Manager, Solid Waste Services

Job summary

The Manager of Solid Waste Services provides leadership and oversight for the city's waste collection, recycling, and sustainability programs. Responsibilities include strategic planning, contract management, budget administration, and driving continuous process improvements for service delivery.

Job details

The City of Delta is seeking qualified candidates for the exempt temporary full time role of Solid Waste Manager with an anticipated duration of 12 to 16 months. The Manager, Solid Waste Services provides leadership and oversight of the City’s solid waste program, including waste collection, recycling, organics, waste diversion, and sustainability initiatives. Responsibilities include planning, delivery, administration, and continuous improvement of services to support efficient, sustainable, and customer-focused operations. The incumbent will provide leadership in service delivery, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, contract management, budget administration, public engagement, and environmental stewardship to support automation of solid waste collection initiatives, water conservation, and the overall solid waste program. The Manager leads and supports staff by providing technical expertise, operational guidance, and continuous process improvements, while evaluating collection methods, service levels, and opportunities to enhance program performance. This position leads and participates in the procurement processes, including the development of specifications and tenders, evaluation of proposals, project delivery, and contract administration. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, problem-solving skills, along with demonstrated experience in contract management, financial planning, contract negotiation, and project delivery. The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, sound judgement and navigating operational and political environments is essential. A degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, along with 5-7 years of progressive related experience, preferably within a municipal or regional government setting is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $101,286 - $120,788 and a comprehensive benefits package, including a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with Special Agreement option (Municipal Pension Plan), as well as an earned-days-off system. Interested applicants are requested to apply online. At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.

What you’ll do

The Manager of Solid Waste Services provides leadership and oversight for the city's waste collection, recycling, and sustainability programs. Responsibilities include strategic planning, contract management, budget administration, and driving continuous process improvements for service delivery.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline, along with 5-7 years of progressive experience. Strong leadership, communication, and financial planning skills are essential for managing municipal solid waste operations.

Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Municipal Pension Plan • Earned-days-off system • Comprehensive benefits package

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Financial planning · Preferred
• Public engagement · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Leadership
• Strategic planning
• Contract management
• Budget administration
• Public engagement
• Environmental stewardship
• Regulatory compliance
• Project delivery
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Financial planning
• Contract negotiation
• Technical expertise
• Operational guidance
• Process improvement
• Process Improvement
• Planning
• Operations
• Problem Solving
• Procurement
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Regulatory Compliance
• Project Delivery
• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
• Automation
• Financial Planning
• Contract Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Resource Management
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Sustainability Initiatives
• Waste Collection
• Water Conservation

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Engineering
• Solid Waste Manager
• Waste / Recycling Coordinator
• Environmental Engineers
• Recycling Coordinators
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors