Manager, Solid Waste Services

City of Delta • Kitchener, ON

7d • CA$101,286 - CA$120,788 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Solid Waste Services provides leadership and oversight of the City’s solid waste program, including waste collection, recycling, organics, waste diversion, and sustainability initiatives. Responsibilities include planning, delivery, administration, and continuous improvement of services to support efficient, sustainable, and customer-focused operations. The incumbent will provide leadership in service delivery, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, contract management, budget administration, public engagement, and environmental stewardship to support automation of solid waste collection initiatives, water conservation, and the overall solid waste program. The Manager leads and supports staff by providing technical expertise, operational guidance, and continuous process improvements, while evaluating collection methods, service levels, and opportunities to enhance program performance. This position leads and participates in the procurement processes, including the development of specifications and tenders, evaluation of proposals, project delivery, and contract administration.

Requirements

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience in contract management
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Sound judgement
• Ability to navigate operational and political environments

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5-7 years of progressive related experience, preferably within a municipal or regional government setting
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Planning, delivery, administration, and continuous improvement of services to support efficient, sustainable, and customer-focused operations.
• Service delivery, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, contract management, budget administration, public engagement, and environmental stewardship.
• Support automation of solid waste collection initiatives, water conservation, and the overall solid waste program.
• Lead and support staff by providing technical expertise, operational guidance, and continuous process improvements.
• Evaluate collection methods, service levels, and opportunities to enhance program performance.
• Lead and participate in procurement processes, including the development of specifications and tenders, evaluation of proposals, project delivery, and contract administration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $101,286 - $120,788
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan with Special Agreement option (Municipal Pension Plan)
• Earned-days-off system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager