Applications Invited for the Yard Manager Job at the Solid Waste Depot

Reporting to TIRRA's Solid Waste Management Committee (SWMC), the Thetis Island Solid Waste Yard Manager is responsible for achieving the following operational outcomes during opening hours and on-call: secured site; staff supervised and volunteers effectively organized; opening and closing on time; safe operations (Worksafe BC guidelines) and good relationships involving residents, staff, volunteers and contractors; tidy site and environmentally responsible operations; garbage and recycled materials appropriately sorted, stored and accessible for contractor hauling and possible volunteer back hauling; fair and accountable fee collection; creative work site; well informed SWMC. The Yard Manager will develop and maintain an awareness about waste operations in local jurisdictions, and regional and provincial developments concerning waste management. 

We believe that an effective yard manager will already have, or will show aptitude, in the following areas: leadership and decision-making; assertiveness; the ability to motivate and encourage staff and volunteers; demonstrated tact and good relations with others; awareness of solid waste management and eagerness to learn more; demonstrated interest in continuous learning/self improvement; self starter; personal responsibility. 

Requirements:  Basic WHIMS certificate (knowledge of hazardous goods handling), or be willing to obtain the certificate.

Hours of work: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays, and on-call when the need arises. On average, no more than 10 hours a week.

Wages: $26/hour plus standard employment benefits.

There will be a 6 month trial period.

Applicants are asked to prepare an application letter to TIRRA which describes why they feel they are especially suited to the job described. Short-listed applicants will be interviewed, and appointments will be effective around the end of April, 2015.

Please send application letters by April 23, 2015 to:

Corresponding Secretary, TIRRA

Box 16-9

Thetis Island, B.C.

V0R 2Y0 

Solid Waste Management Committee