Waste Management Collection

**Division**:
Waste Management

**Temporary Duration**:
Approximate Duration: 18 months

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

**Don’t have every qualification?**

**JOB SUMMARY**:
Full-time Waste Management Intern position available with the Waste Management Services division of the Public Works Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate of a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate program in Environmental Science/Management, Geography, Environmental/Urban Planning, Education, Business Communication or a related field of study.

Current Location: Niagara Recycling Centre (Niagara Falls, ON); travel throughout the Niagara Region is required

Waste Management Services is part of the Public Works Department, and is responsible for providing cost-effective and environmentally sound waste management programs/services to the residents and businesses of the twelve Niagara municipalities. Waste Management Services is divided into four main sections: Waste Disposal Operations, Collection & Diversion Operations, Policy & Planning, and Engineering and Compliance. Each section is responsible for various services and programs. This position primarily works the on-road staff (Collection & Diversion Advisors, Contract Supervisors and the Supervisor, Collection and Diversion Operations).

Waste Management Interns work both independently and as part of a team to promote the Region’s various waste management programs. Interns educate residents and businesses about the importance of diverting materials from landfills while promoting the Region’s waste management services. The WM Interns interact with members of the public over the phone, through face-to-face interaction as well as written communication.

Physical Demands:
**QUALIFICATIONS**

EDUCATION
- Must have successfully completed an Environmental Science/Management, Geography, Environmental/Urban Planning, Business Communications, Education or related post-secondary degree/diploma program within the last 18 months (or will successfully complete prior to starting this position)

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge of waste management issues and legislation is a definite asset
- Understanding of Regional/Municipal Government policies/practices is an asset
- Experience undertaking waste audits is an asset

SKILLS
- Highly developed communication skills - written and oral
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Ability to meet numerous deadlines and work well under pressure
- Ability to work in a fast paced operations environment with frequently changing priorities and tasks
- Ability to interact and engage with a variety of audiences

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Audits, Site Visits and Education
- Educate residents on proper rules and procedures for setting out material for collection.
- Provide educational and program information to residents while in the field.
- Complete visual waste audits and summarizes data in report form. These audits involve in-field visual auditing, data collection, analysis of results and the educating residents through face-to-face communication.
- Complete physical audits of waste materials to determine composition and presences of generator material for education or enforcement purposes.
- Monitor, track and provide corrective recommendations for problem locations.
- Acts as Regional representative to the Public.
- Contractor Monitoring
- Assist in the monitoring of the curbside collection contractor to ensure the requirements directly affecting residents are adhered to incl