Field Services Inspector (Paint & Household Hazardous Waste)

The Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) acts on behalf of the province to oversee end-of-life processing of tires, electronics, paint and used oil materials. Our industry is rooted in the principle of circular economy where resources and products are kept in use for as long as possible, and regenerated into new products and materials at the end of their earlier life cycle.

If you are passionate about inspiring a future without waste, having fun, embracing change and pursuing growth we would love to hear from you. Please apply in confidence to Human Resources by emailing your resume to careers@albertarecycling.ca.

We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with experience, an RRSP matching program and an attractive group benefit package.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

By submitting your resume and personal information to ARMA, and/or participating in a personal interview, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information by ARMA to determine your suitability for employment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities Include:

The Field Services Team plays a critical role in Alberta’s recycling system through enabling a standard of excellence across the network of over 450 collection sites and ~30 material processing facilities throughout the province of Alberta. Field Services is responsible for regular inspections at collection sites and processor sites registered with the electronics, paint, tires and used oil material recycling program (“the Programs”) to ensure compliance with ARMA’s requirements.

As a field services inspector you are an ambassador of Alberta’s recycling programs to a range of program stakeholders and are a key point of contact for sharing information about ARMA. Building and maintaining strong relationships with our operational partners is a priority in this role.

As inspection sites are located throughout Alberta this position is primarily field based and requires a significant amount of travel time, approximately 2-3 days/week.

Reports to: Director of Operations

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform assigned inspections, report on results and act as main point of contact for the coordination of designated material events, and represent ARMA at various events and forums.

Inspect registered processor sites on a regular basis, as per the annual inspection plan, to ensure compliance with program requirements.

Develop and enhance reporting tools for use in ongoing site inspections.

Produce detailed, high quality inspection reports with appropriate supporting documentation and photos for all site inspections completed.

Track and follow up on issues resulting from inspections of processors facilities within appropriate timeframe.

Monitor Paint & Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) processing facilities:
- Registered Paint Processors
  - Inspection of material held on site to verify percentage of latex and oil-based materials.
  - Verification of separation of program (paint) and non-program (hazardous waste) materials.
  - Periodically inspect Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) locations for material eligibility verification.
- HHW Collectors
  - Monthly site inspections to verify compliance to broker agreements.
  - Inspection of material on site including verification of separation of commercial vs. residential hazardous waste.
  - Verification of inventory on site to ensure compliance with provincial requirements.
  - Inspect brokers at the end of the fiscal year to ensure no material is carried over to the new fiscal year.

Provide back-up support to other Field Services Inspectors, as required, which may include conducting inspections at other designated material processing facilities.

Actively communicate with program administration team to ensure all non-compliance processor issues are managed appropriately.

As assigned, conduct site inspections of registered collection sites for all ARMA programs in coordination with the field services team.

As assigned, complete liaison visits for the purposes of following up with potential registrants in all programs according to the established process.

Perform follow-up site inspections at various locations (downstream processors, generators of program material (all programs), tire dealerships, trucking companies, oil bottling facilities etc.) as needed due to address various program matters.

Inspect completed Municipal Assistance Grant Program sites (ex: tire marshalling and municipal demonstration sites) as required including taking photographs of project and completing inspection reports.

As assigned, coordinate with external consultants and registered processors for various projects requiring access to processor facilities.

Maintain the files in the central and electronic filing systems. Ensure records are up to date, accurate and correctly catalogued and filed.

Other Duties

Maintains an understanding of and adheres to Alberta Recycling policies, procedures, and standards.

Contributes to a positive and safe culture by modeling the organizational values.

Strictly adheres to processor and collection site safety protocols.

Actively participate in team and staff meetings.

Attend courses, workshops and conferences as needed.

Performs other job-related duties and assists other team members, as required.

Requirements:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Technical College certification or post-secondary diploma in a related field such as business administration, environmental sciences, engineering technology, etc.

Specialized on-the-job training and/or experience of a minimum of one (1) year in municipal waste management, recycling sector or relevant industry.

Three (3) - five (5) years of related experience in field inspections. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Preference will be given to those who have municipal collection site experience or those who have applicable knowledge within the paint or HHW industry.

Working knowledge of health and safety legislation and environmental management systems.

Excellent time management and planning skills, and ability to prioritize individual workload.

Proficiency in writing inspection reports including all documentation and photographs.

Excellent Microsoft Office skills with the ability to learn new software and work remotely as required.

Excellent independent decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Strong ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Employer Contact:

Name: Kerri Schabert Email: careers@albertarecycling.ca

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Jan 25, 2022
Closing Date: Feb 28, 2022