Team Lead, Recycling Materials Audit Toronto, ON, On-Site

Circular Materials; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recycling non-profit organization is seeking a Lead Material Quality for Ontario to oversee audits and improve recycling protocols. The role involves supervising audit teams and ensuring adherence to safety standards while fostering a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a relevant educational background and at least 1 year of auditing experience. Remote and field work required, with travel throughout Ontario.

Qualifications

• 1 year of waste and recycling auditing experience.
• Previous supervisory experience or relevant leadership skills preferred.
• Direct experience or knowledge of Blue Box recycling programs is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field-level auditing and monitoring activities.
• Supervise audit teams for effective execution of plans.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities within the department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team motivation

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in an environmental field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Jira

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Manager National Material Quality, the Lead Material Quality – ON is responsible for overseeing field‑level execution of auditing and monitoring activities that Circular Materials (CM) will conduct at various points in the process of collecting and processing recyclable materials. This position is based in the Toronto GTA and requires travel within the province.

In this role the Lead will ensure adherence to sampling audit and health and safety protocols, supervise audit team staff, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of CM’s sampling, auditing, and monitoring protocols and procedures.
• Supervise CM audit teams in support of the execution of sampling, auditing, and monitoring plans, ensuring that the audit team:
• Works safely and in accordance with CM and facility Health & Safety protocols.
• Follows audit protocols and procedures correctly, consistently, and efficiently.
• Delivers audit outputs in a timely fashion.
• Fosters a positive working environment.
• Maintains audit facilities in a clean and safe state.
• Schedules and manages audit team scheduling and day‑to‑day operations.
• Maintains integrity of audit data collection, recording, and reporting.
• Participates in the execution of sampling, auditing, and monitoring plans, which may include:
• Coordinating the collection of samples of inbound and outbound materials at pre‑conditioning facilities.
• Auditing (i.e., sorting for composition analysis) of pre‑ and post‑processed Blue Box materials and residual materials at post‑collection partner facilities and/or dedicated audit facilities.
• Observing audits undertaken by stakeholders.
• Testing and refining auditing protocols and plans.
• Represents CM in a professional manner inside and outside of audit facilities.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities within the department.

Qualifications

Education

• Diploma or Degree in an environmental field or relevant experience.
• Continuing education or professional development in communications, data management, or project management is an asset.
• Direct experience or knowledge of Blue Box recycling programs, stewardship programs, or related fields is an asset.

Experience

• 1 year of waste and recycling auditing experience.
• Previous supervisory experience or relevant leadership skills is preferred.

Knowledge / Competencies / Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and strong focus on information accuracy.
• Ability to motivate others in a team‑oriented and collaborative environment.
• Competent working with numbers.
• This role involves physical work (e.g., standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Jira.
• Comfortable with written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to relay analytical observations.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Detail‑oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week.
• This role requires field work. Hours of operation 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET must be covered.
• Extra or flexible hours may be required on occasion. The job demands a flexible schedule with periods of uneven workload.
• May involve overnight travel to sites throughout ON.
• Remote and field work is required to attend on‑site field studies and in‑person meetings when needed.
• Primarily field‑based and requires travel to stakeholder sites (e.g., PCFs audit facilities, transfer stations).
• A valid driver’s license and comprehensive vehicle insurance are required.
• Based in the Cambridge area in Ontario with the ability to travel within the province.

About Circular Materials

Circular Materials is a national producer‑led non‑profit organization that supports producers in meeting their obligations under extended producer responsibility regulations across Canada. We are committed to building efficient and effective recycling systems to minimize waste and ensure materials are reused again and again. Through the support of our founders and member producers, Circular Materials is implementing a national harmonized approach focused on improving recovery rates, meeting the needs and expectations of consumers, and protecting the natural environment.

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the Accessible Canada Act 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process to applicants with disabilities upon request. Please email [e-mail] for accommodation requests.

Think you would be a good fit for our Team Lead Recycling Materials Audit position? We want to hear from you!