IZWTAG: Senior Circuit Rider Contractor

First Nations Work Opportunity in Vancouver: Senior Circuit Rider Contractor
Posted: May 28, 2025

Are you interested in zero waste and helping protect our environment?

About the Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group (IZWTAG)

IZWTAG is an Indigenous run, non-profit society dedicated to protecting the environment and improving waste management within every First Nation community in BC. Visit izwtag.com to learn more.

Scope of Work

A solid waste management expert who travels between a group of communities to assess, educate, report on, and support their waste management systems. The work is in collaboration with community operators and administrators. Supervised and guided by the Program Manager and Indigenous Services Canada contact.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review the IZWTAG Operating Standards document and Circuit Rider Manual highlighting criteria and support for the position.
• Site visits, reviews and assessments for each solid waste management system.
• Scheduling and preparing community engagements.
• Developing operations and maintenance training plans for each community.
• Conduct on-site training for community solid waste management operators.
• Provide updates to the Program Manager throughout the Program.
• Complete a final report for each community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with First Nation communities and has a familiarity, understanding, and respect for the cultures within communities involved with this Program. Indigenous ancestry an asset.
• A strong understanding of zero-waste philosophy and practices.
• 10+ years of experience in the solid waste management industry and/or public works positions.
• 5+ years of experience in educational positions or fully capable of organizing and running an education workshop.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with driving record in good standing.
• Willingness and ability to travel to isolated and interior regions of BC.
• Good understanding of MS Office, Word, Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and abilities.

Compensation

Willing to negotiate as per your experience and/or education.

How to Apply

Does this position sound like a fit? We invite you to submit your resume and a cover letter via email to Lucinda Phillips at executivedirector@izwtag.com.