Assistant Manager, Solid Waste Operations

The North Okanagan is an exceptional place to live, work and explore. With its diverse landscapes and extraordinary recreational opportunities, our residents enjoy a comfortable balance of work‑life activities. With a regional population of 100,000, the Regional District of North Okanagan offers a wide range of services directly to residents and through partnerships with its six member municipalities.

We have an immediate opening for the regular, full‑time position of Assistant Manager, Solid Waste Operations. The successful candidate will have a degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Solid Waste Management or a related field and hold a valid BC driver’s licence.

You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, proven leadership capabilities and excellent customer service skills. You have extensive knowledge of solid waste management, including legislation and best practices related to landfill and recycling operations.

Reporting to Manager, Solid Waste Operations, the Assistant Manager, Solid Waste Operations manages Inspector and Scale Attendant staff and coordinates the daily operation and maintenance of all Regional District solid waste facilities.

Come be part of a great team who takes pride in their work to enhance the very reasons the North Okanagan is such a great place to live, work and play. This is a regular, full‑time position (35 hours/week) with an annual salary of $87,706 to $96,278 (2026 rates), depending on qualifications and experience, as well as an extensive benefits package and a generous compressed work schedule.

To view the detailed job description and apply for this position, please visit our website at  and submit your resume, cover letter and any corresponding information in PDF format quoting Competition No. 25‑25.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2025.

We thank all interested applicants, but only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.

No telephone or email enquiries please.

• University degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Science, Solid Waste Management, or related field
• Three years of experience in the environmental or solid waste fields, preferably in a landfill setting
• Two years of experience in a supervisory capacity