The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a

Manager, Waste Operations

**Posting Date:**Wednesday, March 18, 2026

**Closing Date:**Wednesday, April 1, 2026 @ 12:00 NOON

Starting Rate:$112,338 annually

Salary Range:$112,338 - $131,420 annually

**Hours of Work:**37.5 hours per week

**Classification:**Management Class M4

**Status:**Permanent full-time

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

The District: Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about

protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and

build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation

package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion.It’s what we do!

The Opportunity: The Manager, Waste Operations oversees the District’s waste facilities, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant

operations while providing contract management, capital projects and leadership to waste operation staff. This

role drives strategic initiatives, continuous improvement and contributes operational insights to future system

planning.

What you will do:

• Manages the daily operations of District waste facilities, including landfills, transfer stations, composting

operations, waste depots and closed landfill sites.

• Ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all sites in accordance with ECAs, legislation, District

Waste Management By-law, and related policies.

• Aligns strategic waste management objectives with site operations, by optimizing landfill lifespan and

airspace, protecting long-term capacity at the Rosewarne landfill, and implementing key operational

outcomes of the Solid Waste Master Plan.

• Manage and develop employees in a manner consistent with District values, policies and procedures,

including selection, work schedule, training and performance evaluation.

• Oversees site inspections, audits, and monitoring activities and addresses operational issues to maintain

regulatory compliance and service standards.

• Liaises with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) on regulatory and

operational matters and reviews monitoring data and technical reports to support compliance.

• Supports planning and coordination of capital and remediation projects and provides operational input to

long term system planning.

• Coordinates with collection and site attendant contractors to ensure service delivery and responds to

escalated operational issues and customer concerns.

• Oversees procurement activities related to waste operations, including preparing contracts, and

procurement documents, and provides input on fleet and equipment requirements.

• Represents the District with Area Municipalities, provincial agencies, stakeholder groups, and the public,

with a focus on public outreach and education related to waste operations.

• Facilitates enforcement of the Waste Management By law and provides support in resolving illegal

dumping concerns.

• Prepares and updates SOPs, reports, presentations, by laws, and agreements.

• Related duties, as assigned.

What you will need:

• Graduate of a four (4) year university program in Applied Science, Environmental Engineering or Civil

Engineering and a member in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). A combination of

related education and practical experience may also be considered.

• Certification as Manager of Landfill Operations and related Solid Waste Association of North America

(SWANA) designations.

• Minimum of four (4) years progressively responsible experience successfully leading and managing a

multi-disciplinary team of staff, preferably in a unionized environment.

• Thorough knowledge of landfill and composting operations, solid waste collection, waste diversion

programs.

• Proven ability to accomplish performance objectives in a corporate team environment and to work under

tight deadlines, while exhibiting strong, organization, written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated technological proficiency.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license.

What we are offering: The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

• Health benefits

• Paid vacation

• Paid leaves

• OMERS pension

• Work-life flexibility

• Perks and discounts

• Wellness programs

• Fostering and fun environment

• Professional development and education opportunities

• Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

The Next Step If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE:

Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), submit your application using the apply now link below.

APPLY NOWor visit ourcareers pagefor other opportunities.

The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging applications from all

qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of

goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related

accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible.

Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the

Human Resources Department.