Waste Diversion Specialist

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The City is seeking a Waste Diversion Specialist to manage its residential recycling programs. This role acts as the City's primary liaison with Circular Materials, the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) responsible for managing residential recyclables. As the Waste Diversion Specialist, you will oversee the City's contract with Circular Materials, ensuring smooth coordination between the PRO, the third-party recycling facility, and the City's Collection Services. Primary duties include:

- Collaborate with field staff operating in various waste diversion programs to identify and implement opportunities for improvement and optimization.
- Collaborate in the development and delivery of accompanying communication and education materials and programs.
- Prepare and maintain all program related documents and reports, including compiling and analyzing data.
- Develop and deliver presentations to various audiences.
- Issue procurement documents and administer contracts in support of identified projects and programs.
- Work with contractors, field staff, and internal staff to ensure completion of tasks and responsibilities.
- Assess contractor performance and address issues that arise, enforcing terms of contracts.
- Liaise with members of the public, contractors, City business units, and elected officials to address and resolve issues related to waste diversion programs.

**Qualifications**
- A degree in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant project or program management experience directly related to the solid waste management or related industry is required.
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalency), with no more than 6 demerits OR a Class 5 Graduated Driver's License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits, and no current suspensions or charges pending is required.
- The ability to obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit and/ or access to a personal vehicle for business use is also required.
- Proficiency using ArcGIS (Geographic Information System) and previous experience with contract management and public relations will be considered assets.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills are necessary to optimize program effectiveness.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

**Workstyle**
- Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Waste and Recycling Services

Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 480 36 Avenue SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $47.01 - 62.84 per hour
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Job ID #: 311584