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    Specialist Material Compliance - Kitchener, Canada - Covanta

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    Who we are

    For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

    Our Vision

    Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

    Our Business

    Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

    Our Value

    Reworld differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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    About the role

    Specialist Material Compliance – Canada (Entry Level)

    Job specification

    We are looking for a Specialist Material Compliance to join the Material Management Team. The position will support the characterization and classification of inbound profiled waste/resources to the Covanta Kitchener Material Processing Facility.

    Primary function would include the following activities:

  • Analyze and classify inbound waste/resource opportunities according to the relevant safety/environmental legislation and the sustainability heirarchy;
  • Adhere to the facility/corporate Health and Safety Management System
  • Coordinate/communicate inbound waste/materials with operational/production staff
  • Liaise with Sales Force Team/Covanta US Profiling, Solutions and Operations Teams as needed
  • Identification of most efficient re-use/recycling/disposal technologies available for inbound material
  • Management of Data within the CES Environmental Management System
  • Coordinate inbound samples to the CES laboratory
  • Collect and analyze data: identify trends, escalate undesirable conditions
  • Document retention/databasing
  • Assist the production staff for the waste management processes;
  • Draft and present suggestions for process optimization;
  • Participate in the implementation of chosen improvement opportunities;
  • Document processes for test instruments and processes in the lab
  • Review and amend written procedures;
  • Present periodically data and analysis results to plant leadership team
  • Work in teams to resolve process/material related issues;
  • Participate in efforts to select, acquire and qualify new equipment;
  • Communicate your findings through reports, presentations and team discussions;
  • Measure the progress of projects against plans;
  • Report and document issues related to processes or equipment failures.
  • Perform other related duties, as required.
  • Requirements of the position:

  • Have a diploma, or degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Environmental Engineering or Earth and environmental sciences.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
  • Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
  • Good organizational and priority management skills.
  • Ability to lift 20 kg loads.
  • Strong analytical and planning skills coupled with the ability to multi-task
  • Detail-oriented and creative problem-solving approach
  • Strong team player;
  • Ability to collect, correlate, analyze and report on data from a variety of sources in a timely manner
  • Must be rigorous and detail oriented;
  • Strong English writing skills;
  • Able to work 40 hours per week
  • Valid driving license
  • Previous experience (1-2 years) in the waste/resource management industry an asset
  • Previous laboratory experience an asset
  • Our DEI Commitment

    Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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