Solid Waste Planner

Tetra Tech; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Solid Waste Planner in Calgary, AB to join their Solid Waste team. The role involves providing technical support for waste planning projects, supervising field staff, and managing project deliverables. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits available on day one

Overtime calculated at 1.5 times

Flexibility and work/life balance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience required.
• Experience with medium to large projects.
• Valid Provincial Class 5 Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teams and clients on project objectives.
• Provide technical support for waste planning projects.
• Supervise field staff and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Project management experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Creative problem solving

Analytical skills

Job description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Solid Waste Planner to our Solid Waste team based in Calgary, AB .

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we areLeading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

• Work collaboratively with the team and clients to achieve project objectives and deliverables
• Provide technical support for waste planning projects including: best practice research, waste composition studies, zero waste planning, development of waste management plans, financial modelling, and community outreach.
• Supervise field staff and maintain safety standards for waste composition studies and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Provide financial, administrative, and logistical project management support for waste planning projects to ensure projects and reports are delivered on time and to budget.
• Develop proposals in response to client requests for proposals.
• Actively identify new business opportunities and pursue means of enhancing personal and business reputations for Tetra Tech.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Project management experience on medium and large projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work well as part of a team.
• Creative problem solver who works in a professional and ethical manner.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and listening skills.
• Valid Provincial Class 5 Driver's license (or equivalent).
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include (if applicable):

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
• Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
• We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

Additional Information

• Organization: 704 EGI