HSR Zero Waste | Port Coquitlam, BC

Starting salary: $50,000 annually based on a 24 hour workweek

Opportunity to increase hours and compensation as the consulting portfolio grows HSR Zero Waste is looking for a

Zero Waste Consultant & Lead Auditor

HSR Zero Waste | Port Coquitlam, BC

Starting salary: $50,000 annually based on a 24 hour workweek

Opportunity to increase hours and compensation as the consulting portfolio grows HSR Zero Waste is looking for a Zero Waste Consultant & Lead Waste Auditor to help deliver and grow our Zero Waste consulting work across Canada.

This is a hands on consulting role that combines technical work field work sorting waste, client relationships, field leadership and business development. One week you may be leading a waste audit and supervising a team of sorters. Another may involve interviewing facility staff, analyzing findings, preparing a client presentation, supporting a facility through Zero Waste certification, or following up with prospective clients to move current projects forward.

We are looking for someone who can think critically, communicate clearly, work independently and build strong relationships with clients while representing HSR Zero Waste professionally.

Our CLEER Values

Our work and workplace are guided by our CLEER values:

Citizenship

We contribute positively to our communities and take responsibility for the impact of our work.

Leadership

We look for better ways of doing things, take initiative and help move clients from traditional waste management toward Zero Waste.

Environment

We prioritize reduction, reuse,



recycling and responsible material management while helping clients make measurable improvements.

Empowerment

We give clients, coworkers and partners the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions and take action.

Responsibility

We follow through on commitments, communicate openly and take ownership of the quality of our work.

We are looking for someone whose approach to clients, coworkers and problem solving reflects these values.

What You Will Do

Waste Audits & Assessments

- Plan and coordinate waste audits and Zero Waste assessments
- Travel to client facilities and lead onsite audit fieldwork
- Train and supervise waste sorters during characterization audits
- Conduct facility walkthroughs and stakeholder interviews
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative audit findings
- Identify practical opportunities for waste reduction, reuse and improved diversion
- Prepare professional reports and recommendations
- Develop clear, visual PowerPoint presentations that communicate findings without relying on word heavy slides
- Present findings and recommendations directly to clients

Zero Waste Consulting & Certification

- Support organizations in developing and implementing Zero Waste programs
- Guide clients through the Zero Waste certification process
- Review documentation,



identify gaps and help clients move certification requirements forward
- Conduct interviews and gather information needed to understand facility operations and material flows
- Maintain regular communication with clients and keep projects progressing
- Support implementation and follow up work arising from audits, assessments and Zero Waste plans

Business Development & Client Relationships

This is not a passive sales support position. The successful candidate will be expected to help build the consulting portfolio.

- Follow up with prospective and existing clients to move opportunities forward
- Conduct initial conversations to understand client needs and identify appropriate services
- Participate in targeted outreach to prospective clients and sectors
- Help prepare project scopes and proposals using HSR standards and templates
- Follow up on proposals and opportunities through to a decision
- Reconnect with past clients and identify appropriate follow on work
- Identify additional opportunities within existing client relationships
- Support development of Zero Waste certification opportunities
- Work with the President on larger, strategic or nonstandard opportunities
- Maintain accurate client, project and opportunity information within HSR systems

What We Are Looking For

You do not need to arrive knowing HSR's audit methodology or Zero Waste certification system. We can teach those.

We are more interested in finding someone with strong professional judgment, curiosity, communication skills and the ability to take increasing owner

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