Supervisor, Operations - Solid Waste

City of North Vancouver; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Supervisor for Operations in Solid Waste. This pivotal role involves leading a team in solid waste management, ensuring efficient operations, and enhancing waste diversion initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory skills and a thorough understanding of municipal waste processes. Join a forward-thinking city committed to sustainability and community well-being. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and the chance to make a real difference in your community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of municipal solid waste collection methods and tools.
• Experience supervising waste management crews and operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise solid waste pickup and street cleaning operations.
• Plan and implement solid waste management programs to reduce waste.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Municipal Solid Waste Management

Planning and Coordination

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Education

Grade 12

Diploma or Trade Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Infor Public Sector (IPS)

Job description

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

The Engineering, Parks and Environment Department (Engineering Operations) requires a regular full – time Supervisor, Operations – Solid Waste.

Responsibilities

In this leadership role, you will report to the Section Manager, Operations Support and be responsible for skilled supervisory work coordinating, directing and participating in the work of crews engaged in a variety of tasks such as solid waste pickup, litter collection, and street cleaning/sweeping. You will schedule, coordinate and supervise the work of truck drivers and equipment operators, and external contractors. You will plan, develop and implement approved internal corporate solid waste management programs that increase waste diversion and/or reduce waste production.

Requirements

A thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, procedures and materials, tools and equipment used in municipal solid waste collection, litter collection and street sweeping operations is required while ensuring performance standards, specifications and safety procedures are met. Your time will be spent actively in the field as well as at the Operations Centre.

You will have completed Grade 12, supplemented by a diploma or trade (or other) qualifications in a filed related to the work. You will have considerable knowledge of and direct related experience in municipal solid waste and maintenance operations. You will be proficient with Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft and Infor Public Sector ( IPS ), or similar Financial and Asset Management systems. You also have the ability to supervise and assist in the work of a small group of employees, and have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License. Class 3 BC Driver’s license would be an asset.

Compensation

$48.22 per hour

(January 2024 rates)

Hours of Work

Four 10-hour days per week between Monday and Friday or Five 8-hour days per week, Monday to Friday. The shifts commence at 7:00 a.m.

Additional Information

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply on-line through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org by Monday, May 19, 2025.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

Posting Number

Posting Number 2025-0054

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 05/05/2025

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 05/19/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Graduate degree
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Post-secondary certificate or diploma
  • Some post-secondary training (courses only)
  • High School/GED
  • Did not complete High School
• * Please indicate the number of years of supervisory experience you have:
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to less than 3 years
  • 3 to less than 5 years
  • 5 or more years
  • I have no experience supervising staff
• * Have you had experience organizing, planning work and supervising work crews and equipment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience in assisting in the preparation of cost estimates and monitoring budget expenditures?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience using an Asset Management system (e.g., Infor Public Sector)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid license to drive in Canada which is equivalent to a BC Class 5 or higher?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter