Waste Diversion & Public Education Analyst

City of Richmond Hill; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richmond Hill is seeking a Waste Management Analyst to coordinate waste collection activities and implement waste management programs. You will support education initiatives and respond to public inquiries while ensuring program compliance and reporting.

Ideal candidates have a degree in environmental studies or related field, several years of waste management experience, and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Studies, Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Masters degree or Graduate Certificate is an asset.
• 3 years waste management related experience.
• Prior experience in a municipal setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating and overseeing contracted waste collection services.
• Develop, review and deliver public education to inform residents of waste management program requirements.
• Assisting with curbside education efforts and customer service complaints.
• Oversee the sales of garbage tags and waste containers including procurement, ordering and inventory management.
• Lead the development of the annual Waste Calendar, including procurement, design, printing and delivery.
• Complete regular financial analysis and reporting of all City expenditures related to waste management.
• Facilitate 3-stream waste diversion in multi-residential buildings by leading resident education events and updating educational materials.
• Coordinate and supervise the City's corporate, curbside and multi-residential waste audits, and implement measures to encourage waste reduction and diversion.
• Organize the City's annual Clean up, Green Up Weeks community litter collection event.
• Collaborate with the Waste Management Coordinator to prepare staff reports, presentations, working group agendas and minutes, and respond to waste-related public enquiries.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a number of the City's community-based waste diversion programs.
• Coordinate and support the Corporate Single-Use Plastics Reduction policy including education and promotion of the reusable dish library program.
• Conduct research, benchmark and analyze data to provide service level recommendations for consideration by the Manager.
• Coordinate pilot projects and programs to test new waste management approaches.
• In collaboration with the Waste Management Coordinator, implement Council-approved service levels and manage updates to the City's Waste by-law and enforcement process.
• Respond to and resolve public enquiries.
• Administer budget invoicing, tracking and reporting for Waste Management related expenditures.

Skills

Waste management knowledge

Project management

Time management

Customer service

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Studies, Science, Engineering or a related discipline

Masters degree or Graduate Certificate is an asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Richmond Hill is seeking a Waste Management Analyst to coordinate waste collection activities and implement waste management programs. You will support education initiatives and respond to public inquiries while ensuring program compliance and reporting.

Ideal candidates have a degree in environmental studies or related field, several years of waste management experience, and strong project management skills.