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Hybrid Waste & Recycling Technologist presso City of Lethbridge

City of Lethbridge · Lethbridge, Canada · Hybrid

90.001,00 CA$  -  90.001,00 CA$

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Waste & Recycling Technologist 

Waste & Environment 

(Permanent) 

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people. Lethbridge is southwestern Alberta’s largest community, close to the Rocky Mountains and strategically located two hours south of Calgary. We are home to just over 110,000 residents and two major post-secondary institutions -- the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College. Thanks to its location under the big skies of the prairies, Lethbridge enjoys a climate of mild winters and warm, sun-soaked summers.  

Our Waste & Environment Department has an opening for a Waste & Recycling Technologist in a permanent position capacity. As part of the Waste & Environment Department, reporting to the General Manager, the successful applicant  will be joining a dedicated group of professionals with a passion for our environment, that are focused on data, tangible, effective results and maintaining a supportive team environment. 

 

WAGE: $43.27 per hour  

STATUS: Permanent  

HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday and evenings and weekends as required 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

This position will support the Waste & Environment Department with a primary focus on Waste & Recycling Center account management, project and program research, data management and reporting. Work will include data gathering, research, solution development, performance reporting, project management support, customer assistance/outreach support, and other technical and general duties. The responsibilities can be described as follows:  

  • Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with staff, governmental agencies, contractors, and the Waste & Recycling Center Customers 

  • Update Manager and other team members on project status, opportunities, and challenges 

  • Organize, plan and execute regular outreach activities and programming for the Waste & Environment Department 

  • Promoting environmentally responsible actions through presentations, phone calls, face-to-face meetings, and networking 

  • Compiling & analyzing information, data, and reporting out of key performance indicators 

  • Project management including research, planning, scheduling, organizing, analyzing, report writing, communicating with stakeholders, making recommendations 

  • Preparation and presentation of written and oral reports on specific waste/environment-related topics 

  • Support for other Waste & Environment Department activities, programs, projects, and initiatives  

  • Providing technical support and customer assistance

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

  • A combination of post-secondary education (business, environmental sciences, engineering) with relevant professional experience in Waste Management is required 

  • Knowledge and use of Geoware, reports now, CityWorks, Power BI and other data collection systems and proficient computer skills 

  • Experience with waste management benchmarking initiatives such as waste composition auditing and data gathering/analysis 

  • A valid, unrestricted class 5 Operator’s license  

  • Thorough understanding of waste management best practices and operational procedures  

  • Ability to conduct research, collect data and create reports for consumption of the team, executive leadership, the public and City Council 

  • Proven ability to foster collaborative relationships and a positive team environment  

  • Friendly, open-minded, respectful communication style to talk tactfully with difficult people, internally and externally 

  • Ability to clearly define business objectives and analytical skills to identify issues, weigh competing considerations, and confidently make decisions and recommendations 

  • Project and change management implementation experience 

  • Proven ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities in a fast-paced operational work environment 

  • Effective verbal, written and presentation skills 

     

     

     

    We are looking for a results-oriented team member who demonstrates professionalism and is committed to providing exemplary public service. 

 

For further information on this opportunity, please contact: 

Mandi Parker, GM Waste & Environment 403-320-4798, [email protected] 

 

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online at: www.lethbridge.ca 

 

Closing Date:  August 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. 

All candidates are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. 

 

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