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The North Okanagan is an exceptional place to live, work and explore. With its diverse landscapes and extraordinary recreational opportunities, our residents enjoy a comfortable balance of work-life activities. With a regional population of 100,000, the Regional District of North Okanagan offers a wide range of services directly to residents and through partnerships with its six member municipalities. We have an immediate opening for the regular, full-time position of Solid Waste Technician. The successful candidate will have a diploma in water quality technology, environmental technology, environmental science or a related field, and a valid BC driver’s license. Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Environmental Services, the Solid Waste Technician contributes to the efficient and effective delivery of sampling, monitoring, program delivery and data compilation services for the Solid Waste Management function. You will have sound knowledge of the Environmental Management Act and other relevant legislation relating to environmental monitoring and landfill operations. You will possess excellent knowledge of proper sample collection techniques, instrumentation and monitoring equipment and the ability to evaluate and interpret laboratory results. A working knowledge of organics composting, landfill operations and landfill gas and leachate management systems is also required. A minimum of two years of environmental or solid waste management experience within local government or an engineering firm is required. Come be part of a great team who takes pride in their work to enhance the very reasons the North Okanagan is such a great place to live, work and play. This is a regular, full-time position (35 hours/week) with a wage range of $38.73 to $44.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, as well as an extensive benefits package and compressed work schedule. To apply, please visit our website at rdno.ca/careers and submit your resume, cover letter and any corresponding information in PDF format quoting Competition No. 26-18. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026. Job Description We thank all interested applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone or email enquiries please.

What you’ll do

The Solid Waste Technician is responsible for sampling, monitoring, and data compilation for solid waste management functions. They ensure efficient program delivery and compliance with environmental legislation regarding landfill operations.

Requirements

Requires a diploma in environmental technology, science, or water quality and a valid BC driver's license. A minimum of two years of experience in environmental or solid waste management within local government or an engineering firm is required.

Benefits

• Extensive benefits package • Compressed work schedule

Other relevant skills

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• Environmental Monitoring
• Sample Collection
• Data Compilation
• Landfill Operations
• Leachate Management
• Landfill Gas Management
• Organics Composting
• Laboratory Result Interpretation
• Instrumentation
• Environmental Legislation

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Government & Public Sector
• Engineering
• Science & Research