Assistant General Manager

Assistant General Manager

Peace Regional Waste Management Company (PRWMC) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant General Manager to join our team at the Waste Management Facility near Peace River, Alberta.

This position supports the General Manager by assisting in the oversight of daily landfill and recycling operations, as well as supervising personnel to achieve operational objectives and ensure regulatory compliance. The Assistant General Manager also plays a key role in project coordination, equipment procurement, and safety programs. This position may serve as the acting General Manager in the absence of the General Manager.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a minimum of five (5) years of recent, progressive experience related to landfill, recycling operations or construction and site development, and at least three (3) years of direct supervisory experience. PRWMC offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to lead essential public services that impact our residents’ daily lives.

About This Role:

The Assistant General Manager supports the General Manager by working, both in the office and in the field, under the supervision and direction of the General Manager. The work requires sound and ethical judgment, as well as the ability to read, understand, and comply with a wide range of complex regulatory requirements and permits. Knowledge of the methods and best practices for planning, organizing, and supervising active operations and maintenance of closed areas is required. The ability to read, understand, follow, and implement topographic drawings, construction drawings, and reports is essential.

Responsibilities in this role may include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Operations Management – Oversee daily operations of the active landfill and closed landfill areas in conformance with applicable regulations, permits, engineering drawings, best practices, and established standards. Review construction drawings, establish and verify grades, oversee filling activities, and ensure that construction conforms to the design drawings. Oversee and coordinate various contractor activities on site.

- Employee Supervision and Leadership – Assist the GM in supervising up to 20 employees, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and mentoring staff. Foster a collaborative, safety-focused workplace. Establish priorities, create work schedules, monitor work efforts, and develop and implement solutions to improve teamwork and efficiency and address operational issues.

- Environmental Compliance – Ensure proper maintenance of the landfill’s environmental control systems related to air, landfill gas, groundwater, stormwater, leachate, and sediment & erosion control. Prepare and maintain operational and regulatory documentation and reports to ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Use of computers and computer software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

- Facility and Equipment Management – Assist in coordinating the maintenance, repair, and replacement of facilities, vehicles, and equipment to ensure optimal performance and operational efficiency.

- Customer Service – Routinely interact with our members, vendors, businesses, and the public. Handle complex customer inquiries and resolve issues professionally and tactfully.

- Process Improvement – Analyze operational data and employee workflows to enhance efficiency, safety, and customer service. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize facility operations and improve overall efficiency.

Minimum Requirements:

- High school diploma or GED is required.

- Minimum five (5) years of full-time related experience is required.

Preferences:

- A post-secondary education is preferred.

- Minimum five (5) years of progressive, full-time experience related to active solid waste landfilling operations or construction site development is preferred.

- Minimum three (3) years of full-time supervisory experience, including directing and evaluating 10 or more employees in an operational environment, is preferred.

- Minimum three (3) years of work experience dealing directly with the public in a customer service setting is preferred.

- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Special Requirements:

Special License Requirement – A current Manager of Landfill Operations Certificate from SWANA or the ability to obtain the certificate within 12 months.

A Landfill Operator's Certificate or the ability to obtain one within 12 months.

- Driving Requirement – Having and maintaining a valid class 5 driver’s license is a requirement of the position. This job also requires driving a company vehicle.

- Essential Service Requirement – This position is designated as an essential employee. Responding to emergencies, inclement weather, and other issues that may impact facility operations before or after regular working hours, including on holidays and weekends, is required.

- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – This job is a safety-sensitive position that requires wearing personal protective equipment, including but not limited to safety shoes, a safety vest, and a hard hat.

- Physical Requirement – This job requires lifting up to 50 pounds, exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects. The work is generally performed in both inside and outside environments. It may be exposed to vibrations, intense noises, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, chemicals, fumes, odours, dust, gases, inadequate lighting, and poor ventilation. The ability to work safely in inclement weather, around vehicular traffic, and with heavy equipment is required. The job also requires the ability to routinely walk long distances over rough terrain in noisy and dusty conditions, as well as climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, and

grasping.

Work Schedule:

The typical work schedule for this position is 40 hours per week. Working some weekends and holidays is required. Shift days and hours are subject to change based on business needs. Working outside of regularly scheduled hours with little or no notice may be necessary in the event of inclement weather or an emergency.

To Apply:

Send a resume to:

Art Sawatzky, General Manager

asawatzky@prwmc.ca

This posting will remain active until a suitable candidate is found.

Only the successful candidate will be notified.

Peace Regional Waste Management Company currently operates the regional municipal solid waste (MSW) and industrial landfill, as well as seven transfer stations for MSW & Recycling, located within the geographic boundaries of the member municipalities. PRWMC operates the Peace River Eco Centre for recycling, located within the Town of Peace River.

Vision Statement

“We are a leader in the delivery of environmentally responsible waste management programs and services.”

For more information about PRWMC, please visit our website at www.prwmc.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- Casual dress

- Company car

- Company pension

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- Paid time off

- Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

- St. Isidore, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- Supervising: 5 years (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person