The City of Vancouver is seeking a Landfill Gas Maintenance Technician, primarily responsible for the efficient operation of the landfill gas control system at the Vancouver Landfill in Delta. More specifically, the position maximizes gas collection and utilization while at the same time minimizing the risk of landfill fire, emission of greenhouse gases/odours and ensuring the safety of the staff/public. Due care and attention are required at all times during data collection to identify problems and make operational adjustments or minor repairs to minimize the risk of fire/explosion. This position is based out the Vancouver Landfill in Delta, BC. CLOSES: January 5, 2026
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducts landfill gas well field monitoring including data logging for the well field, manifolds, and flaring station.
- Performs routine maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of instruments used for monitoring including: Landtec GEM5000, personal gas monitors, etc.
- Installs, operates and maintains the landfill gas well field leachate pumping system.
- Conducts routine field monitoring including liquid levels, temperature probes (permanent and down well), pipeline inspection camera operation and data interpretation, and equipment inspections.
- Performs routine and reactive maintenance on all field equipment related to the landfill gas system.
- Analyses, interprets, and presents data to other Landfill Gas Maintenance Technicians and landfill management staff, including identification of trends or anomalies and recommendations for follow on work.
- Liaises with contractors or other City forces and consultants who provide contracting and professional services with respect to the operation of the system.
- Conducts landfill gas data management and analysis, using specialized data management software.
- Reading, reviewing and updating safe operating procedures related to landfill gas tasks.
- Conducts presentations and tours of the landfill and/or landfill gas system as needed for staff and members of the public.
- Participates in standby rotations and responds to callouts to maintain flare station operation after-hours.
- Backfills for GPS survey technician for minimal periods.
- Backfills for other landfill gas technicians during vacation or absence.
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
