Reports To Supervisor, Waste Management Operations
Department Public Works
LocationEnvironmental Services
Hours Full-time is 35 hours per week
OtherTravel through the City of Kawartha Lakes in accordance with job requirements
Job Description
Collect environmental samples of all types (following sample protocol and methodology) and follow the Chain of Custody procedure to ensure compliance and accuracy of results
Liaise with outside agencies and different municipal divisions within the City and the public regarding solid waste management initiatives and requirements and provide information requiring varying degrees of research and personal contact
Prepare and update information for landfill reports, calculate annual refuse volumes, select monitoring well and surface water station locations and related installation details and collection of water levels
Complete landfill surveys, stake limits of fill and elevations for landfilling as well as other locations, as required; Survey and quantify leaf and yard quantities
Coordinate and oversee the installation and decommissioning of monitoring wells in accordance with required legislation, Ministry of Environment correspondence and other relevant agencies
Assist in the research on new technologies and program development related to the waste management strategy
Liaise with public review committees and participate in other public related events as required to support waste management programs and development, assisting with preparation of necessary agendas,
minutes and information for related meetings/events
Responsible for updating summary tables for chemical analysis results from environmental sampling
Responsible for the maintenance, cleaning, sampling and reporting of a leachate spray irrigation system
Assist in the preparation of annual landfill status reports for the submission to the Ministry of the Environment and review consultant reports for accuracy
Assist with coordinating contracts relating to waste management
Manage and review data related to landfill operations and diversion programs
Assist with preparing tendering specifications for capital contracts
Liaise with the Regulatory Compliance Officer to ensure compliance in all facets of Landfill operations
Collect, assemble and interpret data gathered from landfill sites and provide recommendations
Investigate and report on waste management and contaminated sites
Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills/Education Required
Post-secondary Diploma in Environmental Science or a related field
Minimum 3 years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment
Experience in Waste Management including environmental sampling and technical interpretation;
Ability to obtain up to a Class I WWT (wastewater treatment)
systems certification and Class I WWC (wastewater collection) systems certification within a reasonable timeframe and maintain as per legislation
Knowledge of current environmental legislation in relation to waste management and landfill operations
Working knowledge of various field sampling equipment
Demonstrated qualified and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion
Demonstrated customer-service skills at a level to develop and to maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization
Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, and the ability to deal with multiple demands
Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by municipal policies and procedures
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence
Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required
Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.
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📌 Waste Technician #2 (Ontario)
🏢 City of Kawartha Lake
📍 Ontario
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