[Hiring] Specialist, Recycling Collection Services @Circular Materials

Role Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Common Collection System, the Specialist, Common Collection Services – AB/YT is responsible to support the activities related to recycling operations of the regulated program as per regulatory requirements under Alberta Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation 194/2022 and Yukon O.I.C. 2024/19 for Single-Use Products, Packaging and Paper Products (PPP). The Specialist’s primary focus will be to ensure the operational contracts, policies and practices established by Circular Materials (CM) are clearly communicated, understood, and followed in the field and managed with best practices administratively. This will result in greater overall efficiency and effectiveness and lead to increased collection and diversion of PPP materials. The Specialist will be a day-to-day CM representative to collection and post-collection partners in Alberta and Yukon.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Manager(s), Common Collection System in contract development, collection of information, and contract management.
• Maintain system data and case management files; including preparing accurate, timely and data-driven reports as required.
• Develop a program to monitor and track operations across Alberta including site visit schedules and inspections, data tracking, contamination tracking and abatement plans.
• Actively engage with and monitor contracts with communities and service providers; including identifying risks and anticipating and resolving issues.
• Provide in-field training and support for service providers on established CM policies and practices based on Alberta regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate efficiency changes to municipal operations that support Circular Materials strategic and operational plans.
• Escalate any issues from discussions with various stakeholder groups to the Senior Manager, Common Collection System as needed.
• Support the ongoing addition of single family and multi-family dwellings with field visits and spot checks.
• Attend and/or support site and material audits to support the Material Quality team.
• Oversee, lead and/or participate in activities such as bale audits and waste composition studies.
• Collaborate with the National Operations team on areas of continuous improvement.
• Other duties as may be required from time-to-time, including attendance at events and third-party meetings.
• Supervise and support special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education related to environmental studies, business/program administration, engineering tech or related discipline, and/or related experience.
• 2-5 years’ experience in operations of recycling programs, waste management, or related roles.
• Continuing education and professional development in communications, data management or project management is an asset.
• Direct experience or knowledge of PPP recycling programs, stewardship programs, or related field is beneficial.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment where change, growth and innovation are a constant.
• Experience working in a complex, multi-faceted environment with several competing priorities.
• Ability to conduct detailed analysis and provide summaries and recommendations.
• Knowledge of waste management, materials management, commodity markets, and logistics or related operational business activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Visio, and Jira.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, problem solving, planning, and execution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills which can build relationships with communities, internal CM teams and at all levels in the CM organizational structure.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively create and implement project plans.

Working Conditions

• This is a Full-Time position working forty (40) hours per week.
• This role will require coordinating and meeting with internal and external stakeholders in multiple Canadian time zones.
• Extra or flexible hours may be required on occasion.
• Remote and Field Work is required.
• Requires travel within Alberta to meet with collection, transportation and processing partners and conduct site inspections.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Pay Transparency

• An annual base salary in the range of $60,000 to $80,000.
• The salary range listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act.
• The actual salary offered will depend on factors such as the candidate’s unique qualifications, relevant experience, work location and expected contributions.

Applicant and Interviewee Communication

• We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Applicants who have been interviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview.

Record Retention

• Job posting records and associated application forms will be retained for at least three years.