Solid Waste Operations Technologist

• Sound, current technical knowledge relative to accountabilities/tasks
• Proven research, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to enable the assessment of issues / situations, develop options and make decisions necessary to ensure compliance with relevant Acts and Regulations
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good working relations with others (County staff, contracted staff, peers within other organizations, agencies) and to resolve complaints / disputes / issues
• Communication skills (listening, writing, verbal) to provide clear direction to co-workers; to ensure good understanding of processes, work requirements, work guidelines and to encourage a positive work environment
• Time Management / organization skills to identify priorities, re-arrange work if required to meet identified deadlines
• Presentation Skills to provide on-site training and guidance to co-workers and others
• Current First Aid and CPR required
• Valid Ontario Drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Technology Aptitude
  
  • Demonstrated intermediate computer skills for Outlooks and at least one of Word/Excel/PowerPoint 
  • Proven ability to apply basic functions of desktop software to create simple spreadsheets, documents, send and receive emails, use Internet for research, file management 
  • Introductory to intermediate knowledge of department or division-specific software to accomplish job tasks

Machines operated (used on a regular basis include, but are not limited to):

• Computer and peripherals, various printers, general office equipment, plotter, gas detector, cell phone, etc.

• Contract administration for waste management contracts, including but not limited to; coordination of activities, collections, site operations, disposal, diversion, processing and marketing
• Coordinate and liaise activities of Foreperson, Solid Waste Operations regarding the transfer of waste and divertables
• Provide coordination of the Promotion & Education (P&E) program designed to guide residents through ongoing changes to the waste collection programs.
• Develop and manage the P&E program to ensure ongoing success.
• Assist with various regulatory and operational reporting requirements in order to receive RPRA funding for programs such as, but not limited to:
  • Household Hazardous and Special Products (HSP)
  • Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE)   
• Assist with the preparation and review of the annual Operating Reports and Monitoring Reports, related to, but not limited to
  • Surface water sampling and monitoring
  • Ground water sampling and monitoring
  • Leachate sampling and monitoring
  • Air quality monitoring;
  • Landfill gas flaring operations
  • Transfer station operations and
  • Closed landfill Management
• Assist with all legislated reporting requirements to maintain compliance, funding, etc.
• Conduct curb side audits for contract compliance and to gauge public participation in programs
• Maintain the waste management filing system for plans, records and projects as required ensuring the Division’s file system integrity
• Develop, update, compile and analyse statistical information for waste management programs; and input data on computer
• Perform field work including, title searches, program participation surveys, as required and to prepare and verify documentation drafts for legal or other purposes
• Develop appropriate processes relating to waste management such as; Promotion & Education, new programs, etc
• Responsible for specific activities as defined in Acts, By-Laws Regulations (Environmental Protection Act, etc.) and to liaise between program users (Industrial / Commercial / Institutional / Residential), Provincial Ministries, other County Departments / Divisions and local municipal agencies in regards to the Acts and Regulations
• Perform on-site inspections, document findings and interpret data for the design and construction of waste management infrastructure and capital projects and provide direction to contractors as required
• Assist with the development or updating of policies and procedures relating to delivery of service by compiling information, drafting same for review / comment, revision / approval / implementation by Supervisor / ManageR
• Co-ordinate and monitor waste management programs throughout the County and compile, evaluate, all data from public surveys
• Provide assistance and/or backup to the Water and Wastewater Technologist(s) if and as required.
• Comply with Corporate policies / procedures
• Other duties, assignments and/or projects as assigned that fall within the general parameters of the position