Manager, Post Collections Recycling System Alberta

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director Post-Collection Operations AB the Manager Common-Collection System - AB is responsible for supporting the contract management and evaluation of processing of Packaging and Paper Products (PPP) at various Receiving Facilities (RF) and Preconditioning Facilities (PCF) in Alberta and Yukon as per Alberta Regulation - Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation 194/2022 for Single-Use Products Packaging and Paper Products and Yukon Regulation OJ.C. 2024/19. This role will collaborate with communities and service providers contracted with CM for collection transportation and processing services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop subject matter expertise in the Alberta regulation for PPP particularly in relation to RF and PCF operations and any regulator rulings applicable.
• Understand and ensure compliance with the Master Service Agreements (MSA) and Statements of Work (SoW) for any post-collection services as necessary.
• Collaborate with Community Transition Collection Material Quality and National team members to ensure PPP collectors adhere to contracted and regulated operations and to achieve regulatory recycling targets.
• Contribute to the development of internal and external policies and procedures related to the implementation and optimizing post collection of both the Alberta and Yukon PPP programs.
• Monitor CMs relationships with key stakeholders within the post-collection system collaborate with the Community Transition and Common Collection team and escalate as appropriate to the Director Post-Collection Operations.
• Monitor CMs relationships with contracted service providers to identify and manage risks anticipate and resolve issues and manage disputes escalating issues to the Director Post-Collection as appropriate.
• Oversee stakeholder compliance with contract reporting.
• Schedule and complete visits with contracted RF and PCF operators to strengthen relationships and ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with other departments such as procurement and finance in relation to CMs relationships with service providers and assist in gathering reports and data from the RF and PCF operators as required for regulatory reporting compliance contractor billing or other internal program monitoring.
• Prepare accurate timely and data driven reports as required.
• Work with the Operations Alberta team to develop a comprehensive program to monitor and track post-collection operations across Alberta and the Yukon including site visit schedules and inspections data tracking contamination tracking and abatement plans site usage and volumes for rationalization purposes and feedback for Communications and Marketing.
• Participate in the development of a well-researched and planned annual operations budget to support operational activities and initiatives.
• Manage field services staff to ensure the effective fulfillment of site monitoring objectives while ensuring flexibility to respond to unplanned operations challenges and opportunities.
• Lead team development and staffing levels by collaborating with HR support services and provincial team lead.
• Identify implement and participate in studies and pilot projects in collaboration with Material Quality & Innovation and National team members.
• Other duties asmaybe requiredfromtime-to-time including attendance at events and third-party meetings as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Post-secondary education in Environmental Science Business Administration or equivalent along with formal training in waste management contract management and negotiation skills (preferred).
• Continuing education and professional development in contract management and/or project management is an asset.
• Trained in the practical and advanced use of applicable software or related technological tools.
  

Experience

• 5 years of experience in managing waste management contracts including negotiating new contracts and change orders.
• 3 years of experience in collection or post-collection recycling management including Material Recycling Facility processing and end market management.
• 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• 2 years experience in data strategy data management and data analysis.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

• Knowledge of waste management services and processes related to PPP materials.
• Proven experience in managing competing priorities with multiple stakeholders.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Visio SharePoint Teams Excel and Jira.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment where change growth and innovation are a constant.
  
• Excellent interpersonal influencing and negotiation skills with strength in tactfulness and diplomacy.
  
• Displays unquestionable integrity ethics standards and business practices aligned to the values of CM while holding others to the same.
• Uses professional and effective judgment and decision-making skills rooted in logic and sound reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternate approaches solutions or conclusions.
• A creative thinker on routine or unique topics or situations and able to creatively solve problems.
• Able to translate technical information into factual and understandable fact-based messages.
• Strong stakeholder management skills including negotiation persuasion and collaboration.
• A quick-thinker flexible and adaptive if dealing with complex and challenging situations; manages stress or the unexpected without defensiveness or irritation and is a settling influence during a crisis.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week remotely from a home office environment.
• This role requires field work. As a result there will be some variability in scheduling to accommodate operational needs.
• While this position is remote and based in Alberta the incumbent is expected to have a flexible work schedule requiring periods of extended working hours (evenings/weekends) to meet deadlines throughout the year.
• This role requires coordinating and meeting with internal and external stakeholders in multiple Canadian time zones.
• Remote and field work as needed throughout Alberta.
• A valid drivers license is required and valid vehicle insurance is required.
  

PAY TRANSPARENCY

ExpectedCompensation:

• An annualbase salary in the range of $110000to $130000

The salary rangelistedcomplieswiththe Ontario Employment Standards Act andreflectsa potential base salary range for this role.Theactual salaryofferedwillbedeterminedwithin the rangeand willdependonfactors such asthecandidatesunique qualificationsrelevantexperienceworklocationand expected contributions.

Job Vacancy Reason

This position is anewrole.

Artificial Intelligence

• AIis not usedduringourhiring processes.

Applicant andInterviewee Communication

• We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those under consideration will be contacted.

• Applicantswho have beeninterviewed 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 formswill beretainedfor at least three years.

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers Circular Materials develops implements and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection management promotion and education and reporting.

Together we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected recycled and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economybenefitingboth people and the environment.

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Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer seeking team members with a diversity of thought skills experiences culture and ethnicityto help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organizationoperatingacross Canada our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feela strong senseof belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:

• 51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.

• 53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.

• 97% of employees believe Circular Materials fostersa strong senseof belonging for employees of all backgrounds.

• 95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds including women Indigenous Peoples (First Nations Inuit and Métis) persons with disabilities racialized individuals and members of the2SLGBTQIAcommunity.As part of our commitment to reconciliation Circular Materials is working to advance Indigenous representation and partnerships within our organization and across our programs.We acknowledge that Circular Materialsoperateson the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations and we recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous rights governance and contributions in the workplace and beyond.

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodationin accordance withall applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes upon contacting.This email is only used for accommodation requests.

Required Experience:

Manager