Washington, D.C.
Alpharetta, Georgia
Posted: 12-Aug-24
Location: Chester, Canada
Type: Full Time
Salary: $96,807 to $128,754.
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Internal Number: DSW-01
The perfect blend of work and casual living, the Municipality of Chester is an easy 40-minute commute to downtown Halifax - leisure with business, rural with convenience. Enjoy the feel of close-knit, safe, community living within proximity to major centers, healthcare, schools, green spaces, childcare, and amenities such as shops, restaurants, trails, cultural venues, community centres, and much more.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Municipality of Chester is looking for a Director of Solid Waste to join our growing team. The candidate should be experienced in the management of a 2nd generation landfill, equipment, operations, and personnel.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific skills include:
- Strong planning and short-, medium-, and long-term strategy creation.
- Outstanding project management skills and experience in evaluating and implementing technical solutions to address solid waste needs and services.
- Well-developed leadership and interpersonal skills and abilities to engage and build relationships with staff, partners, and the public.
- A track record of successfully leading highly skilled teams that are committed to excellent customer service and quality service delivery.
- Proactive thinking, solving problems and handling emerging issues with professionalism and integrity.
- Knowledge of the latest landfill best practices and regulations.
- Excellent communication with emphasis on active listening and building unity and cohesion with departmental and organizational goals and objectives.
The successful candidate will have a great opportunity to strategically lead the landfill and its dedicated, accountable, and reliable staff. The Director of Solid Waste will possess excellent communication skills to define and clarify staff roles and responsibilities, improve the administrative and operational efficiency and effectiveness of staff and customer service delivery now and into the future.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations, the Director of Solid Waste oversees service delivery of the Kaizer Meadows municipal landfill. The Director of Solid Waste will have the experience to oversee developing and managing the landfill's annual budget, ensuring compliance and accountability with municipal financial policies and procedures.
The Director of Solid Waste must ensure the department’s full compliance with applicable provincial and federal solid waste and recycling regulations. As the Director Solid Waste, they will immerse themselves in understanding the landfill, they will develop strategies, refine its operations, develop its standard operating procedures, maintain, and update regulatory reports and create annual operating plans to ensure the highest level of regulatory compliance and customer service is achieved.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified as a Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems and Manager of Operations for Landfills or capable and eligible to obtain both.
- A Degree/Diploma in Waste Management, Environmental Technology, Business Administration or Management, Environmental Management or a related discipline is preferred along with five or more years’ experience related to solid waste management and/or managing a significant business operation.
- A demonstrated equivalent combination of practical field experience and formal training will be given full consideration.
- Certification in Wastewater Operations would be an asset.
- P. Eng Designation would be an asset.
FINE PRINT
The salary range for this position is $96,807 to $128,754. Beginning salary will be commensurate with experience. The Municipality offers a highly competitive pension and benefits package.
Applications: Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the undersigned. The competition will remain open until filled.
Pamela Myra, Director of Human Resources
Municipality of the District of Chester
151 King Street, P O Box 369
Chester NS B0J 1J0
Although we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
OUR COMMITMENT TO FAIR TREATMENT
The Municipality of Chester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity, and to offering equal employment opportunities based upon an individual's qualifications and performance — free from discrimination or harassment because of age, race, colour, religion, creed, ethnicity, national or aboriginal origin, sex (including pregnancy and pay equity), sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, family status, gender identity, gender expression, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code.
The Municipality of Chester is committed to the principles of the Accessibility Act. As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact employment@chester.ca.
- Certified as a Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems and Manager of Operations for Landfills or be capable and eligible to obtain both.
- A Degree/Diploma in Waste Management, Environmental Technology, Business Administration or Management, Environmental Management or a related discipline is preferred along with five or more years’ experience related to solid waste management and managing a significant business operation.
- A demonstrated equivalent combination of practical field experience and formal training will be given full consideration.
- Certification in Wastewater Operations would be an asset.
- P. Eng Designation would be an asset.