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MUNCIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF
CHESTER
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Director of Solid Waste
Salary Band: Directors 1
Department: Solid Waste
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer
Status: Full Time
Classification: Administrative
Location: Municipal Administration Office, 151 King Street, Chester, Subject to Change
Kaizer Meadow Environmental Management Centre, 450 Kaizer Meadow
Road, Sherwood, Subject to Change
Hours: Normally 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with other hours for meetings outside of
normal office hours, subject to change.
Date: June 1, 2016
SCOPE
The Director of Solid Waste is responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of all aspects of
the Municipal Solid Waste Program, including management of the Kaizer Meadow Environmental
Management Centre, Eco-Park, and the Municipal Curbside Collection Contract.
OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER LEGISLATION
1. The Municipality of the District of Chester is committed to workplace safety and all employees are
expected to actively participate in the Municipality’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and
Program and Occupational Health and Safety Legislation as well as Regulations of the Province of
Nova Scotia.
2. The Municipality of the District of Chester complies with the Employment Legislation of Nova Scotia
and all employees are also expected to act in accordance to the appropriate Legislation as well.
QUALIFICATIONS
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1. Certified as a Manager of Operations for Landfills.
2. A Certificate/Diploma in Waste Management, Environmental Technology or a related discipline is
preferred, along with five years or more direct experience with an operating, integrated Waste
Resource Management System and related public information programs.
3. A degree/diploma in Business Administration or Management, Environmental Management or a
related discipline is preferred along with five or more years’ experience related to solid waste
management and managing a significant business operation.
4. A demonstrated equivalent combination of practical field experience and formal training will be
given full consideration.
5. Certification in Wastewater Operations would be an asset.
6. Knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Municipal health and environmental legislation and
regulations.
7. Knowledge of Municipal, Provincial, and National solid waste management practices, in particular,
guidelines in operating a second-generation landfill.
8. Knowledge of effective management practices and team building techniques.
9. Ability to perform a broad range of management responsibilities.
10. Ability to identify and analyze problems, develop and present solutions, and oversee
implementation.
11. Ability to communicate orally with customers, clients or the public in face-to-face, one-to-one
settings, in group settings, or using the telephone.
12. Ability to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts with proper English
sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.
13. Ability to work cooperatively with other employees, the general public and the Citizens Monitoring
Committee.
14. Ability to complete applications for funding and grants.
15. Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
1. Ensures that the Municipal Solid Waste Site policies and regulations and all Provincial Safety and
Environmental Regulations are complied with.
2. Ensures that all safety and security standards are maintained and related to the staff, customers
and the site itself.
3. Plans and schedules work and supervises Landfill Supervisor.
4. Prepares annual operating and capital budgets. Develops future plans and strategy in order to
ensure a cost-efficient operation, which promotes environmental stewardship and utilizes
available resources to maximize solid waste diversion.
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5. Provides direction to the Landfill Supervisor for the safe and efficient disposal of solid waste,
including household, industrial, infectious, medical, asbestos and household hazardous materials.
6. Provides direction to the Landfill Supervisor for solid waste field operations, including equipment
operations and repair, recycling and enforcement.
7. Analyzes and reports on contractor performance for services stipulated in various contracts,
including curbside collection contract.
8. Investigates and reports on all incidents and accidents to the appropriate bodies, including the
Occupational Health & Safety Committee.
9. Collects data and writes reports, letters and memos to clients, residents, municipal staff Council,
and provincial departments as required.
10. Collaborates with the Citizens Monitoring Committee, Provincial and Regional Committees.
11. Ensures environmental compliance.
Eco-Park
12. Develop the site and operational standards.
13. Liaise with potential clients.
14. Liaise with provincial departments to acquire funding.
15. Assist with the development of a wind energy facility.
DIRECT SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Solid Waste Working Supervisor/Wastewater Treatment Operator
2. Client Services Coordinator
CONTACTS
1. Kaizer Meadow Environmental Management Staff
2. Chief Administrative Officer
3. Councillors
4. General Public
5. Partners (i.e. Valley Waste, Municipality of the District of Lunenburg)
6. Composting Council of Canada
7. SWANA – Atlantic Chapter representation
8. RRFB – Region 6 Technical Committee
9. Occupational Health & Safety Committee
10. NS Department of Environment
11. High level of cooperation between Public Works Department and Solid Waste Department sharing
resources and knowledge
12. Other Provincial Departments pertaining to Eco Park