Manager, Recycling Operations Alberta

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Senior Manager Common Collection System AB/YT the Manager Common Collection System - Alberta helps implement and continuously improve the collection of PPP materials under the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation 194/2022 for Single-Use Products Packaging and Paper Products for Alberta. Providing leadership staff oversight and support to Alberta registered community transitions including collaborating and contracting with First Nations communities while also helping develop and implement strategic plans to meet post transition regulatory requirements. Finally in collaboration with other internal CM teams this role participates in key management responsibilities including ongoing process development particularly as it relates to procurement and data management and supports relationship management with external stakeholders.

This is a full-time salary paid position requiring residency in Alberta.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive operations strategy to deliver the overall objective of a cost-efficient residential PPP system that meets the obligations of the provincial regulation.
  
• Develops subject matter expertise on the regulatory requirements associated with Alberta Regulation 194/2022.
  
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with contract partners to deliver service excellence that results from collaborative and commercially respectful interactions.
  
• Collaborates with partners to refine the processes that enable commercial contract terms to translate into executable operational plans.
  
• Collaborates with partners to define and implement the oversight processes that minimize operational disruption while maximizing value to CMs Producers.
  
• Collaborates with partners to resolve issues and contract changes.
  
• Interfaces with other departments in the organization responsible for the administrative and financial aspects of the relationship such as reporting and payment.
  
• Collaborates with other CM teams to develop and document procedures associated with contract delivery.
  
• Monitors CMs relationships with key stakeholders within the collection and consolidation system escalating issues to the Senior Manager Common Collection System AB/YT as appropriate.
  
• Monitors CMs relationships with contracted service providers to identify and manage risks anticipate and resolve issues and manage disputes escalating issues to the Senior Manager Common Collection System AB/YT as appropriate.
  
• Helps oversee Common Collection System administrative and project specialists to ensure the effective fulfillment of objectives assigned to them while ensuring flexibility to move swiftly in response to unplanned operations challenges and opportunities.
  
• Mentors coaches and effectively manages the performance of direct reports ensuring succession planning strategies exist to mitigate service disruptions.
  
• Leads team development and staffing levels by enthusiastically collaborating with HR support services.
  
• Participates in the development of a well-researched and planned annual operations budget to support forecasted operation activities and initiatives.
  
• Prepares accurate timely and data driven reports (i.e. field service activity) as tasked.
  
• Publicly supports strategic decision making and operations while acting as a positive and contributing member of the senior management team.
  
• Collaborates with the National Operations team on areas of technology innovation and continuous improvement as required.
  
• Other duties may be required from time-to-time including attendance at events and third-party meetings as necessary.
  
• Supervises leads and supports other special projects as needed.
  
• Assists in other jurisdictions such as Yukon as needed.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelors degree college diploma or equivalent management experience in a related field is required.
  
• Continuing education and professional development in project management or procurement is an asset.

Experience

• 5 years progressive experience leading recycling collection systems including contracts operating standards performance metrics and performance outcomes.
  
• Knowledge of procurement processes gained through demonstrated hands-on experience.
  
• Experience and/or knowledge of First Nations consulting and contracting practices and processes would be considered an asset.
  

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

• Proven experience in managing competing priorities with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Visio SharePoint Teams Excel and JIRA.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment where change growth and innovation are a constant.
  
• Excellent interpersonal influencing and negotiation skills with strength in tactfulness and diplomacy.
  
• Experience working with a variety of distinct stakeholders including senior executives service providers and municipal representatives of all levels.
  
• Builds relationships and teams thanks to collaborative and respectful interpersonal skills.
  
• Displays unquestionable integrity ethics standards and business practices aligned to the Values of CM while holding others to the same.
  
• Uses professional and effective judgment and decision-making skills rooted in logic and sound reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternate approaches solutions or conclusions.
  
• A creative thinker on routine or unique topics or situations able to creatively solve problems.
  
• Able to translate technical information into factual and understandable fact-based messages.
  
• Strong stakeholder management skills including negotiation persuasion and collaboration.
  
• A quick-thinker flexible and adaptive when dealing with complex and challenging situations; manages stress or the unexpected without defensiveness or irritation and is a settling influence during crisis.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week remotely from an Alberta based home office environment.
• Overtime exempt as a Manager.
  
• While this position is remote and based in Alberta the incumbent is expected to have a flexible work schedule requiring periods of extended working hours (evenings/weekends) to meet deadlines throughout the year.
  
• This role requires coordinating and meeting with internal and external stakeholders in multiple Canadian time zones.
  
• This role requires field work. As a result there will be some variability in scheduling to accommodate operational needs.
• Travel in Alberta is possible with site visits required throughout Alberta as needed.
  
• A valid drivers license and auto insurance is required.
  

PAY TRANSPARENCY

ExpectedCompensation:

• An annualbase salary in the range of$95000to $110000
• The salary range listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects a potential base salary range for this actual salary offered will be determined within the range and will depend on factors such as the candidates unique qualifications relevant experience work location and expected contributions.

Job Vacancy Reason

• This position is acurrentvacancy.

Artificial Intelligence

• AIis not usedduringourhiring processes.

Applicant andInterviewee Communication

• We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those under consideration will be contacted.

• Applicantswho have beeninterviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview.

Record Retention

• Job posting records and associated application formswill beretainedfor at least three years.

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 we design and deliver effective recycling programs that drive advance innovation improve environmental outcomes and create value across the recycling supply chain.

Through full-service program delivery including collection management promotion education and reporting we are advancing systems where more materials are recycled and returned to producers for use in new packaging and products.

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Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workforce that reflects diversity of thought skills experiences and backgrounds as we work together to accelerate a circular economy for people and the planet.

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

• 54% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.
• 50% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.
• 90% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.
• 86% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds including Indigenous Peoples (First Nations Inuit and Métis) persons with disabilities racialized individuals and members of the 2SLGBTQIA community. Circular Materials is committed to reconciliation and to advancing Indigenous representation and partnerships across our organization and programs. We recognize that we operate on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations and are dedicated to respecting Indigenous rights governance and contributions in our work and communities.

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes upon contacting. This email is only used for accommodation requests.

Required Experience:

Manager