Solid Waste Technician

Regional District of North Okanagan; Coldstream; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits package

Compressed work schedule

Job summary

Regional District of North Okanagan invites applications for a regular, full-time Solid Waste Technician. The role reports to the Assistant Manager, Environmental Services and supports sampling, monitoring, program delivery and data compilation for the Solid Waste Management function.

The ideal candidate holds a diploma in water quality technology, environmental technology or environmental science, a valid BC driver’s license, and at least two years of related experience, with knowledge of

Qualifications

• Diploma in water quality technology, environmental technology, environmental science or related field.
• Valid BC driver’s license.
• Minimum two years of environmental or solid waste management experience.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to sampling, monitoring, program delivery and data compilation for Solid Waste Management.
• Possesses knowledge of Environmental Management Act and related legislation for monitoring.
• Understanding of organics composting, landfill operations and landfill gas/leachate management.

Skills

Sampling techniques

Laboratory data interpretation

Environmental regulations knowledge

BC Driver's License

Monitoring equipment

Education

Diploma in water quality technology

Diploma in environmental technology

Diploma in environmental science

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Solid Waste Technician

(REGULAR,FULL-TIME)

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 Solid Waste Technician. The successful candidate will have a diploma in water quality technology, environmental technology, environmental science or a related field, and a valid BC driver’s license.

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Environmental Services, the Solid Waste Technician contributes to the efficient and effective delivery of sampling, monitoring, program delivery and data compilation services for the Solid Waste Management function.

You will have sound knowledge of the Environmental Management Act and other relevant legislation relating to environmental monitoring and landfill operations. You will possess excellent knowledge of proper sample collection techniques, instrumentation and monitoring equipment and the ability to evaluate and interpret laboratory results. A working knowledge of organics composting, landfill operations and landfill gas and leachate management systems is also required.

A minimum of two years of environmental or solid waste management experience within local government or an engineering firm is required.

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, depending on experience and qualifications, as well as an extensive benefits package and compressed work schedule.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026.

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