Crew Lead, Solid Waste Operations

Regional District of North Okanagan; Vernon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government body seeks a Crew Lead for Solid Waste Operations in Vernon, Canada. The position requires a diploma in a relevant field and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include supervising staff and coordinating daily landfill operations. This regular, full-time role offers a wage range of $38.73 to $44.50 per hour and an extensive benefits package. Applications are accepted until December 22, 2025.

Benefits

Extensive benefits package

Generous compressed work schedule

Qualifications

• Diploma in relevant field and valid BC driver's license.
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills essential.
• Experience in customer service and solid waste operations necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Inspector and Scale Attendant staff.
• Coordinate daily operations of the Greater Vernon landfill.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proven supervisory capabilities

Excellent customer service skills

Knowledge of the solid waste industry

Well organized

Education

Diploma in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Science, or Solid Waste Management

Job description

The North Okanagan is an exceptional place to live, work and explore. With its diverse landscapes and extraordinary recreational opportunities, our residents enjoy a comfortable balance of work-life activities. With a regional population of 100,000, the Regional District of North Okanagan offers a wide range of services directly to residents and through partnerships with its six member municipalities.

We have an immediate opening for the regular, full-time position of Crew Lead, Solid Waste Operations. The successful candidate will have a diploma in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Science, Solid Waste Management or a related field and hold a valid BC driver’s license.

You have strong interpersonal skills, proven supervisory capabilities, excellent customer service skills and knowledge of the solid waste industry. You are well organized with the ability to perform under pressure in a high customer volume environment.

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Solid Waste Operations, the Crew Lead, Solid Waste Operations supervises Inspector and Scale Attendant staff and assists in the coordination of the daily operation and maintenance of the Greater Vernon landfill.

Come be part of a great team who takes pride in their work to enhance the very reasons the North Okanagan is such a great place to live, work and play. This is a regular, full-time position (35 hours/week) with a wage range of $38.73 to $44.50 per hour (2026 rates), depending upon experience and qualifications, as well as an extensive benefits package and generous compressed work schedule.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter and any corresponding information in PDF format quoting Competition No. 25-26.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2025.

Job Description

We thank all interested applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone or email enquiries please.