Team Lead, Recycling Materials Audit - Napanee, ON, On-Site

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Manager, National Material Quality, the Lead, Material Quality - ON is responsible to oversee the field level execution of the auditing and monitoring activities that Circular Materials (CM) will be carrying out at various points in the process of collecting and processing recyclable materials.

The position is based in Napanee, Ontario and requires travel within the province. In this role, the Lead will ensure adherence to sampling, audit and health and safety protocols, supervise audit team staff, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops a thorough understanding of CMs sampling, auditing, and monitoring protocols and procedures.
• Supervises CM audit teams in support of the execution of sampling, auditing, and monitoring plans and:
  • Ensures the audit team is undertaking work safely, and in accordance with CM and facility Health & Safety protocols,
  • Ensures audit team members are following audit protocols and procedures correctly, consistently, and efficiently,
  • Ensures the audit deliverables are met in a timely fashion,
  • Fosters a positive working environment,
  • Ensures the audit facilities are maintained in clean and safe state,
  • Oversees the day-to-day management of audit team scheduling, and,
  • Maintains integrity of audit data collection, recording, and reporting.
• Participates in the execution of sampling, auditing and monitoring plans, which may include:
  • Coordinating the collection of samples of inbound and outbound materials at pre-conditioning facilities,
  • Auditing (i.e. sorting for composition analysis) of pre- and post-processed Blue Box materials and residual materials at post-collection partner facilities and/or dedicated audit facilities,
  • Observation of audits undertaken by stakeholders, and,
  • Testing and refinement of auditing protocols and plans.
• Represents CM in a professional manner inside and outside of CM audit facilities.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities within the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Diploma or Degree in environmental field or relevant experience.
• Continuing education or professional development in communications, data management or project management is an asset.
• Direct experience or knowledge of Blue Box recycling programs, stewardship programs, or related field is an asset.

Experience

• 1+ years waste and recycling auditing experience.
• Previous supervisory experience or relevant leadership skills is preferred.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and strong focus on information accuracy.
• Ability to motivate others in a team-oriented, and collaborative environment.
• Competent working with numbers.
• This role involves physical work (e.g. standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 50lbs).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel, SharePoint, Teams and Jira.
• Comfortable with written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to relay analytical observations.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week.
• This role requires field work. As a result, the hours of operation, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm ET must be covered.
• Extra or flexible hours may be required on occasion. The job demands that the incumbent have a flexible work schedule with periods of uneven workload. This role may involve overnight travel to sites throughout ON.
• Remote and Field Work is required to attend on-site field studies, and in-person meetings when needed.
• This role is primarily field based and requires travel to stakeholder sites (such as PCFs, audit facilities, transfer stations).
• A valid Drivers license is required, and comprehensive vehicle insurance is required.
• Based in the Cambridge area in Ontario with the ability to travel within the province.

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers, Circular Materials develops, implements, and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation, deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection, management, promotion and education, and reporting.

Together, we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected, recycled, and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada, we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economy,benefitingboth people and the environment.

Learn more at circularmaterials.ca.

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer, seeking team members with a diversity of thought, skills, experiences, culture, and ethnicityto help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organizationoperatingacross Canada, our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feela strong senseof belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:

• 51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.

• 53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.

• 97% of employees believe Circular Materials fostersa strong senseof belonging for employees of all backgrounds.

• 95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis), persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the2SLGBTQIA+community.As part of our commitment to reconciliation, Circular Materials is working to advance Indigenous representation and partnerships within our organization and across our programs.We acknowledge that Circular Materialsoperateson the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations, and we recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous rights, governance, and contributions in the workplace and beyond.

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodationin accordance withall applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes, upon [email protected] email is only used for accommodation requests.