Manager, Waste Disposal, EWSWA
Department: Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority
Location: Essex, ON (Regional Landfill)
Vacancy Status: Permanent Full-time (40 hours/week)
Compensation Range: $138,170 - $170,300
Salary Band: Band 8 I Non-Union
Posting #: SWA-20-25
Opening Date: November 17, 2025
External Closing Date: December 5, 2025
Role Snapshot (Our Elevator Pitch!)
Are you an Engineer and skilled leader with expertise in landfill and solid waste operations? Join the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority as the Manager of Waste Disposal, where you will oversee landfill operations, transfer stations, composting, and environmental monitoring. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll manage infrastructure, budgets, contractors, and staff while ensuring compliance with the Environmental Protection Act (EPA), Ontario Regulation 347, MECP guidelines, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in sustainable waste management for over 422,000 residents across Windsor and Essex County.
Why Work With Us?
The Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) is the governmental agency charged with the responsibility of providing an economical and environmentally conscious integrated solid waste management system for the County of Essex (County) and the City of Windsor (City). The mission of the EWSWA is to provide programs to manage the solid, non-hazardous waste generated in the County and the City in an environmentally sound manner through processes which include, but are not necessarily limited to, reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, and landfilling.
What You’ll Do
The Manager, Waste Disposal, among other things, shall:
Operational Management
Oversee day-to-day landfill, transfer station, and composting operations in line with Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs)
Manage landfill infrastructure, including gas collection, leachate treatment, stormwater, and roadways
Environmental Compliance & Monitoring
Ensure compliance with the EPA, O. Reg. 347, MECP guidelines, and local bylaws
Lead monitoring programs for groundwater, surface water, landfill gas, and air quality
Maintain regulatory records and prepare required reports
Health & Safety
Oversee Joint Health & Safety Committee related to disposal operations
Ensure compliance with OHSA and WSIB regulations
Foster a culture of safety among staff and contractors
Financial & Administrative Management
Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets
Administer tenders, RFPs, RFQs, and service contracts
Authorize purchases and ensure accurate operational documentation
Project & Engineering Oversight
Manage engineering and capital projects (e.g., cell development, infrastructure upgrades)
Review technical drawings and site design plans
Support long-term landfill capacity planning, closure, and post-closure care
Staff Supervision & Leadership
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate union and non-union staff
Interpret and apply collective agreements; maintain effective labour relations
Provide operational supervision during peak periods
Stakeholder Relations & Governance
Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership and the EWSWA Board
Liaise with MECP, municipalities, contractors, and the public
Respond to inquiries and complaints, promoting public understanding of waste disposal
Other Duties as Assigned
Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned
What You Bring
Education:
University degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario (Civil or Environmental preferred)
Certification from the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) – Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) or ability to obtain within 1 year
Health & Safety certification (Ministry of Labour or WSIB)
Experience and Expertise:
Minimum 5 years senior management experience, ideally in landfill or solid waste operations
Proven background in environmental legislation, compliance, and working with MECP
Experience managing budgets, capital projects, and service contracts
Supervisory experience in both unionized and non-unionized settings
Knowledge of hydrogeology, leachate treatment, water monitoring, AutoCAD/GIS, or landfill modelling software is an asset
Skills and Abilities:
Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills
Effective stakeholder engagement with municipalities, contractors, and regulatory bodies
Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related systems
Other Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle for work-related purposes (travel within Windsor and/or the County of Essex may be required
Must provide a Ministry of Transportation Driver Abstract (Uncertified)
Must provide a Police Information Check (PIC) document
Availability to work weekends and afternoon/night shifts as required
What We Are Offering
As an EWSWA non-union position, this role is on Band 8 with a range of $138,710 to $170,300. The benefit package is second to none, and the defined benefit plan of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S.) is a pension system sought by many.
The EWSWA embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. EWSWA is committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as the EWSWA will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
The County assists with the recruitment process and administers Human Resource functions on behalf of the EWSWA. Please notify the County of any accommodations through hr@countyofessex.ca. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.
Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.
