Job Summary

Under supervision of the Environmental Operations Superintendent, this position supervises operations at the Saskatoon Regional Waste Management Centre (Landfill).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, organizes, directs and evaluates all staff relating to the landfill and related operations. 
• Ensures efficient use of staff, equipment and materials through planning, scheduling, and coordination with the Operations Superintendent.
• On-site supervision and inspection of fieldwork to ensure quality control of the work and adherence to established safety and environmental procedures and standards.
• Completes daily field inspections to ensure that work is carried out in accordance with standard methods and procedures, including: ensuring daily maintenance is carried out on all equipment and daily cover is placed on active face at the completion of each working day.
• Reports daily, verbally and in writing, to the Operations Superintendent regarding scheduled work, staff, equipment, material used, and daily progress of work performed, including recommendations for improvements. 
• Promotes and ensures a safe and positive workplace culture through applying corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensures the appropriate disposal of recyclable materials at the landfill, including the preparation of contracts for the disposal of white goods, and other recyclable materials.
• Orders a sufficient supply of cover material, aggregate, and general supplies. 
• Coordinates and arranges, in conjunction with other City Staff, the supervised disposal of special waste at the landfill in accordance with prescribed methods of disposal.
• Assists with developing and implementing short and long-term plans for refuse disposal.  
• Oversees and monitors the operation of environmental protection processes at the Saskatoon Regional Waste Management Centre.
• Ensures landfill operational enquiries and complaints from the public are handled appropriately and timely.
• Supports and promotes the health and safety of employees and the general public in accordance with the Saskatchewan Employment Act, Saskatchewan Health Regulations and Standards, Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and the City of Saskatoon’s administrative Occupational Health & Safety policies and departmental procedures.  Maintains and monitors programs which affect public health and safety.
• Responds to call-outs to deal with emergency situations and to direct information to staff with respect to required action.
• Assists with the preparation of reports and presentations for City Council, Senior Management and the public regarding waste and recycling.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements: 

• Grade 12 education with eight years recent experience in the operation of municipal solid waste disposal systems including three year’s supervising experience,
  Or  
  A Diploma in a technical related program with six years recent experience in the operation of municipal solid waste disposal systems including three year’s supervising experience,
  Or  
  A Degree in a related program with four years recent experience in the operation of municipal solid waste disposal systems including three year’s supervising experience,
• Possession of the Solid Waste Association of North America certification as a Certified Landfill Manager.
• Possession of a recognized supervisor certification program.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 1A Learner’s Licence, and must obtain 1A Driver’s Licence within 2 attempts.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of a valid First Aid certificate.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, lead and encourage staff to develop skills and work towards organization and departmental goals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to follow all applicable procedures, policies, legislation, regulations, standards and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the team, the public, contractors and all civic employees.
• Demonstrated ability to regularly and consistently attend work to ensure effective operations and service delivery.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of landfill or similar heavy and light equipment.
• Knowledge of the weigh scale operation and disposal charges.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to participate effectively in a team environment and to adapt to changes in employees, scheduling, procedures and equipment.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

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