The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applications to join our team as a Manager, Waste Management .

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day you are having a positive impact in the community.  Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to our values of Accountability, Respect and Teamwork and we want you to Jump In with us!!

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following: flexible work hours, remote and hybrid working arrangements, OMERS pension (defined benefit), employer paid benefits package including short and long term disability income replacement, education reimbursement and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.

Job Title:                         Manager, Waste Management 

Wage:                              $123,416 - $144,378 (2024)

Direct Supervisor:          Director, Public Works 

Department:                   Public Works 

Location:                         Lindsay

Hours:                             37.5 hours per week   

Non Union/ Union:         Non Union        

Other:                             Combination of general office environment and travel to outlying locations, in accordance with job requirements.   Attend meetings, conferences and departmental emergency situations, which may be outside of normal business hours

Position Summary 

This position is responsible for the development and implementation of departmental goals, directives and procedures in order to achieve corporate and departmental strategic objectives including the oversight of service delivery. Key responsibilities of the position include the cost effective delivery of Waste Management programs and related requirements for the City. 

Essential Duties 

Specific to this role: 

• Responsible for the development and implementation of Waste Management services in accordance with provincial and federal legislation, regulations and City by-laws
• Negotiate municipal action plans with regulatory agencies i.e. Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP); communicate all legislated requirements including compliance deadlines; liaise with MECP, ensuring that municipal and regulatory interests are met
• Ensure minimized exposure of City liability and risk in contract specifications and project work; deploy resources and appropriate remedial action as needed
• Represent the City in legal cases involving City liability; provide evidence in court and/or hearings and serve as expert witness on behalf of the City
• Ensure facilities are operated in compliance with MECP requirements; liaise with internal stakeholders to evaluate growth needs and capital projects, ensuring that project deadlines and MECP requirements are met
• Oversee the preparation of contract specifications for procurement; manage and assign contractors, consultants and staff on projects
• Prepare reports for Council and attend Council meetings as required

As a member of the leadership team: 

• Develop strategy goals, directives, work plans for self and team members, procedures and measurements in area of responsibility in order to deliver the defined goals and priorities
• Develop and administer methodologies and procedures and allocate resources to achieve strategic objectives, provide oversight of the delivery of organizational business processes and internal audits as well as internal communications 
• Complete continuous research and analysis of industry trends in order to recommend programs to Director, Chief Administrative Officer and/or Council
• Demonstrate leadership in supporting team members, providing feedback and/or improvement opportunities as needed
• Estimate budget requirements, making recommendations to inform current and future expenditures
• Procure services and goods related to areas of responsibility, including the authorization of time off requests, time worked and overtime costs
• Manage stakeholder interactions in the supply and receipt information, and analysis and resolution of issues
• Manage customer service concerns, investigating, problem solving and responding as appropriate
• Administer public relations activities on behalf of the department, identifying and communicating with all necessary audiences
• Prepare comprehensive statistical reports to support department reporting requirements and decision making
• Ensure collaborative partnerships are formed and maintained inside of the organization
• Create and maintain a cohesive team environment to support staff to achieve objectives
• Responsible for the hiring, onboarding, performance management and supervision of staff in a unionized environment, in consultation with People Services
• Administer the terms of the applicable Collective Agreements, in collaboration with People Services; act as a supervisor under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Working Conditions 

• Normal working hours are 37.5 hours per week with core working hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm
• Combination of general office environment and travel to outlying locations, in accordance with job requirements
• Attend meetings, conferences and departmental emergency situations, which may be outside of normal business hours

Accommodation 

Accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and any other Federal or Provincial legislation. 

Interested applicants are encouraged review the full job postings on our website and to apply on or before September 25, 2024 through the Careers page on the City of Kawartha Lakes website.

Qualifications 

• Post-secondary degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related field
• Minimum eight (8) years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment
• Possession of (or eligibly for) P.Eng designation from the Profession Engineers of Ontario or P.Geo from the Association of Geoscientists of Ontario
• Thorough knowledge of landfill and solid waste operations and relevant legislative/regulatory requirements, City policies and by-laws
• Thorough and current working knowledge of relevant legislation i.e. Ontario Water Resources Act, Environmental Protection Act and Waste Free Ontario Act 
• Demonstrated experience in aligning waste management system design and operations with legislative/regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills at a level to ensure successful program and employee performance outcomes and management
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of financial budget and business planning processes
• Possess and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and personal attributes as described in the key performance competencies outlined below
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications, audio/video conferencing, the internet and any other related software
• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence or the ability to frequently attend work related activities at various sites within the municipality or at other sites within Ontario
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required