Working Foreperson, Environmental

Our Operational Services team is looking for a self-motivated, solutions-oriented team leader. You convey your thoughts clearly and concisely. You listen attentively and ask questions for clarification and understanding. Using sound judgment, you demonstrate tact, diplomacy and sound discretion when working with others.

You’re always happy to learn new things and to help build a working environment that encourages and cultivates new ideas. You foster a collaborative team environment among co-workers, and work well both independently and as part of a team. You solve problems by identifying, gathering and processing relevant information to determine possible solutions, research options, evaluate them using your technical, numerical and analytics skills and make recommendations.

You are knowledgeable about and work in compliance with all workplace safety regulations, standards, and practices. You perform work in a safe manner and encourage and support others to do the same.

The Working Foreperson will actively monitor work activities and changing operational conditions; identify and respond to safety concerns, service disruptions, resource requirements and emerging issues; and promptly document, communicate and escalate significant, recurring or unresolved operational concerns, including observed job-performance issues, to the Supervisor of Waste for timely follow-up.

As the successful applicant, you will possess:

a minimum of two (2) year Post Secondary Diploma in Environmental Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology or related field.

a minimum of three (3) years of directly related experience in solid waste collection.

Current Certification in Standard First Aid & CPR ‘C’ and AED

strong administrative skills to complete paperwork and computer work, and ensure quality standards;

strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to effectively resolve issues;

the ability to effectively organize and prioritize projects and work assignments;

possess a demonstrated working knowledge of computer programs, including a working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook);

be able to exercise discretion, judgement and diplomacy;

the ability to schedule staff, distributing workload fairly and equitably;

excellent time management skills;

the ability to train new staff and monitor performance;

the ability and willingness to respond outside of regular working hours on an “on-call” rotation; and,

A valid Class “DZ” Driver’s Licence with ability to qualify for the Town’s safe driver program criteria with demonstrated experience operating vehicles over 11,000 kg., G.V.W.

participation of after-hours “on-call” rotation

What We Offer You

A comprehensive benefits and pension program to ensure that your total compensation package addresses both your work and life need

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.

Our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism At the Town of Whitby, we view holistic inclusion as the pathway to achieving healthy relationships, inclusive excellence and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We acknowledge our history—the good and the bad, promote social justice and address discrimination and inequities. We strive to create a workplace that encourages you to always bring your authentic self to work. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Town of Whitby is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation The Town of Whitby is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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