Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Solid Waste Compliance Officer to oversee and enforce regulations related to waste management within our jurisdiction. The Compliance Officer reports to the Waste Reduction Coordinator and is responsible for:
- Effective enforcement of the Municipal and Provincial Solid Waste By-laws.
- Effective response to complaints of alleged violations of Municipal and Provincial Solid Waste-Resource Management Regulations.
- Maintenance of accurate, orderly files on complaints and cases under investigation.
- Pursuing avenues of diversion in operationally sound ways
- Preparing and presenting annual enforcement reports for the Divert NS.
Responsibilities
- Conducts on-site inspections at Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) properties to ensure compliance with Municipal and Provincial Solid Waste-Resource Management Regulations.
- Investigates alleged violations, prepares reports, makes recommendations, and takes steps necessary to remedy those violations.
- Conducts audits, load inspections, and provide sorting assistance at all areas of the waste management facility.
- Works with waste hauling companies and individual collectors to ensure compliance within their businesses about the Solid Waste By-Laws
- Conducts curb side waste audits.
- Compiles running files, evidence, and crown sheets for the Authority Solicitor.
- Maintains evidence gathered during inspections and investigations in a manner recommended by law enforcement professionals to ensure admissibility in the courts.
- In consultation with PCSSA Solicitor, lays charges before the courts (long form information), and issues Summary Offence Tickets (SOT) to individuals accused of violating Municipal Solid Waste By-Laws and the Solid Waste-Resource Management Regulations of the Province of Nova Scotia.
- Cleans Illegal dumpsites where possible; oversees cleanups; works with landowners to reach mutually beneficial maintenance programs.
- Manages and performs the repairs, replacement and delivery of compost carts.
- Works with Dept. of Environment and Climate Change, Dept. of Natural Resources and Public Works personnel to resolve illegal dumping issues.
- Investigates reports relating to Illegal Burning of waste resources
- Deals with compliance areas such as multi-unit apartment buildings; works with landlords and tenants; business owners.
Expectations
- Immediately inform the Waste Reduction Coordinator or designate of any major issues.
- Provide service in a prompt and friendly manner. Work cooperatively and effectively with other PCSSA staff, customers and the general public.
- Work with minimal supervision and understand and execute instructions in an efficient manner.
- Perform job in a safe manner.
- Adhere to relevant PCSSA policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Community College diploma or University Bachelor’s Degree preferably with an environmental, social or legal focus; or equivalent experience. Knowledge of the Nova Scotia Solid Waste Regulations and Municipal By-laws.
- Ability to qualify for Special Constable Status, act as a witness on behalf of the PCSSA in prosecution proceedings.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours.
- Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License.
- Ability to input computer data, record keeping and filing.
Knowledge, Skills and Effort
- Able to work independently; is a team-player
- Ability to represent the employer/employers in an ethical manner
- Good decision-making skills; adaptable to situations
- Training in By-law enforcement, ability to write summary offence tickets for non-compliance.
- Work outside in all weather conditions.
- Physically able to perform duties as required
- Ability to lift up to fifty pounds, as required.
- Knowledge of safe work practices in the industrial setting.
- Ability to deal with difficult customers.
- Ability to work under pressure and according to deadlines.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Desire to further knowledge base through courses and workshops
Internal Communications
- General Manager: Keeping General Manager up to date on relevant issues.
- Waste Reduction Coordinator: Keeping Coordinator up to date on all issues of non-compliance customers.
- Educator: Working with educator on non-compliance issues.
- Compost and Equipment Operators: Working on non-compliance and diversion issues.
- Site Supervisor: Arranging larger cleanups, scheduling of an operator and equipment and direction of summer students
External Communications
Residents, Industry Commercial & Institutions, & Schools: Regarding compliance issues.
Pay: $29.86 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
