation and facilitation skills
• Comfortable with facilitation and communication with front-line, supervisory, management and contractor staff
• Strong working knowledge and experience with MS Office applications and database management programs.
• Familiar with principles and practices as applied to a variety of waste management facilities and operations including waste transfer, recycling, composting, landfills (landfill gas and leachate collection and treatment systems, groundwater monitoring wells) and waste drop-off depots.
• Knowledge with applicable environmental legislation (Environmental Compliance Approvals, statutes, regulations, standards and guidelines) as applicable to waste management sites and operations.
• Familiarity with methodologies for field sampling, monitoring preparation and handling of field samples in accordance with laboratory chain of custody.

SKILLS

• Data collection & entry experience; database experience would be an asset
• Field survey & field work experience
• Detail oriented with excellent research and analytical skills
• Familiar with GIS and GPS
• Knowledge with SCADA data verification and instrumentation would be an asset.
• Proficient use of the Microsoft Office suite of products

Shift Information35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:30pm , may be required to work some Saturdays from 8:00am to 4:00pmClosing StatementUncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY!Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application.We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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