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Job Opportunities with Waste Check
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Education Coordinator
Term: Full Time
Reporting to the Waste Reduction Coordinator/Assistant Manager, this position will focus on the development and delivery of Solid Waste/Resource educational activities to promote provincial and municipal waste/resource diversion programs. The successful applicant will have a waste resource management vision compatible with the Waste Check strategy and undertake assigned activities as outlined in the Waste Check/RRFB Regional Education Contract.
Regular Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops and delivers to students, classes or entire student assembly, promoting waste reduction, re-use, recycling and composting to include, but not limited to, assisting schools with greening activities to enhance diversion;
- Co-ordinates with special event (festival) organizers to promote separation of waste materials in accordance with Provincial and Waste Check Solid Waste/Resource Regulations;
- Assists in development and implementation of special communications and education projects such as, but not limited to, contests and awareness programs for Compost Awareness Week, Waste Reduction Week, Nova Scotia Recycles Day, Environment Week, as required by RRFB and Waste Check;
- Initiates and conducts community outreach activities with community groups and organizations to include, but not limited to, beach sweeps, workshops and presentations to promote proper source separation;
- Initiates communication with businesses and institutions throughout Region 7 to deliver Solid Waste Resource education presentations, meetings and workshops with landlords, tenants, office properties, Universities, business associations, restaurants and others as identified by Waste Check;
- Develops and conducts information sessions and/or facility tours for special audiences as needed;
- Coordinates and attends display/booths at trade shows and other special events;
- Writes reports as required by RRFB and Waste Check;
- Represents Region 7 in Provincial Education Committee (PEC), Special Events Committee (SEC), Quarterly Education Committee (QEC) to give direction and guidance in the planning of provincial waste/resource education activities and other special committees as needed and as appointed by the Region;
- Review and edit French language print material;
- liaison with municipal units, the RRFB Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Environment, and other related organizations;
- other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in a related field.
- Experience and/or training in public presentations.
- Experience in waste/resource management field developing and delivering public education programming
- Bilingual.
- Valid Nova Scotia driver's license.
- Access to a vehicle an asset.
- Basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of solid waste management in Nova Scotia.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
Reporting Relationship:
- The Education Coordinator reports to the Waste Reduction Coordinator/Assistant Manager.
Waste Reduction Coordinator
Term: One Year (Maternity Leave)
Waste Check, the Western Region Solid Waste Resource Management Authority, is seeking to hire a Waste Reduction Coordinator.
Regular Duties and Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the General Manager supervises the Communications, Education and Enforcement sections of Waste Check;
- Under the direction of the General Manager participates in coordinating the development and maintenance of all policy documents including the Waste Check Bylaw and associated policies;
- Reports and provides technical advice to Municipal Units and Authority with respect to smooth and effective planning and implementation of waste diversion programs with the region;
- Reviews the agenda and minutes for Authority meetings;
- Provides policy advice to the General Manager on an as-needed basis;
- Contributes to general administration and operations as needed;
- Participates in the development of the annual Waste Check budget with particular attention to the Communications and Education section and Provincial level revenue items;
- Exercises purchasing as determined from time to time by the Authority and the General Manager;
- Assists in the hiring and training of new employees;
- Assists in the maintenance of the Waste Check web page with Contracted IT Firm;
- Develops waste diversion and education programs for Region 7;
- Compilation and analysis of waste diversion information;
- research and policy analysis;
- liaison with municipal units, the Resource Recovery Fund Board (RRFB Nova Scotia), Nova Scotia Environment, and other related organizations; and
- other related duties
Performs the duties of the Regional Coordinator for the Western Region (Region 7) including:
- Attends all Regional Coordinator meetings and participates in policy and program development at the provincial level;
- Responsible for coordinating preparation and implementation of the Regional Education for Region 7;
- Completes Municipal Approved Program applications and coordinates submission with RRFB Nova Scotia;
- Management of approved program projects as directed by Waste Check Authority;
- Administers various funding assistance programs on behalf of the Region such as Regional Sponsorship Program, Advertizing Assistance, Household Hazardous Waste Assistance and other programs that may be created by RRFB Nova Scotia from time to time;
- Participates in Provincial Education Committee(PEC), Special Events Committee (SEC), and other special committees as needed and as appointed by the Regional Coordinator and/or Regional Chairs Committee;
- Assumes Regional Coordinator Committee executive duties as decided by the Committee from time to time;
- Attends Regional Chairs committee meetings and assumes Committee support roles as assigned from time to time;
- Completes the Municipal Waste-Resource Management Diversion and Cost Survey from Nova Scotia Environment;
- Completes other waste resource management surveys from other levels of government or agencies;
- Provides other Waste-Resource Management information to Nova Scotia Environment as needed;
- Attends meetings of the Nova Scotia Association of Waste Reduction Coordinators (NSAWRC) as needed;
- Participates in liaison activities with Nova Scotia Environment and RRFB Nova Scotia through the Regional Coordinator Committee and various other standing and short-term committees;
- Provides feedback and advice to the Authority on provincial level activities;
Qualifications:
- Diploma or degree in environmental studies or related discipline;
- Knowledge of solid waste management in Nova Scotia;
- Two years experience in a related position;
- Supervisory experience;
- Familiarity with standard office computer software;
- Experience and ability to deal effectively with the public;
- Valid Nova Scotia Driver¡¦s license;
- Good organizational and time management skills;
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours;
- Proficiency in English (Competence in French an asset).
