Service Area: Public Services Permanent, Full Time Vacancy Posting Period: August 26, 2026 to September 13, 2026 11:59 p.m. When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day.

Strategic

Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city. Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service Paid personal days

- Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching
- Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Parental leave top up program
- Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, the Supervisor, Waste Program & Technical Services is responsible for leading a team of cutting-edge and dedicated full-time and seasonal staff that support the operations of Solid Waste Services achieving technical operations and strategic public-facing programs, engagement and education goals of the Council-approved Solid Waste Plans and Strategies to reclaim and sustain service capacity and minimize environmental impact. Building on the City’s reputation as an innovative and creative leader in municipal waste services and programming, the Supervisor will lead the development, administration, and evaluation of this multidisciplinary portfolio. Responsible for the supervision and guidance of staff including hiring, training, setting and evaluating performance. Manage the development, coordination and scheduling of annual and multi-year work plans. Lead and champion continuous improvement activities, including process improvements. Establish and maintain key performance indicators. Oversee the delivery of services provided by the technical, policy and programs team, including implementation of projects and pilots,



evaluation and modifications, in coordination with cross-departmental internal and external stakeholders. Maintain awareness of changes to legislation and emerging best management practices and trends, make recommendations and implement actions
- Lead the formal response process to federal and provincial waste consultations. Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of new waste reduction policies and programs to achieve the goals and targets as set out in the Solid Waste Management Master Plan. Establish and maintain excellent networking relationships with municipal, provincial, federal partners. Prepare reports and deliver presentations on activities and plans for Council and Community representatives/partners. Ensure formal project documents including Project Charters, Schedules, Risk Registers, and Business Cases, amongst others, is consistent with protocols of the City’s Project Management Office, as required. Manage consultants and contractors and ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of service, including conformance to Contractor Management Safety Program Ensure compliance and due diligence in accordance with all applicable legislation including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Environmental Compliance Approvals. Participate in on-call supervisor rotations and periodic evening and weekend work Completion of a post-secondary degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Engineering, Engineering Technologist or related discipline. Extensive experience in legislation and policy related to solid waste, preferably in an operational municipal setting.





Experience supervising staff or leading work teams, preferably in a unionized environment, with motivational and team building skills. Excellent communication skills, with strengths in written and oral communications with staff, contractors, external agencies and the general public. Excellent problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills with the ability to make and implement recommendations and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a demanding environment.

Applied knowledge and experience leading continuous improvement initiatives. Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Teams).

Experience with Power BI would be an asset. Knowledge of budget preparation processes and control. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years.

Assessments based on all of the objectives and qualifications listed above will be a part of the interview, written and/or practical test and reference checking. this position requires periodic evening and weekend work Notifications will be provided in writing, or through technology. Commitment to Diversity & Accessibility We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws.

In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment.

📌 Supervisor, Waste Program & Technical Services (Guelph)
🏢 City of Guelph
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