Manager Environmental Resource Management Policy and Planning (1404)

Energy Vault; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is seeking a leadership position responsible for planning and managing waste operations. This role focuses on driving sustainability initiatives, regulatory compliance, and team management, aiming to optimize waste recovery resources while providing high-quality service to the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' directly related experience.
• Registration with the Applied Science Technologist and Technicians of British Columbia.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manages waste reduction programs and coordinates environmental resource management initiatives.
• Implements policies and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Supervises planning staff and manages ERM budgets.

Skills

Knowledge of waste management regulations

Dispute resolution skills

Ability to establish relationships

Education

Degree in a related discipline

Job description

LeadershipOpportunity

Req ID:1404

Business Unit:Parks Recreation and Environmental Services

Division:Environmental Resource Management

Regular/ Auxiliary:Regular

Rate of Pay:$115,323.32 - $135,674.27 yearly

Hours of Work:70 hours bi-weekly

Posting Date: April 29, 2025

Closing Date: Submission reviewto begin May 7, 2025 - open until filled

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for the planning and policy design of key emerging opportunities and solid waste operations such as organics and solid waste initiatives that contribute to the overall goal of maximizing the recovery of resources and limiting landfilling as a waste disposal alternative.

Key Accountabilities/Position Outcomes

• Manages CRD waste reduction programs to minimize operating costs and maximize program revenues while ensuring optimal, uninterrupted service to the residents of the CRD.
• Coordinates the research, development and implementation of environmental resource management programs that are environmentally, socially and financially sustainable and liaises with CRD Board, committees, subcommittees and the Public.
• Ensures policies, structures, systems, resources and management practices are in place and effective to support ERM programs.
• Creates, implements and administers environmental resource management by-laws and licensing requirements to ensure regulatory compliance and interacts internally with other departments and externally with legal staff and public agencies.
• Plans, coordinates, monitors and manages ERM budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility, including minimizing costs and increasing revenues.
• Provides supervision and guidance to a team of planning staff, creating a team environment, coaching staff, evaluating performance and imposing discipline as necessary.

Additional Information

• None

Qualifications

• Degree in a related discipline
• A minimum of 10 years' directly related experience

Certifications

Registration with the Applied Science Technologist and Technicians of British Columbia

Valid BC Driver's Licence

Role Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of provincial waste management regulations, local bylaws, rules and regulations governing environmental resource management and solid waste programs.
• Ability to hire, administer and monitor the operations and performance of contractors and consultants.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, government agencies, consultants and the public.
• Ability to prepare strategic and long term budgets and revenue forecasts, operational reports and records
• Strong dispute resolution and mediation skills.

Leadership Profile

CRD Leaders are champions for creating an accountable, high performance, service oriented organization that makes a difference in our community. They pay attention to shifts and trends in an ever-changing and complex environment and think strategically to serve residents, businesses and local governments today while developing a sustainable organization for the future. The following is a leadership summary for this position.

Leadership Level 2 (L2)

Leaders at this level generally manage professional employees and/or supervisors, developing plans and coordinating resources to meet the operational objectives of the work group. They manage financial resources and uses in-depth expertise in own field to resolve operational problems, improve effectiveness, and implement the functional strategies of the work unit.

While CRD Leaders are accountable to all Leadership Competencies, the competencies listed below have particular relevance to this position. Click here for a complete definition of our Leadership Levels and Competencies.

Leadership Competencies

Thinks Strategically

Fosters Innovation

Creates a Common Vision for Change

Is Accountable for Results

Understands the Politics

Focuses on Service

APPLICATIONS

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online.

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination ofexperience, education and/or training where possible.

The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.