The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a

Manager, Waste Strategy and Sustainability

Posting Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday, May 13, 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 Strategy and Sustainability is responsible for leading the long-term planning,

implementation, and delivery of strategic initiatives, behaviour change programs, and performance tracking for

the District’s waste management system. This role provides overall leadership and ownership for the

successful delivery of the Solid Waste Master Plan, including the design, implementation, and oversight of

major system changes that advance waste reduction, diversion, sustainability, and system performance.

The position oversees regulatory compliance programs for both operating and closed waste management sites

and leads targeted outreach, education, and engagement initiatives required to support community behaviour

change. Through innovative approaches to data, monitoring, reporting, and program evaluation, this role

ensures measurable and transparent progress toward Council approved waste management outcomes.

What you will do:

• Leads and is responsible for the implementation and delivery of the District’s Solid Waste Master Plan,

including associated system transformation initiatives.

• Plans, prioritizes, and delivers strategic waste management initiatives and special projects in alignment

with Council direction, regulatory requirements, and available resources, leveraging emerging practices

and technology to support analysis, service improvement, and evidence-based decision making

• Provides end to end leadership for waste system changes requiring coordinated project delivery,

stakeholder engagement, and community behaviour change.

• Manages and develops employees in a manner consistent with District values, policies and procedures,

including selection, work schedule, training and performance evaluation.

• Designs and oversees behaviour change programs and supporting engagement strategies required to

enable the successful implementation of new or evolving waste services, policies, or system

requirements.

• Establishes and maintains performance frameworks, data-driven tools, and technology-enabled

processes to monitor, track, and report on waste system performance, targets, and outcomes,

supporting continuous improvement and informed strategic and operational decisions

• Prepares progress reports, analysis, and recommendations for senior management and Council related

to system performance, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.

• Leads the development, review, and updating of waste‑related policies, procedures, by‑laws,

strategies, and guidelines to support effective system governance.

• Oversees regulatory compliance programs for operating and closed waste management sites, including

inspections, audits, environmental monitoring, reporting, and documentation.

• Coordinates responses to regulatory requirements and compliance issues, working collaboratively with

waste operations and collection management as required.

• Researches and applies emerging best practices in waste management planning, data management,

performance measurement, and program evaluation to support continuous improvement and informed

decision making.

• Leads the development and delivery of public education and engagement initiatives related to waste

reduction, diversion, compliance, and system changes, aligning targeted outreach with strategic

priorities and evolving stakeholder and community needs.

• Collaborates closely with the Manager, Waste Operations and Manager, Waste Collection and

Diversion to ensure alignment across strategy, policy, operations, collection, and public facing

programs.

• Prepares and reviews Committee and Council reports, briefing notes, presentations, agreements, and

related documentation for area of responsibility.

• Represents the District with Area Municipalities, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, community groups,

and the public, and participates in provincial working groups and professional forums related to waste

management strategy, policy, sustainability, and best practices.

• Related duties, as assigned.

What you will need:

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

Planning, Sustainability, Public Administration, or a related discipline. A combination of related

education and practical experience may be considered.

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

staff, preferably in a municipal or public‑sector environment.

• Demonstrated experience in long‑term planning, policy development, project management, and

performance measurement, preferably related to waste management or environmental services.

• Strong knowledge of environmental and waste‑related legislation, regulations, and policy frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and translate strategic direction

into measurable outcomes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, presentation

and other materials for external parties (e.g., Council, Boards, Legislative agencies etc.).

• Demonstrated technological proficiency, including data analysis, reporting, and project tracking

systems.

• 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 NOW or visit our careers page for 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.