Resource Manager; Waste
Job in
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
Veolia
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-06
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Resource Manager (Total Waste)
Resource Manager (Total Waste)
Company Description
A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery.
VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
Job Description
Oversee the environmental and financial performance of Total Waste and Resource Management Programs at client locations. Responsibilities focus on properly managing all hazardous and non-hazardous solid wastes at client locations and in-plant industrial services. Emphasis on the creation of cost-saving through the elimination, reduction and recycling of waste.
Main Responsibilities :
Ensures that all duties are performed following regulatory standards and company policies governing the proper management of solid and hazardous wasteIdentifies and characterizes wastes.This may include preparing containers for proper TDG shipmentThis may consist of preparing and signing shipping paperwork, including manifests and or bill of ladings for all waste shipments.Coordinates scheduling and pickup of waste within Veolia and with third-party providersCoordinates the procurement of necessary waste containersCommunicates with clients, subcontractors and supervisors any changes or discrepancies in contract and/or subcontract requirementsEnsures that contract and/or subcontract requirements are being met and/or exceededAnalyzes financial performance of contracts and provides written reportsCoordinates Client “in-plant” waste management systemsSamples and prepares waste material samples for analysis.Tracks manifests, bill of ladings and certificates of destruction returned in 35 days, matches documents and maintains files.Monitor activities, track waste and cost data and prepare comprehensive reports. Including providing data to the customer tracking database as required by the clientProvide/Analyze baseline reconciliation as required per contract or more often if needed to manage discrepancies.Assist with the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and or quarterly review meetings.Performs and documents waste accumulation area inspections.Develop and implement plans and projects focusing on reducing, reusing and recycling waste generated by manufacturing, pollution control and maintenance operations.Analyzes costs/benefits of pollution prevention programGeneral knowledge of ISO Standards, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management SystemsContinually evaluates markets and third-party recyclers to ensure the customer receives the greatest value for commodity by-products.Support management systems & deliverables focusing on federal and local regulatory compliance standards as well as the plant's Environmental Management policies and procedures dealing with the proper management of waste and the prevention of pollutionOther duties as assignedQualifications
Main Requirements:
College/University degree preferred– in Environmental and/or Chemistry;5-10 years of work experience in a related field, such as environmental services;Knowledge of Ministry Of Environment Regulations;Knowledge of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act;Experience in completing waste characterization, including sampling, as an asset.Great communication;Autonomy and initiative;Ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task;Experience with spreadsheets (MS and Google)Professional attitude oriented towards customer satisfaction;Dynamic interpersonal skills;Ability to persuade and communicate ideas.G Driver's license with clean abstractFrequent travel to client and or vendor sites – up to 50%Physical Requirements:
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