County of Peterborough Posting Position Title Competition # Department Salary Range/Effective Date Position Status Estimated Start Date Date Posted Additional Information Closing Date Non-Union - Management Manager, Waste Management EX2015-04 Public Works – Waste Management Division $70,638 to $88,298 annually (effect. Oct. 1/14) Full-time Permanent May 2015 April 1, 2015 35 hrs./week April 17, 2015 - noon The Job This position at the County offers an exciting leadership opportunity to collaborate with the eight lower tier municipalities and the City of Peterborough to deliver an integrated and efficient waste management service that is valued by County residents. This position is part of the Public Works Department Leadership Team. What this Position is All About: As part of the broader County Leadership Team, you offer strategic leadership, planning, and administration to the Waste Management Division. Specifically, you will lead a team of four unionized employees and five seasonal positions, implementing the Waste Management Master Plan and overseeing waste diversion programs, recycling collection contracts, public events and education, the Waste Management budget, joint County/City Landfill and research on emerging waste management programs. You will be accountable for the effective administration of all waste management related services, practices, facilities, and events that complement County service excellence and measurably enhance the County’s key performance indicators as outlined in the Strategic Plan. For a complete job description please refer to the posting available on our website at http://county.peterborough.on.ca/employment-opportunities Desired Skills and Experience What We’re Looking For: Reporting to the Director of Public Works, you are someone who is passionate about the environment, waste management and driving change. You are able to work with your team and the County community to identify and drive unique ways to engage our residents while increasing waste diversion and enhancing programming. A strong understanding of the waste management environment and County resident experience; the ability to promote, facilitate and integrate flexible and responsive waste management services are critical attributes. You are a strategic thinker who can develop and deliver an engaging vision for waste management within the context of the County’s Strategic Plan and our commitment to County residents. Equally important, you are able to effectively integrate and coordinate a wide range of diverse services, programs and resources into a cohesive operating plan that will achieve sustainable results. Additionally, you will ensure the vision and goals for waste management, as outlined in the Waste Management Master Plan, are tightly aligned and integrated with the needs and priorities of the Public Works Department. You have strong capabilities in the areas of cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, influencing and political astuteness, engaging staff, negotiating, and decision-making. You are an effective coach and mentor with the ability to empower the Waste Management team toward delivering innovative solutions for our residents. You have a proven track record of managing highfunctioning teams and have demonstrated the ability to influence, motivate and engage others in pursuit of common goals. At the same time, you have built close relationships throughout a larger organization and with partners and key stakeholders. You will have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences/Environmental Sciences, combined with several years of progressive experience in the field of Waste Management. The County of Peterborough is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. For applicants with a disability, accommodations are available in the recruitment process should you be selected to participate. In accordance with County policy, a criminal background check will be a condition of employment. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used for the purpose of job selection. Any queries should be directed to Human Resources. How to Apply: Applications will be treated in confidence and should be submitted electronically with a resume and cover letter (only Word or PDF versions accepted) to Human Resources, County of Peterborough, via email only at [email protected] no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, April 17, 2015. Please be advised that due to the volume of applications received for our positions, submissions through any means other than [email protected] may not be considered for this competition. The County of Peterborough… “a special place”. About the County of Peterborough Organization Overview: The County of Peterborough is an upper tier municipality representing eight local municipalities. With an annual budget of $62 million, the County provides a host of services including: Planning, Public Works, Emergency Medical Services and Waste Management. Peterborough County/City Paramedics provide land ambulance services to approximately 135,000 permanent residents of the City and the County of Peterborough, plus a large seasonal population. We are a diverse community located in the heart of the Kawartha’s, recognized for a superior quality of life.