Aerosan,Sanitation Waste-to-Value Specialist Jobs in Canada

Position: Sanitation
Waste-to-Value Specialist
Organization: Aerosan, http://www.aerosan.caLocation: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Hours
of work:

40 hours
Compensation: $22-24/hour, based on experience
Temporary: 1-year contract
COMPANY:
Aerosan
is a Canadian not-for-profit workin

g in the field of sanitation in humanitarian
emergencies. Our work focuses on low-cost, robust and field deployable
emergency sanitation systems, which emphasize complete containment of excreta.

JOB
SUMMARY:
The
incumbent will work under the direction of the Executive Director to help to
validate our ecological sanitation system. The incumbent will develop
waste-to-value treatment processes to integrate with our toilets and conduct
research and field-testing into waste volatilization, urine evaporation,
anaerobic and aerobic digestion, biogas generation, and composting. The end
goal is to integrate our current system into a systems approach to give total
sanitation results.
JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Designing
    and implementing a biological waste-to-value treatment process;
  • Integrating
    the biological treatment process with the Aerosan toilet;
  • Assisting
    in the design and planning of field testing protocol to create clearly
    defined test objectives;
  • Conducting
    field testing independently;
  • Troubleshoot
    and respond to problems encountered during field trials;
  • Providing
    reporting and documentation for Executive Director;
  • Supporting
    the writing, proof-reading, formatting and preparation of standard
    operating procedures;
  • Assisting
    in the development of a small-scale anaerobic digester for human excreta;
  • Assisting
    in the analysis of biogas composition.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • University
    degree in environmental, engineering, chemistry, or biology related field
    or equivalent work experience;
  • Experience
    working in wastewater treatment, composting and/or waste management;
  • The
    ideal candidate has excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills and is
    able to resolve problems independently;
  • Experience
    conducting research and setting up field trials
ASSETS:
  • International
    development and/or international field work experience;
  • Knowledge
    of dry toilet systems and/or ecological sanitation;
  • Motivated
    self-starter and team player;
  • Professional
    conduct (i.e. ability to adhere to an organization’s code of conduct and
    interact with colleagues and clients in a respectful manner);
  • Strong
    time management, prioritization and organizational skills;
  • Experience
    working both independently and as a team member;
Above
all else, we are looking for a highly motivated, individual looking to join our
dynamic organization in its infancy. This is a fun and fast-paced environment
best suited to self-starters, those who are motivated to succeed and ready to
commit to a unique opportunity with real growth potential.
TO
APPLY:
To
apply, please e-mail your resume and a brief covering letter to:
aerosanjobs @gmail.com*
with subject: Waste-to-value Specialist
as soon as possible and not later than Dec. 21, 2015.
No telephone calls, please. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in
Canada.
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