Lead - Solid Waste Reduction - Victoria, Canada - City of Victoria

City of Victoria
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Competition #23/122

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Closing date:
May 30, 2023

Lead - Solid Waste Reduction (Continuous)

Engineering & Public Works Department:


POSITION FUNCTION
Coordinate and administer the planning, design and delivery of the solid waste reduction program and related projects and policies.


KEY DUTIES

  • Coordinate, assign and review the work of approximately 3 staff involved in analysis, planning, design, project management, administration, and communication of the City's solid waste reduction program;
  • Ensure schedules, procedures and established performance and safety standards are met;
  • Make recommendations on employee selection, promotion, discipline, and development; responsible for full supervision.
  • Develop plans and coordinate resources to meet the objectives of the solid waste reduction program.
  • Coordinate the research and development of solid waste reduction policies and initiatives.
  • Prepare project budget proposals.
  • Develop and administer routine and complex solid waste reduction projects.
  • Implement and administer bylaws and permit requirements to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Monitor effectiveness of policies, programs, and services.
  • Work with Supply Management Services on project requisitions; prepare requests for proposals and related documents in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures, assess and make recommendations in the selection and termination of external consultants, contractors, and engineers; and, ensure project schedules.
  • Liaise with regional, provincial and federal government staff, experts, businesses, consultants and the general public on issues related to solid waste management.
  • Stay abreast of regional, provincial and federal policies, regulations, legislation, initiatives and funding opportunities that relate to environmental and solid waste management initiatives, including a keen interest and understanding of both international best practice and behavioural factors related to waste management.
  • Provide information to the public, businesses, industry associations and outside agencies on solid waste reduction program, project and policy rationale, requirements, progress and budgets; lead public open houses; respond to enquiries and complaints from the public and other departments regarding solid waste management projects, bylaws and services.
  • Liaise with and provide technical information and analysis to staff, consultants and outside agencies related to the solid waste reduction program.
  • Support in the preparation of reports and recommendations for Council, advisory committees and staff; and, represent the City and participate on various community and advisory committee meetings.
  • Provide advice and recommendations to Management on policies, initiatives, and programs to implement Council objectives.
  • Perform related duties where required.

INDEPENDENCE

  • Work is generated by departmental work programs, community issues, staff, requests from Council or the public.
  • Work is reviewed through discussions with supervisor and department meetings.
  • New initiatives, major projects and policies are discussed with Supervisor with recommendations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort:


  • Normal.

Mental Effort:


  • Meet multiple deadlines. (often)
  • Short periods of intense concentration while preparing reports. (often)

Visual/Auditory Effort:


  • Focus on a variety of source data and computer for short periods. (often)

Work Environment:


  • Office.

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Organize and prioritize the work of a subsection.
  • Supervise a small staff.
  • Advanced level knowledge of current City word processing, spreadsheet and related specialty software.
  • Compose and present proposals and policies.
  • Facilitate public consultation meetings and workshops.
  • Select, administer, and monitor the operations and performance of contractors and consultants.
  • Monitor government waste management regulations, local bylaws, rules, and regulations governing environmental and solid waste management programs.
  • Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Represent the City to the public and outside agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:

  • University undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, or related field (4 years).
  • Accredited courses in leadership and management studies. (1 year)
  • Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.

Experience:


  • 6 years of related experience including project management and supervisory experience
- or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


OTHER:

May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.


Work schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, 35 hour work week

$59.58 per hour, Pay Grade 19 (Under Review)

Job Code #4394

This is a CUPE Local 50 Position
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