Waste Services Coordinator

Our Operations team is looking for a self-motivated, solutions-oriented team player. You value partnerships. Using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills you foster a collaborative team environment among co-workers, and work well both independently and as part of a team. You demonstrate tact, diplomacy and sound discretion when working with a broad range of partners.

A high volume of work does not intimidate you. You are excellent at prioritization and time management, and can work under pressure to meet deadlines. You are a problem solver. You love to research and analyze problems: identifying, gathering and processing relevant information to determine possible solutions, evaluate them and make recommendations.

As the successful applicant, you must possess:

a minimum of a three (3) year post-secondary diploma in accounting, business, engineering, environmental science, or waste management;

possess a minimum of two (2) years directly related experience;

a willingness to obtain the Certified Manager certification with specialization in Municipal Solid Waste Management Systems from the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)

demonstrated understanding of municipal government and related regulations and legislation

understanding of residential curbside waste collection and waste diversion programs

intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

valid, unrestricted class “G” license, with access to a personal vehicle

Vacancy Statement: Unless specifically stated, all job postings at the Town of Whitby are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

AI Disclosure: The Town of Whitby confirms that artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this position.

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