Recycling and Waste Management Specialist

3 weeks ago

St Thomas, Canada Volkswagen Group Canada Full time

**Recycling and Waste Management Specialist (St. Thomas)**
- ST.000155

Primary Location Canada-Ontario-London

**Drive your Career**

We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen.

Our mission has started. Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory in St. Thomas will carry out all battery activities - from processing raw materials to developing a unified Volkswagen battery to managing the European and North American gigafactories. Headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany, we are experiencing the transformation of mobility up close. Our goal is to contribute a positive impact to our global society, the environment and the economy. To reach these goals we need your POWER

**We are looking for a Recycling and Waste Management Specialist based out of the St. Thomas, Ontario office.**

**This is a flex hybrid model, requiring 2 days in the St. Thomas office.**

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Plan the implementation of the global waste management concept and adapt it to local needs.
- Develop waste center layouts and processes in collaboration with the Planning Department.
- Plan the implementation of waste handling, transportation, and storage solutions to local needs.
- Plan the implementation of containment handling and purchasing, ensuring all processes are efficient and cost-effective.
- Conduct audits of disposal companies, including preparation, implementation, and follow-up.
- Scout and evaluate potential disposal partners to support business objectives.
- Manage ongoing relationships with disposal companies, ensuring alignment with technical and operational standards.
- Provide regular reports contributing to lessons learned and continuous improvement working groups.
- Manage contracts with third parties for the disposal of specific waste streams (e.g., canteen waste, packaging waste).
- Maintain electronic records of waste disposal certificates from disposal companies.
- Verify invoices for transportation and disposal costs.
- Adapt waste transportation logistics, including creating checklists, ordering disposal services, preparing documents, and managing weighing and transport preparation.
- Conduct testing in accordance with the Commercial Waste Ordinance and lead audits, including preparation and follow-up.
- Adaptation of digital systems based on local requirements.
- Serve as the contact person for authorities, disposal companies, and forwarding agents.
- Ensure compliance with local waste management regulations.
- Oversee tendering processes for disposal contracts covering industrial and other waste types.

**Desired Skill**s**:

- Undergraduate Degree in Environmental Science, Waste Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in waste management, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and efficient disposal practices within industrial or corporate settings.
- Effective communication skills for liaising with management, cross-functional teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies, ensuring transparency and fostering collaboration in waste management operations.
- Familiarity with technical auditing processes and compliance standards for waste disposal and recycling partners.
- Strong knowledge of waste management technologies, disposal companies, materials handling, and sustainability practices.
- Proven ability to implement and optimize waste management processes within an operational setting.
- Experience managing complex, cross-border waste management projects under time constraints.
- Proficiency in business English; additional language skills, particularly in German or Mandarin, are advantageous.
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally up to 30%, including potential trips to Europe and Asia.
- German language skills are considered an asset.

**What you’ll get in return**:

- A flexible and collaborative team dynamic
- Opportunities for development
- Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.
- Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package
- And much more

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws.

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