Solid Waste Logistics Superintendent

Located on Vancouver Island just 50 km north of Victoria and 30 km south of Nanaimo the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including the Quwutsun Malahat Tsuubaa-asatx Halalt Penelakut Stzuminus Lyackson Pauquachin Ditidaht and Pacheedaht Nations. Local First Nations Peoples have stewarded the lands waters plants and animals of this region since beyond time immemorial. The CVRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 95000. The picturesque Cowichan Valley offers a warm climate and numerous parks recreational cultural and social opportunities such as majestic mountains the rugged West Coast Trail serene lakes and one of the worlds tallest free-standing timber rail trestles.

The Opportunity:

Do you have a passion for leading operational teams and ensuring essential community services run safely smoothly and efficiently We are seeking a resultsdriven professional with strong leadership capabilities sound judgment and a commitment to highquality service to join the CVRD in the key role of Solid Waste Logistics Superintendent.

If you are a proven innovative leader with the ability to inspire teams solve operational challenges and deliver reliable customerfocused services we invite you to bring your expertise to this critical regional role.

Reporting to the Manager Solid Waste Operations the Solid Waste Logistics Superintendent position is a management/excluded role that forms part of the Employers management team and oversees the CVRDs curbside collection program and recycling and waste hauling from CVRD recycling centres to ensure continuous service including management responsibility for associated staff and assists the Manager with the implementation and oversight of solid waste operations and waste diversion objectives. This position is accountable for developing managing and monitoring assigned operational budgets capital forecasts and resource allocations within approved financial frameworks. The Solid Waste Logistics Superintendent exercises independent managerial authority on behalf of the CVRD including authority over staffing training and development scheduling performance management discipline operational planning and decision making budget administration safety enforcement and labour relations matters. The position represents management interests in dealings with unionized staff and is excluded from collective bargaining.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Degree in a related field from a recognized university
• Training in Leadership and Management
• Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) training/certificate
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in logistics and/or managing and leading a fleet in waste management operations or similar multi-faceted operations including managing staff preferably in a unionized environment
• Experience in strategic and daily operational route planning scheduling tracking budgets data analysis and writing reports
• Experience with project management procurement asset management monitoring contracts and supervising contractors
• An equivalent combination of education training and experience may be considered
• Valid Class 3 BC Drivers License with Air Endorsement
• Level 2 First Aid
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification
• WHMIS Certificate provided by employer

View the full job description listing all the job requirements.

Full time 35 hours per week and the opportunity to participate in the CVRDs Flex Time Program.

Salary range of $96430.96 to $112725.48 per year commensurate with education training and experience a comprehensive benefits package including extended health dental and insurance benefits pension and paid vacation.

If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding career please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence at the application link below by the date indicated.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Testing may be required during the interview process. Testing is based on the knowledge skills abilities and qualifications outlined in the job description.

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