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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time
Job Title: Director, Solid Waste Resources

Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Director, Solid Waste Resources. This position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the municipality's solid waste management system, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and managing relationships with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic direction and guidance for the effective operation of the HRM solid waste management system.
  • Prepare and implement annual business plans, including overseeing operating and capital budgets.
  • Oversee operations related to waste collection and processing, including open and closed landfills, transfer stations, composting facilities, material recovery facility, and household special waste depot.
  • Manage multi-year, multi-million dollar contracts, including maintaining relationships with service providers, negotiating contract changes, and resolving disputes.
  • Support critical procurement initiatives, including related to the development of contract documents, tendering process, and contract award.
  • Manage facility environmental compliance, including overseeing key initiatives, resolving compliance challenges, and maintaining good relationships with regulators and stakeholders.
  • Oversee waste education and enforcement programs, including related to waste education initiatives, multi-media promotions, construction and demolition debris facility licensing, and by-law enforcement.
  • Prepare and present reports to Regional Council, Public Liaison Committees, Community Groups, and to other groups as requested.
  • Guide staff in responding to concerns, complaints, and suggestions received from Council, Waste Resources Advisory Groups, the general public, etc., and act on issues of policy or service delivery as required.
  • Ensure human resources are used effectively, foster diversity, and monitor and authorize staff development and training programs in accordance with HRM policy and budgets.
  • Provide leadership and advice to the staff of Solid Waste Resources on responses to problems, development of policies, labour management issues, and recruitment.
  • Represent the Solid Waste Resources on key labour relations issues, grievance responses, and disciplinary matters.
  • Ensure the Solid Waste Resources and Contractors operate in accordance with HRM Occupational Health and Safety programs, and ensure prompt and effective responses to safety issues that arise.
  • Respond to and provide interviews with the Media, promoting the HRM Integrated Solid Waste/Resource System.
  • Guide the HRM towards a circular economy.
Qualifications:
  • A Master's degree or University Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration, or Environmental Science, or related Engineering field.
  • Minimum of 7 years' senior management experience preferably in a municipal environment in positions of progressive responsibility.
  • Minimum of 7 years' experience with solid waste management systems or related field.
  • Contract and project management experience will be considered an asset.
  • A suitable combination of education and experience deemed to be equivalent to technical and supervisory requirements may be considered.

Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.