Superintendent I

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada The City of Vancouver Full time

**Requisition ID**:36083

**Company**

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

**Main Purpose and Function**

As a member of the Transfer and Landfill Operations (TLO) Management team, the Superintendent I is responsible for leading and managing the Vancouver South Transfer Station, Zero Waste Centre and Vancouver Landfill. The Superintendent I will be responsible to ensure efficient and economic operation of the sites while at the same time providing a high level of customer service to strive to a world class operation.

The work schedules of the Superintendent I will be based on a 4 day work week and as outlined below. However, as the Superintendent I position are exempt positions, the work location and hours of work may vary as operationally required.

Vancouver South Transfer Station
- Friday - 5:00AM to 3:30PM
- Saturday and Sunday - 6:00AM to 4:30PM
- Monday - 12:00PM to 10:30PM

Vancouver Landfill
- Monday through Thursday - 12:30PM to 11:00PM

**Specific Duties and Responsibilities**
- Collaborating with the TLO management team to establish annual and work priorities, and schedules.
- Ensuring operational activities are aligned with Branch, Departmental and City of Vancouver strategic objectives.
- Driving continuous improvement with an understanding of industry best practices with a focus on improving efficiency, enhancing/promoting employee and public safety while increasing morale within the work place.
- Planning, assigning, directing, and monitoring staff assignments and performance.
- Encouraging workplace productivity and improve morale by building and supporting effective team relationships with employees, colleagues and the public
- Maintaining and monitoring service levels to ensure excellent customer service is being delivered to citizens and external customers
- Collaborating with technical and administrative staff as well as internal branches such as Fleet and Manufacturing Services, Kent Yard, and Vancouver Sanitation Services plus external customers and contractors such as Metro Vancouver, Recycle BC as required
- Providing regular input on the branch budget, including addressing discrepancies and forecasting costs, and obtaining quotes for work to be performed as well as adhering to operating and capital budget parameters
- Strong understanding of Branch metrics to drive operational improvements with the ability to identify and monitor new metrics to improve operational efficiencies in all operational aspects.
- Creating, maintaining and analyzing statistical records and effectively tracking and understanding business and operational metrics and communicating them on a regular basis
- Ensures that all work is being performed in a safe manner at all times and adheres to Branch Safe Work Procedures and Organizational Health & Safety regulations
- Ensuring all regulatory obligations and safety procedures are met in a safe and cost effective manner through observable and measureable actions.
- Responding to emergencies as required and performing accident investigations
- Supervision/Leadership/Engagement which includes the following:

- Communicating branch objectives, requirements and rationale with staff
- Addressing employee and labour relations issues in a timely, fair and consistent manner
- Supporting and adhering to the Attendance Management, Stay At-Work and Return-To-Work programs
- Managing the performance development process for direct reports; employing coaching, corrective action and discipline to deal with issues and non-performance; and escalates issues appropriately
- Participating in the recruitment, selection, onboarding and training for new hires
- Identifying team development and training gaps and assists in developing and implementing training plans that include a balance of both technical and nontechnical skills

**Qualifications**
Education and Experience:

- Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by successful completion of technical, business and administrative courses related to Transfer and Landfill Operations.
- Considerable experience in a large, complex, unionized, environment is essential.
- Experience with municipal solid waste transfer and disposal operations, recycling techniques and related legislation/policies.
- Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO


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