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Waste Program Coordinator Jobs in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada at Town of Newmarket
Title: Waste Program Coordinator
Company: Town of Newmarket
Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Job Description
Reporting to the Supervisor, Waste Management, the Waste Program Coordinator administers the Town's Solid Waste Programs, with a focus on data management, reporting, and program support, promoting program goals to advance solid waste management best practices and waste reduction. This includes developing, overseeing, and maintaining program data; compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative information from multiple sources; and preparing reports. The Waste Program Coordinator also supports budget tracking, procurement, and project coordination; coordinates public outreach programs and responds to resident inquiries, issues, and complaints.
Job Requirements
- Post-Secondary diploma in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or related field of study, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated related experience in a public sector environment with an understanding of municipal government.
- Significant experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of waste management programs, with demonstrated ability to apply best practices in sustainable waste management strategies.
- Knowledge of the waste management industry and related practices and policies and understanding of relevant legislation.
- Relevant experience in project management, with demonstrated skills in data management, analysis, and report writing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power BI, and PowerPoint), and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, customer service, teamwork, time management, organization, research, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to deal effectively and courteously with staff, contractors, council members, community partners, and the public.
- Knowledge of relevant Standards, Acts, Regulations and By-laws, including health and safety and WHMIS.
- Working knowledge of budget preparation and ability to prepare statistical reports.
- "G" Class Driver’s License in good standing and satisfactory to the Town of Newmarket.
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 40 pounds, with assistance, and load and unload into the back of a pick-up truck.
- Ability to work outside normal business hours, as required.
