Civil Engineer - Solid Waste Project Engineer Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Engineering

Position: Civil Engineer I - Solid Waste Project Engineer

Requisition : 46049

Organization

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose & Function

The Solid Waste Project Engineer plays a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and delivering solid waste initiatives to support an efficient, effective, and resilient waste management system in Vancouver. This position applies technical expertise to the design and implementation of programs, projects, and policies to enhance operational efficiency in waste collection, improve street cleanliness, and reduce overall waste going to landfill.

The role contributes to the development and execution of policy and capital/operational programs to support implementation of long term plans such as Zero Waste 2040 and Metro Vancouver Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP). The position also provides leadership on projects and programs, including directing and mentoring junior staff, and collaborating across departments.

The position reports to a Senior Engineer (Civil Engineer II) and collaborates closely with Sanitation Operations staff. This position also works with staff and management within Engineering Services, as well as other departments such as the Park Board, Finance, Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability (PDS), Legal Services, Real Estate, Environment and Facilities Management (REFM), and Technology Services.

Key external contacts this position works with are other government and institution organizations engaged in related efforts such as Metro Vancouver and other municipalities, as well as a variety of other stakeholders, such as Business Improvement Associations and non-profit organizations.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Provides project and piloting/testing coordination and management, program and contract administration, including cost estimating, develop and monitor work scope, performance metrics, budget and schedule.

Prepares and/or reviews solid waste infrastructure drawings, and coordinate approvals from other stakeholders.

Researches, plans, designs, completes, and presents technical and cost/benefit analyses for potential new, or modification to existing City Solid Waste programs.

Participates in or prepares for the writing, tendering, negotiating and awarding of contracts and grants (goods, consultants and contractors) for solid waste programs and projects.

Supervises and checks the work of junior staff as required.

Drafts Council reports, memos, and responses to questions from Council members on issues related to solid waste management

Develops public communications in collaboration with Corporate Communications and senior staff.

Reviews rezoning and development permit applications to ensure compliance with solid waste requirements and provides recommendations for applicants.

Responds to inquiries internally from other City departments and externally from businesses, other municipalities, or the general public.

Reviews and defines problems related to waste reduction and improving the operational efficiency of waste collection and street cleaning services. Identifies opportunities and constraints, and conducts research, data collection and evaluation, planning, stakeholder engagement, designing, modeling, piloting/testing, cost estimating, business case development, and presentation of results and recommendations to staff and management.

Researches and tracks leading practices and industry developments and trends,…