• Manage and direct all the affairs of the WYRWMA in accordance with the inter-municipal partnership agreement and the policy and strategic direction of the Authority board.


• Support the board in its mission and decision-making.


•  Attend regularly scheduled board meetings to present reports, recommendations and receive direction from the board.


• Develop and present requests for decision items to the board on all matters of the WYRWMA.


• Facilitate the development of the Authority’s strategic plan with outcomes and develop a business plan, budget and outcome measures to implement this strategic plan. Report regularly on the performance of the Authority against its strategic, environmental, financial and operational outcomes.


• Develop, recommend and implement policies and programs to advance the mission and strategies of the Authority’s board.


• Prepare and administer overall annual operating and capital budgets of the Authority. Communicate proposed rates and fees to customers and municipal partners.


• Be accountable for the managing of the overall operations of the regional solid waste system and submit regular reports and recommendations to the board. Annually, prepare a performance report for the board and its stakeholders.


• Present the authority decisions to municipal stakeholders, provincial government or others for advancement.


• Manage and direct all activities of the County’s solid waste program including transfer stations, waste collection and recycling.

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the regional landfill operation and the County’s solid waste program.


• Operate and plan activities for the regional landfill as per Alberta Environment license requirements, including submitting reporting.


• Prepare and manage annual operating and capital budgets.


• Prepare and oversee contracts.


• Oversee regional landfill site operations to maximize landfill life, increase recycling/waste diversion and optimize financial returns.


• Approve within the authorized limit, or recommend contractor/consultant payments.


• Develop and manage the regional landfills closure and post-closure plans and conduct environmental audits.


• Provide regular status reports to the Authority and its members on the regional landfill operations and financial performance.


• Coordinate with TAG (Technical Advisory Group) to ensure the effective operation and receipt of solid waste from each municipal partner

• Responsible for the supervision of contractors and consultants.


• Responsible to refer all contractor and consultant issues to the Director of Infrastructure.

• Respond to inquiries and complaints received from the public.

• Act as a liaison with all internal departments, engineering consultants and external agencies.


• Responsible to ensure that all bookkeeping (includes invoicing all customers and municipal partners, processing payments and preparing budget status reports) for the WYRWMA is kept current.


• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner as required by Council policy or legislation and report infractions to the Director of Infrastructure.

Requirements:

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: $103,438- $130,924 per year
Position Type: Managerial, Waste Management,
Posted Date: Feb 28, 2022
Closing Date: Mar 18, 2022
Job ID: COMPETITION NO. 22-019