Supervisor, Waste Program & Technical Services

City Of Guelph; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Paid personal days

Defined benefit OMERS pension

Extended health and dental benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Learning and development opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

City of Guelph is seeking a Supervisor for Waste Program & Technical Services to lead a team delivering municipal waste initiatives at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre. The role focuses on developing and evaluating programs aligned with the Solid Waste Master Plan, managing projects, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a post-secondary degree in environmental disciplines, strong leadership, and experience with budgets and policy development.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in legislation and policy related to solid waste, preferably in municipal settings.
• Experience supervising staff or leading work teams, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff, contractors, and the public.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of budget preparation processes and control.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office; Power BI is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to staff and foster an inclusive, respectful work environment.
• Supervise staff including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
• Develop and coordinate annual and multi-year work plans and schedules.
• Develop and report variances for operating and capital budgets.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and establish KPIs.
• Oversee delivery of services by technical, policy and programs teams, coordinating with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legislation including OHSA and environmental approvals.
• Participate in on-call rotations; occasional evenings/weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Budget knowledge

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Education

Post-secondary degree in Environmental Studies/Science or Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Service Area: Public Services

Department: Operations

Work Location: Waste Resource Innovation Centre, 110 Dunlop Drive

Work Mode: Hybrid

Job Type and Duration: Permanent, Full Time Vacancy

Position Availability: 1 existing vacant position

Salary Range: $86,457.28 - $108,071.60

Affiliation: Non-Union

Posting Period: August 26, 2026 to September 13, 2026 11:59 p.m.

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What We Offer

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, the Supervisor, Waste Program & Technical Services is responsible for leading a team of innovative and dedicated full-time and seasonal staff that support the operations of Solid Waste Services achieving technical operations and strategic public-facing programs, engagement and education goals of the Council-approved Solid Waste Plans and Strategies to reclaim and sustain service capacity and minimize environmental impact. Building on the City’s reputation as an innovative and creative leader in municipal waste services and programming, the Supervisor will lead the development, administration, and evaluation of this multidisciplinary portfolio.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide visible and positive leadership to staff, developing and nurturing a work environment that is inclusive, respectful and motivating.
• Responsible for the supervision and guidance of staff including hiring, training, setting and evaluating performance.
• Manage the development, coordination and scheduling of annual and multi-year work plans.
• Develop and report on variances related to multi-year operating and capital budgets.
• Lead and champion continuous improvement activities, including process improvements. Establish and maintain key performance indicators.
• Oversee the delivery of services provided by the technical, policy and programs team, including implementation of projects and pilots, evaluation and modifications, in coordination with cross-departmental internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of changes to legislation and emerging best management practices and trends, make recommendations and implement actions; Lead the formal response process to federal and provincial waste consultations.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of new waste reduction policies and programs to achieve the goals and targets as set out in the Solid Waste Management Master Plan.
• Establish and maintain excellent networking relationships with municipal, provincial, federal partners. Participate in governmental or industry advisory committees or working groups as a subject matter expert as a representative of the City of Guelph.
• Prepare reports and deliver presentations on activities and plans for Council and Community representatives/partners.
• Ensure formal project documents including Project Charters, Schedules, Risk Registers, and Business Cases, amongst others, is consistent with protocols of the City’s Project Management Office, as required.
• Manage consultants and contractors and ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of service, including conformance to Contractor Management Safety Program
• Ensure compliance and due diligence in accordance with all applicable legislation including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Environmental Compliance Approvals.
• Participate in on-call supervisor rotations and periodic evening and weekend work
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Engineering, Engineering Technologist or related discipline. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Extensive experience in legislation and policy related to solid waste, preferably in an operational municipal setting.
• Experience supervising staff or leading work teams, preferably in a unionized environment, with motivational and team building skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage staff and work in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with strengths in written and oral communications with staff, contractors, external agencies and the general public.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills with the ability to make and implement recommendations and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a demanding environment.
• Applied knowledge and experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Teams). Experience with Power BI would be an asset.
• Knowledge of budget preparation processes and control.
• Knowledge of a supervisor’s responsibilities under the Occupational Health & Safety Act & applicable regulations.
• A valid Class G driver’s licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets the requirements.

Notes

Applicants are required to demonstrate in their application how their qualifications match those specified above. Assessments based on all of the objectives and qualifications listed above will be a part of the interview, written and/or practical test and reference checking.

Hours of work

35 hour per week; this position requires periodic evening and weekend work

Hiring Process Transparency

The City of Guelph is committed to fair and transparent recruitment practices. Candidates who participate in an interview for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their interview. Notifications will be provided in writing, or through technology.

Commitment to Diversity & Accessibility

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

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