Manager, Solid Waste Services

CivicInfo BC; Delta; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit Pension Plan with SPec

Earned days-off system

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The City of Delta seeks a dedicated Manager, Solid Waste Services to lead the solid waste program, including waste collection, recycling, organics, and sustainability initiatives. The role covers planning, delivery, administration, procurement, and continuous improvement, with strong leadership in engaging stakeholders and promoting environmental stewardship.

The successful candidate will require a degree in a related field and 5–7 years of experience, preferably in municipal settings, and will

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline with 5-7 years of progressive related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Municipal or regional government setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, administer, and continuously improve the City’s solid waste services.
• Provide leadership in service delivery, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, contract management, budget administration, and public engagement.
• Lead procurement processes, including development of specifications and tenders, evaluation of proposals, project delivery, and contract administration.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Budgeting

Public engagement

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

One of the sunniest regions in BC's Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities - Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.

City of Delta

Manager, Solid Waste Services

The City of Delta is seeking qualified candidates for the exempt temporary full time role of Solid Waste Services Managerwith an anticipated duration of 12 to 16 months.

The Manager, Solid Waste Services provides leadership and oversight of the City’s solid waste program, including wastecollection, recycling, organics, waste diversion, and sustainability initiatives. Responsibilities include planning, delivery,administration, and continuous improvement of services to support efficient, sustainable, and customer-focusedoperations. The incumbent will provide leadership in service delivery, strategic planning, regulatory compliance,contract management, budget administration, public engagement, and environmental stewardship to supportautomation of solid waste collection initiatives, water conservation, and the overall solid waste program.

The Manager leads and supports staff by providing technical expertise, operational guidance, and continuous processimprovements, while evaluating collection methods, service levels, and opportunities to enhance program performance.This position leads and participates in the procurement processes, including the development of specifications andtenders, evaluation of proposals, project delivery, and contract administration.The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, problem-solving skills, along withdemonstrated experience in contract management, financial planning, contract negotiation, and project delivery. Theability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, sound judgement and navigatingoperational and political environments is essential.

A degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, along with 5-7years of progressive related experience, preferably within a municipal or regional government setting is preferred. Anequivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $101,286 - $120,788 and a comprehensive benefits package, includinga Defined Benefit Pension Plan with Special Agreement option (Municipal Pension Plan), as well as an earned-days-offsystem.

Application deadline: October 9, 2026.

At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of ourcommunity, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individualdifferences are recognized, valued and celebrated.