Regional Environmental Manager

Waste Connections

9d•$110,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Waste Connections, we’re more than just the premier waste services company in North America—we’re a team of passionate, driven individuals who thrive on making a difference. We believe in empowering our people, encouraging innovation, and fostering a culture where every voice is heard. We’re looking for servant leaders, mentors, and high performers who are ready to grow their careers and have fun doing it. If you’re ready to be part of a company that values integrity, respect, and hard work, we want to hear from you. We invest in long-term career development and offer opportunities to advance into higher-level leadership roles. If you’re ready for new challenges and want to make an impact, this is the place for you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
10+ years in a highly regulated industry; waste services experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of environmental and safety regulations.
Project management experience and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
Expertise in stormwater and wastewater treatment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to travel up to 50%.
Comfortable working in field environments and engaging with regulators and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Professional Engineer registration preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Developing innovative, cost-effective solutions for environmental, safety, and compliance issues at landfills, transfer stations, and hauling operations.
Collaborating with finance, legal, operations, maintenance, and safety teams to implement environmental programs.
Managing audits, inspections, monitoring, recordkeeping, and training to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Preparing data analyses, reports, and cost estimates for regional leadership.
Conducting on-site audits and technical visits, including exposure to environmental elements such as chemicals, odors, and weather extremes.
Reviewing design plans, engineering proposals, and cost estimates for environmental projects.
Representing Waste Connections in regulatory interactions, permit negotiations, and technical conferences.
Mentoring local leadership and junior technical staff.