Operations and Procurement Specialist

7 days ago

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Divert NS Full time
Divert NS is currently seeking on Operations and Procurement Specialist to join their dynamic team.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role plays a crucial part in ensuring efficient program operations and overseeing procurement activities within the organization.

If you value protecting the environment and helping others do the same, Divert NS could be the team for you.


About Divert NS


Divert NS is a leading environmental not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the province to recycle and live in more sustainable ways.

Committed to making a positive impact, they oversee various programs that aim to improve Nova Scotians' environment, economy, and quality of life.


About the Position

Responsibilities:

  • Programs Operations and Enhancement (60%) _
  • Collaborate with the Director of Operations to support warehouse operations.
  • Manage relationships with service providers and retailers to ensure that both beverage and tire program operations run smoothly.
  • Regularly monitor the Enviro-Depot network, haulers, processors and other contracted service providers for compliance, promptly addressing noncompliance.
  • Identify areas of opportunity to improve/enhance programs.
  • Conduct research on program operations and initiatives, presenting findings as needed.
  • Monitor and maintain data using Divert NS' proprietary software for tracking beverage and tire collections and remittances.
  • Advise management of any potential regulatory changes or other potential impacts on the Divert NS regulated beverage and tire programs.
  • Other duties as required.
  • Procurement Management (40%)_
  • Consult with department heads to identify and plan for respective procurement needs.
  • Develop procurement documents, such as RFPs, RFQs, and service agreements, from start to finish.
  • Guide the bid evaluation process from submission compliance through to award.
  • Assist in the development and/or refinement of operational, procurement, and occupational health and safety policies.
  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • University degree in environmental sciences, business, public administration or other relevant discipline.
  • Minimum of 3 years related experience in project/program management, procurement and research or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong communication skills with excellent writing skills, and attention to detail.
  • Selfstarter with familiarity with change management.
  • Experience in conducting qualitative & quantitative research and analyzing data.
  • Fluency in Microsoft Word and strong command of Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Familiarity with competitive bidding process and procurement process, ideally in the public sector.
  • Experience in using an online procurement platform, with knowledge of bidsand
- tenders site considered an asset.

  • Familiarity with the Nova Scotia Solid Waste-Resource Management Strategy,
  • Solid Waste-Resource Management Regulations is desirable, and Nova Scotia
  • Occupational Health and Safety legislation is an asset.
Find the full job description here.

Work With Us:

**Competitive Compensation
- **Divert NS believes in recognizing and rewarding hard work with a group RRSP program, ensuring employee efforts are valued.

**Training & Promotional Development
- **Join an organization that invests in success. Divert NS is committed to its employee's growth through training initiatives.

Hybrid Schedule- Achieve work-life balance with flexible work arrangements. Divert NS understands the importance of accommodating to an employees lifestyle and offers employees to work two days a week remotely.

Paid Vacation- Divert NS values well-being and offers paid annual vacation leave, ensuring employees have the time to recharge and relax.

**Equity and Diversity Policy
- **Join a team that celebrates diversity. Divert NS is committed to equity and strives to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of Nova Scotians.

Application Process

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