Job Description

The Municipality of the County of Victoria is hiring a Manager of Solid Waste Collections based out of the Waste Management Facility in Baddeck, Nova Scotia.

This position will play a key role in overseeing and leading the implementation of the new intermunicipal curbside collection partnership with Inverness County, ensuring a smooth transition and effective service delivery. The Manager is responsible for overseeing curbside solid waste collection services, including garbage, recycling, and organics. The role manages fleet, staff, and customer service related to collections, while ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and compliant service delivery. The successful candidate will provide leadership in route optimization, service improvements, and collaboration with partner municipalities.

Term:

Full-time; permanent; non-unionized

Hours

: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rate:

$71,937.20 to $94,153.10 (Grade 4)

Benefits

: Comprehensive benefits package including group benefits (health, dental, life insurance, critical illness, LTD, EAP), employer matched pension plan, four weeks starting vacation, paid holidays and sick leave, wellness subsidy and initiatives.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in relevant field. Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in waste management, public works, or municipal service delivery. Three (3) years in a supervisory capacity. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience in a government environment is considered an asset. Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver's License; Class 3 would be considered an asset.
Detailed responsibilities, required abilities and working conditions can be found in the complete job description on our website: https://victoriacounty.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Manager-of-Solid-Waste-Collections.pdf

How to Apply:

Interested applicants can apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to jobs@victoriacounty.ca with the position title in the email subject line.

If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point throughout the application or recruitment process, please contact us in confidence to discuss at jobs@victoriacounty.ca or (902) 295-3651.

This posting will remain open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials as determined by the employer. Checks may include one, multiple, or all of the following: References, Proof of Education/Qualifications, Employment Verification, Criminal Record Check, and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $71,937.20-$94,153.10 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:

Baddeck, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

supervisory: 3 years (preferred) senior communications: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person