Career Opportunity: Cowichan Valley Regional District

By Victoria GazeleyApril 1, 2021Job Postings

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is seeking a skilled manager with outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills to fill the role of Manager, Recycling & Waste Management – Policy & Planning. Closes: April 16, 2021

If you have demonstrated competence in the development of solid waste management plans and policies, we are interested in hearing from you. Please click here for job posting details, including how to apply.

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PFAS Virtual Education Webinar - June 15 (9:00 - 10:30 AM PST) PFAS - they are everywhere! Including site runoff, groundwater, compost and digestate...They are becoming one of the greatest environmental challenges for the solid waste industry. We are excited to host this educational webinar on PFAS: - What is PFAS?- Why is PFAS an environmental and health concern?- How is PFAS affecting the solid waste industry?- What is the United States doing to address this emerging concern?- How is the Canadian government dealing with this issue?Click to learn more and to register. swanabc.org/news-events/education-webinar-per-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas/ ... See MoreSee Less

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SWANA Pacific Chapter - BC & Yukon

4 weeks ago

Webinar - June 8 (10:00 - 11:00 AM PST)Organics Processing - Advancements and ConsiderationsAs waste diversion goals and disposal regulations/food waste bans become standard practices in BC, organics processing has surfaced as a critical topic in the solid waste industry. Join us for a webinar that covers topics that range from facility design to operational realities of traditional and advanced organics processing systems. With this session, SWANA and Veolia aim to provide an in-depth discussion of some of the most pertinent logistical, operational and technological considerations currently at play in organics processing.Please see the link below for more information and to register for the free event.swanabc.org/event/organics-processing-advancements-and-considerations/ ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

REMINDER - SWANA Scholarships - Deadline May 1, 2021 Applications for the following Canadian and International Scholarships are due this week. Award value is expected to be $5000 each. SWANA Canadian Chapter ScholarshipFor full-time students enrolled in a full course of studies (a four-year undergraduate or a post-graduate program) leading to an undergraduate or post-graduate degree at a recognized post-secondary education institution in Canada, and be enrolled in environmental science, engineering, resource management, public policy or other program which could reasonable lead to a career in solid waste management. Grant H. Flint Scholarship - Category I: For graduating high school seniors or graduate equivalent certified candidates who have been accepted for enrollment in a junior college, a four-year college, or a university (any program). To be eligible, candidates must be the children or grandchildren of a SWANA Member (sponsor) in good standing as of May 1st of the current calendar year. Grant H. Flint Scholarship - Category II:For full-time college or university students who are entering their junior or senior undergraduate year and pursuing a degree in environmental science, engineering, or other suitable major related to the field of solid waste management. To be eligible, candidates must be the children or grandchildren of a SWANA member (sponsor) in good standing as of May 1st of the current calendar year or a SWANA Student Member in good standing. Robert P. Stearns/SCS Engineers Scholarship: For full-time students who are entering or are in graduate school pursuing a degree in environmental science, engineering or other suitable major related to the field of solid waste management. Eligible candidates must be sons, daughters, grandsons or granddaughters of a SWANA Member (sponsor) in good standing as of May 1st of SWANA Student Members in good standing.Please see our website for more information and to download the applications. swanabc.org/swana-canadian-chapters-scholarships/ ... See MoreSee Less

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SWANA Pacific Chapter - BC & Yukon

2 months ago

If you are responsible for managing solid waste in a community that experiences human-wildlife conflict, we want to hear from you!SWANA Pacific – BC & Yukon has partnered with WildSafeBC and the Province of BC to prepare a survey on Wildlife & Waste Collection. The survey will allow WildSafeBC to pool collective knowledge on what has worked well and what challenges remain, so we can better understand and share best practices in future.Please take 10 -15 minutes to complete the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/D7379SW [swanabc.us1.list-manage.com]Results will remain anonymous and will be aggregated to inform any future conversation. Any questions about the survey are welcome. Please reach out to Vanessa Isnardy at [email protected] ... See MoreSee Less

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SWANA Pacific Chapter - BC & Yukon

3 months ago

Join us on Wednesday, March 31 from 9 – 10am PST for our first Educational Series Session of 2021, Wildlife & Waste Collection: Keeping Bears Wild and Communities Safe. Our panel discussion will cover initiatives at the provincial and local government levels, and give consideration to infrastructure, education and outreach related to waste collection.Panelists will include:- Vanessa Isnardy, Provincial WildSafeBC Coordinator- Meg Toom, Wildlife Education & Coordinator for the District of Squamish- Mike Badry, Wildlife Conflict Manager with the Ministry of Environment- Larry Ward, Supervisor of Parks and Solid Waste for the City of Prince GeorgeThis educational session is eligible for 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU). Click the link to register. swanabc.org/event/swana-education-series-call-wildlife-waste-collection-keeping-bears-wild-and-co... ... See MoreSee Less

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