Solid Waste Services Coordinator

Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine; Terrace; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Solid Waste Services Coordinator to manage waste disposal and curbside collection programs. This role requires at least three years of relevant experience and strong data management skills. The coordinator will ensure compliance with solid waste bylaws and handle public inquiries. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary education in Environmental Policy and excel in communication and organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and full benefits, located in Terrace, British Columbia.

Benefits

Pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Environmental Policy or related discipline.
• Three (3) years prior work experience in Environmental Policy or the Solid Waste Sector.
• Strong data management skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the disposal of controlled and non-controlled waste materials.
• Manage the curbside collection program and evaluate the performance of contractors.
• Maintain database of waste tracking data and analyze trends.

Skills

Technical knowledge application

Data management and analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship management

Education

Post-secondary education in Environmental Policy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Solid Waste Services Coordinator

Come for the Outdoor Adventure and Stay for the Job!

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is pleased to announce they are searching for a permanent full-time Solid Waste Services Coordinator to join their dedicated team. This position offers a salary range of $74,256.00 to $85,248.80 depending on experience, a pension, and a full range of benefits.

If awe-inspiring, natural scenery and breathtaking views are what you crave, then the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS) is your place. This area is renowned for its world-class fishing and outdoor adventure opportunities, including a ski hill, sledding, skating, heli-skiing, an 18-hole golf course, hiking, and mountain biking trails. The area offers quality advanced education opportunities with both Coast Mountain College and the University of Northern BC satellite campus. There is also a well-developed arts and cultural community, recreation facilities and library. Terrace, where the role is located, is the regional retail and service hub for the northwestern portion of British Columbia. The opportunity for adventure is endless in any season. The Kitimat-Stikine region is the traditional homeland of the Tahltan, Nisga’a, Gitxsan, Wet’suwet’en, Heiltsuk, Tsimshian, and Haisla Nations. Spanning a geographic area of 110,000km² the RDKS is home to almost 40,000 people and includes the five incorporated municipalities of Terrace, Kitimat, Stewart, District of New Hazelton and the Village of Hazelton.

Purpose Statement: The Solid Waste Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the disposal of controlled and non-controlled waste materials at Regional District waste management facilities, ensuring Regional District solid waste bylaws are followed. The Solid Waste Services Coordinator manages the curbside collection program(s), including contract development, procurement and management, and evaluating the performance of the contractor. The Solid Waste Services Coordinator is responsible for Solid Waste Bylaw updates and amendments, developing policies for safe and efficient customer use of solid waste facilities, and for writing board reports.

Direct Reports: None.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review Controlled and Non-Controlled Waste applications, issue landfill permits, and coordinate waste disposal with facility contractors.
• Maintain Controlled and Non-Controlled Waste records database, including filing and submission of Hazardous Waste Manifests related to asbestos landfilling.
• Conduct load inspections at the source or at a RDKS facility to confirm compliance with regulations and RDKS Bylaws. When violations occur, prescribe corrective actions as required.
• Provide information, training and support to waste haulers and waste generators regarding Controlled and Non-Controlled waste types and management.
• Manage Curbside Collection Contract, including responding to resident inquiries, maintaining a service-user database, and manage contract renewal processes.
• Maintain a database of waste tracking data for all waste management facilities, including statistical analysis to track trends in waste generation and diversion.
• Review, evaluate, and update Solid Waste Bylaws as required.
• Administer fines and warning letters with curbside collection service-users as required to facilitate compliance with RDKS Bylaws.
• Manage applications and approvals for curbside programs, such a Medical Waste Exemption and Collection Assistance.
• Generate board reports as required to provide updates to the RDKS Board of Directors.
• Respond to inquiries from the public regarding waste acceptance at RDKS facilities.
• Represent the Solid Waste Department in the Illegal Dumping Working Group, and other waste-related legislation working groups.

Working with others: The Solid Waste Services Coordinator will be in contact with contract representatives, subcontractors, consultants, commercial entities, waste haulers, The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, and residents of the many communities within the Regional District. The Solid Waste Services Coordinator will engage the facility operations contractors regarding controlled waste and non-controlled waste matters.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to apply related technical knowledge to specific administrative and technical problems.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations controlling budgetary, fiscal and contract procedures.
• Strong data management and analytical skills, including high level use of Microsoft Excel such as ‘Lookup’ function and pivot tables.
• Knowledge of local, provincial and federal laws, rules and regulations that pertain to solid waste management.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate programs and activities involving solid waste management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, governmental agencies, and other organizations.
• Ability to thoroughly oversee and manage contracts and an understanding of contractual obligations.
• Ability to research, compile, and analyze statistical data, and submit comprehensive technical reports.
• Verbal and written communication – ability to effectively address a variety of stakeholders including contractors, consultants and residents.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Experienced with Bylaws and Provincial Legislation including the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation, Hazardous Waste Regulation, and Environmental Management Act.

Specific Training and Experience:

• Post‑secondary education in Environmental Policy, Bylaw enforcement or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong data management skills with a deep knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including efficient use of pivot tables.
• Three (3) years prior work experience in Environmental Policy or in the Solid Waste Sector.
• SWANA Landfill and/or Transfer Station Training.
• Communication or negotiation training – dealing with difficult people.
• Understanding of local government structure and services.
• A thorough knowledge of solid waste management.
• Proficient in record keeping and auditing.

Financial Responsibilities:

• Establish, execute, and manage Curbside Collection contract.
• Ensure the finance department has accurate information for billing commercial and industrial facilities users.
• Work toward program efficiency and optimization.

Work Environment:

• This position is split with an average of 70% of the time spent in the office, the remainder of the time will be spent out of the office conducting load audits, meeting with industrial or commercial users, and conducting facility tours.
• Infrequent exposure to cold, inclement weather. Some exposure to odours.
• Work in a variety of environments conducting site visits as well as exposure to heavy machinery and hazardous environments.
• Local site visits as well as travel to other communities (up to 300 kilometers).

Physical, Mental and Visual Demands:

• Infrequent exposure to cold, inclement weather. Some exposure to odours.
• Work in a variety of environments conducting site visits as well as exposure to heavy machinery and hazardous environments.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Class 5 driver’s license.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and references by mail or email to the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine by 9:00 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026. We appreciate your interest when applying and advise that only candidates under active consideration will be contacted.

Director of Administration/Human Resources
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine
Suite 300 – 4545 Lazelle Avenue Terrace, B.C. V8G 4E1
Email: [e-mail]