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Compost Coordinator - 1 year Term

City of Kelowna16 days ago
Kelowna, BC
CA$44/hour
Mid Level

Top Benefits

14% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits

About the role

Position Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

CK53883P

Position Title

Compost Coordinator - 1 year Term

No. of Staff Required

1

Position Type

Term

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

12

Position Groups

CUPE Civic

Division

Infrastructure (DV220)

Department

Utility Services (DP213)

Department Name

Branch

Biosolids (BR225)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

We are looking for a Compost Coordinator for a 1 year term, to organize and supervise staff, coordinate the daily operations and maintenance at the City’s Regional Biosolids Composting Facility in Vernon. You will be responsible to review, research and provide technical advice to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policy. You will also educate customers and respond to enquiries and complaints.

The successful candidate will have completed a Diploma in Environmental Sciences or related discipline and have sound knowledge of Organic Matter Recycling and regulatory requirements applicable in the Province of British Columbia and Canada. You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Duties - Union

  • Working with the Supervisor, plans, organizes and coordinates the work of staff and contractors involved in the operation and maintenance of compost infrastructure to ensure work is carried out and completed to expected standards and specifications.

  • Provides leadership, training, guidance and support to staff, and performs all the core duties of the Environmental Technician II classification.

  • Establishes, maintains and analyzes performance data on various environmental initiatives (i.e. organics composting, recycling, air quality, etc.).

  • Troubleshoots process, instrumentation and equipment issues using required software programs.

  • Provides technical expertise and guidance in interpreting environmental policies and legislation and coordinates City’s response on land use issues.

  • Reviews a variety of plans and permits to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policy. Prepares reports on findings and recommendations.

  • Negotiates the protection of environmentally sensitive areas.

  • Develops and maintains environmental monitoring programs.

  • Creates and documents operating and safety procedures and monitoring systems.

  • Provides product information and education to customers and responds to enquiries/complaints.

  • Liaises with external agencies, development professionals, contractors, customers and other City staff.

  • Creates, inputs, updates and maintains a variety of manual and electronic records, manuals, files and statistics.

  • Conducts site inspections.

Results and Activities - Non union

Credentials - Union

  • Environmental Sciences Diploma or a diploma in a related discipline

  • Experience

  • BC Drivers License – Class 5

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Competencies

  • People Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Communication Excellence
  • Computer literacy

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on November 12, 2025.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Please ensure that you have a Driver’s Abstract to attach, as this is a required document when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver’s Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s Licence”.

Additional Hiring Information

The Regional Biosolids Compost Facility is located at 551 Commonage Road, south of Vernon and is the primary location for this position.

Pay Rate

$43.87 per hour plus 14% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.

Posting Date

11/05/2025

Closing Date

11/18/2025

Days of Work

Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day

8

Hours of Work

7:00am to 4:00pm

Work Location

REGIONAL COMPOST FACILITY (VERNON)

Specify Work Location

551 Commonage Road, south of Vernon

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume

  • Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter

  • Other Document 1

  • Other Document 2

  • Other Document 3

  • Other Document 4

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