Reporting Relationship:
- The Waste Reduction Coordinator reports to the General Manager.
Contact Us
To apply please send resume and cover letter to:
Gus Green, General Manager
Waste Check
P.O. Box 577, Yarmouth, NS B5A 4B6
For more information or complete job descriptions:
Phone: (902) 742-1312; Fax: (902) 742-4147
E-mail:
Web Site: www.wastecheck.ca
Deadline to apply: July 19, 2010
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10th Annual Recycles Contest
RRFB Nova Scotia has kicked off the 10th annual Nova Scotia Recycles Contest. Open to students in grades Primary to 12. Become a "Waste Warrior" and you could win!
- More than $55,000 in cash, prizes and scholarships
- Schools of winning students receive $500 (excluding research essay)
- $20,000 in scholarships for grade 12 students
To download the contest packages, please visit www.rrfb.com
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Newsletters By Email
To continue our commitment to the reduction of solid waste, Waste Check has decided to move towards providing future editions of the “Check It Out” Newsletter online. For those that would like to receive future newsletters by email, please click here and fill out the form.
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Litter Problem Growing in Nova Scotia View the PDF (1.67Mb)
Nova Scotians are littering more than they did four years ago. A survey by the Department of Environment released today, Feb. 10, in Bible Hill shows an increase in litter of 21 per cent since 2004.
"We are disappointed that litter continues to be a problem in Nova Scotia," said David Morse, Minister of Environment. "Nova Scotians need to understand that there are serious environmental, economic, and social impacts when people do not dispose of their waste properly."
The survey was conducted by four members of the Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps in July and August of 2008. Students were hired to pick up litter from 55 randomly chosen sites across the province. They picked up more than 16,000 pieces of litter and divided it into six categories:
tobacco
snack foods
grocery
drink containers
quick service
miscellaneous.
Cigarette butts made up about three quarters of the litter collected. Litter from the snack food industry such as chip bags and candy bar wrappers, and the quick service industry including cups, straws, plates, food containers, also made up a large portion of the balance of the litter collected.
Results of the survey indicate that significant progress has been made in reducing drink container litter over the years. In 1989, when the first survey was conducted, more than 70 per cent of items picked up were drink containers. Since the deposit system for them was introduced in 1996, the number of drink containers picked up has been drastically reduced to only five per cent items collected.
"As Nova Scotia moves toward the goal of reducing the disposal rate to 300 kilograms of garbage per person, per year, the Department of Environment will continue to increase awareness about the litter problem," said Mr. Morse.
"We will spread the message that littering not only hurts the environment, but hurts Nova Scotia's image as an international leader in solid waste management."
Nova Scotia's goal is to have one of the cleanest and most sustainable environments in the world by 2020.
For a copy of the 2008 litter survey visit www.gov.ns.ca/nse/waste/links.asp.
Best Thing You’ll Never Do
The Department of Environment’s new anti-litter campaign called "Best Thing You’ll Never Do", Nova Scotians will hear a "Please Litter Message on the radio, and see our "Please Litter" message on transit shelters. It is hoped that this campaign will create awareness about the litter problem, and motivate people to stop littering. The campaign will run from March 2 to March 31 across the province, and as part of the campaign the launching of a wonderful new website called: www.bestthingyoullneverdo.ca
You are encouraged to go check out this site and take the "Never Litter" Pledge. Even if you don't litter now, please show your support by signing-up and passing this website on to others.
Litter is a problem in Nova Scotia, and it is everyone's problem. But it is a problem we can solve. By showing the public that littering is not acceptable, we can make Nova Scotia a cleaner and greener province. Thank you in advance for your support, and please visit www.bestthingyoullneverdo.ca to pledge.
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Nova Scotia Recycles Contest Winners 2009-10
REGION 7 WESTERN REGION COUNTIES: YARMOUTH, DIGBY
Click here for the offical RRFB Contest page...
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| Grade |
Winner |
Runner-Up |
Runner-Up |
| Primary-One |
Mitzy Grimshaw-Poole – Gr 1
Arcadia Consolidated
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Lizabelle d’Entremont - Gr 1
Ecole Pubnico-Ouest
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Theresa Nickerson – P/1
Barton Consolidated School
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| Two-Three |
Amy Deveau – Gr 3
Ecole Saint-Albert
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Sawyer Burns – Gr 3
Islands Consolidated School
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Emmi Lynds – Gr 3
Drumlin Heights School
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| Four-Six |
Lacey Lewis – Gr 4
Digby Elementary School
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Sarah Dawn McLennaghan – Gr 6
Meadowfields Community School
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Alexis Saulnier – Gr 6
Ecole Joseph Dugas
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| Seven-Nine |
Kristen Thibault – Gr 7
Ecole Stella-Maris
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Natalie Theriault – Gr 7
Ecole Stella-Maris
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Renee Dulong – Gr 7
Ecole Saint-Albert
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| Ten-Eleven-Twelve |
No entries
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| Twelve |
Emily Sollows
Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High
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Tristyn Cleveland
Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High
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