Resource Recovery Technician - Nelson, Canada - Regional District of Central Kootenay

Regional District of Central Kootenay

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Nelson, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Nelson, BC

Regional District of Central Kootenay

Reporting to the Resource Recovery Manager, this position
will be responsible for varied technical duties including
supervising recycling depot service contracts, liaising with
Recycle BC and other Extended Producer Responsibility
(EPR) groups, preparing reports, collecting and maintaining
recycling and diversion data and coordinating household
hazardous waste roundup events as well as various outreach
& education initiatives.

RESOURCE RECOVERY
**TECHNICIAN

Full-Time—Benefited
The Regional District of Central Kootenay is now
Recovery Technician.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the operation, procedures and practices

used in solid waste management, preferably within a
government setting

Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective
working relationships with internal and external
external agencies, elected officials, and the general
public

Professional written and verbal communication skills;
Proficiency in public speaking and making effective

presentations to various audiences;
Ability to work independently within a consultative,

teamwork approach
Ability to adhere to prescribed routine, work without

direct supervision, exercise good judgment and to
adjust priorities under changing field conditions

Ability to prepare, read and understand technical
documents including operation and maintenance
manuals, construction specifications and drawings,
survey maps and other plans

Ability to perform manual work and be willing to work
outdoors in all weather conditions and in
environments with exposure to unpleasant
substances and materials;

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND

EXPERIENCE:

2 year technical diploma in Environmental Science or

similar
Minimum 2 years experience working in the

administration and operation of municipal solid waste
services, environmental management or related

Previous experience in the supervision of contracted
services

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the
and Local Government Act, regulations, guidelines and
best practices governing solid waste management and
other environmental programs and issues

Knowledge of the Recycling Regulation and Extended
Producer Responsibility principles

This is a full time benefited position and the normal hourly
rate is $37.15 with the range of $35.53 to $40.38 based
on experience. The full benefits package includes
extended health and dental, short & long term disability
coverage, life insurance plus 3 weeks paid vacation time
to start and enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan
when eligible (as per MPP rules).

This posting along with a detailed job description can be
will be accepted until 9:00 am Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

be found here:
Employment Application.