• Job Description

  Req#: 40885

  • Job ID: 40885

    Job Category: Operations & Maintenance

    Division & Section: Solid Waste Management Services, SWM Transfer Stations & Landfill Operators

    Work Location: 120 Disco Rd, Toronto, M9W 1M4

    Job Type & Duration: Permanent, Full-Time

    Salary: $101,900 - $131,222, TM0149, wage grade 7.0

    Shift Information: 35 hours per week

    Affiliation: Non-Union

    Number of Positions Open: 1

    Posting Period: 14-NOV-2023 to 28-NOV-2023

  Overview:

  The General Supervisor Waste Diversion Operations manages the City’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program including managing staff and contracts for the City’s household hazardous waste depots distributed across the city. The General Supervisor reports directly to the Manager, Transfer Station Logistics.

  Major Responsibilities:

  • Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
  • Supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
  • Supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning, and reviewing of work. Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, hears grievances, and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
  • Ensures staffing requirements meet Division objectives, recommends hiring, layoffs and arranges for replacement staff due to selection process. Oversees the hiring process of new staff including developing assessment criteria and process.
  • Provides technical/functional instructions on HHW Depots operating procedures.
  • Develops and assists in the development of appropriate health and safety policies, ensuring a safe work environment, and reviews and investigations all accidents involving staff or equipment; ensuring corrective actions/procedures are implemented.
  • Liaises with internal Health & Safety and Disability Management consultants to manage workplace injuries, costs, and effective return to work programs.
  • Works with Corporate Labour Relations staff on grievances, mediation and/or arbitration cases and recommends course of action and/or negotiates settlements.
  • Manages operations in accordance with Divisional policies/procedures Plans and schedules operations throughout the City of Toronto.
  • Develops and assists the manager in effective planning, implementation, delivery of services, and long-range plans.
  • Develops/implements and assesses new procedures/programs to increase staff effectiveness, e.g., equipment and products.
  • Participates in management change initiatives and the creation of a workplace that supports and is conducive to a high level of performance.
  • Develops and recommends strategies to ensure coordination of services with other sections and divisions that have common service function, to provide for public safety.
  • Ensures efficiency in aspects of operations, including utilizing new and existing computerized systems and analyzing data from productivity model.
  • Responds to various situations and ensures appropriate action is taken to contain and minimize environmental impact by following Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) directions and established procedures.
  • Maintains knowledge of City Bylaws, and other regulatory requirements including but not limited to (MECP, MOL, EPA, etc.).
  • Ensures work is carried out in accordance with regulations, legislation and guidelines of the City, Ministry of Labour (MOL), Training and Skills Development (MLTSD), and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).
  • Ensures City in compliance with the MECP Hazardous Waste Program (HWP) Registry for the Unit and contributes to MECP Environmental Compliance Approval applications or amendments, Annual Reports, Design & Operations reports.
  • Ensures units annual budget is developed, monitored, and controlled and makes recommendations for equipment, staff and contractor needs.
  • Communicates to manager any potential situations of media attention; makes recommendation on course of action.
  • Responds to internal/external inquiries/complaints from senior staff, project stakeholders, union staff and the public and takes appropriate action to resolve, ensuring service levels met, and implements actions to correct performance, as required.
  • Ensures Units continued representation at stakeholder meetings related to Ontario’s Producer Responsibility Organizations (PRO)s, under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, overseen by Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA).
  • Liaises with other sections and divisions in the delivery of projects.

  • Supervises hazardous/liquid waste disposal/recycling contractors performing work at City facilities ensuring regulatory and Service requirements/standards are achieved and that contractors are meeting terms and conditions of contracts.
  • Ensures contracts are in place to manage all HHW materials either through procurement or direct negotiations and assists with the development of specifications for contracts for management of hazardous waste.
  • Conducts inspections, as necessary, for regulatory/safety requirements, operational procedures, and delivery of HHW services for compliance. Prepares work/repair orders for deficiencies in the storage rooms/buildings.
  • Attends MOL and MECP inspections for HHW sites, as required.
  • Conducts proactive on-site inspections as necessary.

  Key Qualifications:

  1. University or College graduate with preference in Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences/Studies or other related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and Management experience gained through several years of progressively responsible positions managing operational units.
  2. Extensive experience in Waste Management Operations with an in-depth knowledge of Solid Waste Operations, Waste Diversion Programs and Legislation Policies and Procedures.
  3. Extensive knowledge and application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, Environmental Protection Act and Regulation 347 - General Waste Management, Extended Producer Responsibility framework, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, Collective Agreements, and related Labour legislation.
  4. Extensive experience procuring services through direct negotiations or procurements (Request for Quotations, Request for Proposals, Offers to Purchase) and managing terms and conditions of contracts.
  5. Extensive experience supervising and managing staff in a unionized operational environment evidenced by the ability to motivate, coordinate, and lead staff.
  6. Must possess a current valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License or better and the ability to obtain City driver's permit.
  7. Ability to initiate and implement procedures and measures to increase operational efficiency.
  8. Ability to develop and administer assigned budgets, ensuring expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.

  9. Proficiency with a variety of computerized office systems including MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), Compuweigh, and SAP financial modules.

  10. Highly developed problem solving and interpersonal skills, sound judgement and excellent written and communication skills.
  11. Highly developed oral and written communication skills at all organizational levels.
  12. Highly developed interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem solving skills with the ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

  Note To Current City of Toronto Employees

  City of Toronto employees are eligible to apply for the posted job opportunity, but cannot hold two different jobs. To be considered for this job posting, you must indicate that you are a "Current City of Toronto employee" on the on-line application form, and provide your "Employee Number".

  Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

  The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

  Accommodation

  The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

• About the company

  Toronto (/təˈrɒntoʊ/, locally /ˈtrɒnoʊ, -nə/) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario.

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