York Region ,Project Coordinator Jobs in Canada

Solid Waste
Management
Organization:
York Region
Job
Type: Contract/Project/Temporary
Location:
Newmarket, Ontario ON
deadline:
Mar 18, 2015
Organization
Description:
Job
Description:

Qualifications:
PROJECT COORDINATOR, SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT #17140
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL PROMOTION AND PROTECTION BRANCH
Location: Newmarket, Ontario. This is a
Union position.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 35; Scheduled
Shifts: 0830 – 1630
Temporary Full-Time, Approx. 23 months,
Salary $40.88 – $44.43 per hour
Reporting
to the Program Manager, Integrated Waste Management Strategy, is responsible
for the implementation of the Strategy; researching, planning, evaluating,
developing and coordinating regular updates to the Strategy; coordinating,
tracking and reporting on progress on Strategy implementation; assisting with liaison
with our local municipal partners and waste management stakeholders, including
local businesses, charitable organizations, school boards, and community
groups; developing strategies for reduction, reuse, recycling, advocacy
initiatives and continuous improvement and establishing linkages with other
business units and Departments to ensure approaches that support outcomes
identified in the Strategy are acted  upon.
QUALIFICATIONS
·       
Successful completion of a University Degree in environmental studies/science
or related field or equivalent approved combination of education and
experience.
·       
Minimum three (3) years of demonstrated project management experience in the
field of solid waste management or related environmental field and social marketing
or major marketing campaign.
·       
Thorough knowledge of the waste management industry and related practices and
policies.
·       
Demonstrated project management experience in the 4Rs (reduction, reuse,
recycling, recovery) and pilot programs.
·       
Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license, free of serious offences under the
Highway Traffic Act.
·       
Strong knowledge and understanding of relevant Provincial and Federal
legislation.
·       
Experience in administering contracts, conducting waste audits and/or
advertising.
·       
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including
customer service, communication, team work, initiative/self management and
accountability, and flexibility/adaptability.  
·       
Computer literacy utilizing MS Office applications and proficiency in word
processing,  spreadsheet, scheduling, presentation applications and
specialized software relevant to the technical specialty.
·       
Strong research and evaluation skills and demonstrated skills in conducting
in-depth cost/benefit analysis and program development.
·       
Demonstrated presentation, promotional and public relations skills.
·       
Excellent communication skills to convey technical issues to stakeholders and
various media and to deal effectively with the public and government officials.
·       
Proven ability to exercise good judgement when providing regulatory advice to
businesses and when interacting with other government agencies.
·       
Ability to delegate work and monitor the work of students, consultants and
contractors.
·       
Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize work in order to meet
project deadlines.
·       
Ability to work outside regular business hours as required.
Apply
To:
Please
apply on-line at www.york.ca
by March 18, 2015, quoting competition #17140. We thank all candidates for
their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted. For additional information on York Region, please visit the
above-mentioned website.

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