Biosolids Supervisor

Position Title

Biosolids Supervisor — 1 year term

Purpose of Position

The Biosolids Supervisor is responsible for all maintenance and operation of the Regional Biosolids Composting Facility in Vernon and the City’s Yard Waste composting facility at the Glenmore Landfill. The role manages organics, monitors, reports, and ensures compost quality compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

- Manage and supervise compost facilities, ensuring maximum efficiency, compliance with health and safety regulations, and addressing customer complaints.

- Develop contracts, supervise contractors, and ensure their performance meets guidelines and does not interfere with operations.

- Market compost products (Ogogrow and Glengrow) to maximize revenues and minimize operating costs.

- Coordinate with the City of Vernon and other partners, including the Joint Council Committee.

- Plan, advise, manage, and complete operational system upgrades for improved efficiency and risk reduction.

- Implement and maintain policies, procedures, and preventive maintenance practices for plant equipment and compliance with provincial guidelines.

- Collaborate on capital projects and lead facility commissioning and acceptance.

- Monitor operational inputs, manage supply risks, and maintain staff certification per City of Kelowna, provincial ministries, WorkSafe BC.

- Ensure emergency preparedness, service levels, and redundancy to maintain city‑prescribed service levels.

- Evaluate, recommend, and maintain budgeting, data collection/analysis, and policies for economic and environmental sustainability.

- Assess process strengths and weaknesses using analytical data and adjust accordingly.

- Develop, inspire, hire, assess, discipline, reward, and develop staff to meet regulatory requirements.

- Manage a team of 10 direct reports and oversee several contractors.

Qualifications and Skills

Diploma in Civil Engineering or related discipline and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in waste management and composting.

- Sound knowledge of Solid Waste Management, Organic Matter Recycling, and applicable provincial and national regulations.

- Responsibility/Accountability, Professional Credibility, Technical Expertise, Service Excellence.

- Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Communication Excellence, Team Building, Innovation, Decision Making, Leadership, Project Management, Financial/Administrative Accountability.

Physical Demands

Primarily an office based position with limited physical activity: light lifting, standing, sitting, inspection of equipment, and site inspections.

Compensation

Annual salary ranges from $94,000 to $110,000, plus 14% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays, and benefits. The term is 12 months, ending January 2027.

Location

Regional Biosolids Composting Facility, 551 Commonage Road, south of Vernon, BC.

Required Documents

- Resume

- Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

- Cover Letter

- Other Document 1

- Other Document 2

- Other Document 3

- Other Document 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

- * What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

- High school graduation

- Some post‑secondary courses

- Post‑secondary certificate (1–2 years full‑time studies)

- Diploma

- Bachelor’s degree

- Master’s degree or other higher‑level post‑graduate program

- Other

- * Do you have Compost Operations Certification?

- Yes

- No

- In Progress

- * What related professional designation do you have?

- No Response

- None

- AScT

- EIT

- P. Eng.

- * How many years of experience do you have related to this position?

- None

- Less than 1 year

- 1 to 3 years

- 3 to 5 years

- 5 to 8 years

- More than 8 years

- * How many years of experience do you have managing staff in a union environment?

- None

- Less than 1 year

- 1 to 3 years

- 3 to 5 years

- 5 to 10 years

- More than 10 years

- * How many years of experience do you have in financial/administrative accountability for budgets over a million dollars?

- None

- Less than 2 years

- 2 to 4 years

- 4 to 6 years

- More than 6 years

- * Do you currently hold a valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence?

- Yes

- No

- I have a Class 7 (N)

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Please ensure that you have a Driver’s Abstract to attach; this is a required document. If you do not possess a driver’s licence, or are waiting to receive an abstract, you may attach a written statement indicating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s Licence”.

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