Intern: Ontario Blue Box Field Audit | Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Manager, National Material Quality, the Operations Intern – MQ&I is responsible for providing field support to the material quality audit teams. This will include working in the field in various locations around Ontario supporting audits related to Preconditioning Facility (PCF) performance, Producer Reporting and residential curbside collection studies. In this role, the Intern will ensure adherence to sampling, audit, and health and safety protocols, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. This is a contract position, salaried paid and requires residency in Canada.

This position requires residency in the Cambridge area to facilitate working on-site, as well the ability for occasional travel within Ontario.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops a thorough understanding of CM’s sampling, auditing, and monitoring protocols and procedures.  

Ensures the work is completed safely, and in accordance with CM and facility Health & Safety protocols. 

Ensures that audit protocols and procedures are always followed correctly, consistently, and efficiently.  

Ensures the field audit deliverables are provided in a timely fashion.  

Ensures the audit facilities are maintained in a clean and safe state.  

Ensures the audit data collection, recording, and reporting are accurate.  

Participates in the execution of sampling, and auditing which may include:  

Coordinating the collection of samples of inbound and outbound materials at pre-conditioning facilities,   

Auditing (i.e. hand sorting materials for composition analysis) of pre- and post-processed Blue Box materials and residual materials at post-collection partner facilities and/or dedicated audit facilities,   

Observation of audits undertaken by stakeholders,  

Testing and refinement of auditing protocols and plans, and 

Surveying of residential curbside blue box participation (materials at the curb, fullness of bins).   

Represents CM in a professional manner inside and outside of CM audit facilities.  

Identifies continuous improvement opportunities within the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Post secondary education/Bachelor’s degree in an environmental field, business, project management and/or waste management are an asset.

Direct experience or knowledge of Blue Box recycling programs, stewardship programs, or related field is an asset.

An equivalent combination of education, and experiences may be considered.

Experience

Experience in waste or recycling audits is an asset.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

Preference will be given to candidates with a strong understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and the ability to communicate and apply AI technologies effectively within a business context.

Excellent attention to detail and strong focus on information accuracy.  

Ability to motivate others in a team-oriented, and collaborative environment.  

Competent working with numbers.  

This role involves physical work (e.g. standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 50lbs).  

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel, SharePoint, Teams.  

Comfortable with written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.  

Able to relay analytical observations.   

Excellent organizational skills and time management.  

Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.  

 WORKING CONDITIONS

All CM employees work 40 hours per week.

This role requires field work (approximately 90% field work, 10% work from a Canadian home office) resulting in some scheduling variability to accommodate operational needs. 

This role also involves regular overnight travel to sites throughout Ontario, anticipated to be a total of 4-weeks, of 2-weeks at a time during the 4-month internship. 

Extra or flexible hours may be required on occasion. The job demands that the incumbent have a flexible work schedule with periods of uneven workload.  

This role involves working in facilities that are subject to hot/cold weather conditions, loud machinery and dusty/dirty environments.

A valid Driver’s license is required, and comprehensive vehicle insurance is required.  

Based in Ontario with the ability to travel within the province.

PAY TRANSPARENCY 

Expected Compensation: 

A salary of $14,700 for the 4-month term.

The salary listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects working full-time hours.

Job Vacancy Reason 

This is a new 4-month internship role.

Artificial Intelligence 

AI is not used during our hiring processes.  

Applicant and Interviewee Communication 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted. 

Applicants who have been interviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview. 

Record Retention  

Job posting records and associated application forms will be retained for at least three years.  

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers, Circular Materials develops, implements, and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation, deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection, management, promotion and education, and reporting.  

Together, we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected, recycled, and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada, we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economy, benefiting both people and the environment.  

Learn more at circularmaterials.ca.  

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer, seeking team members with a diversity of thought, skills, experiences, culture, and ethnicity to help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organization operating across Canada, our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.  

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:  

51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women. 

53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities. 

97% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.  

95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.   

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.  As part of our commitment to reconciliation, Circular Materials is working to advance Indigenous representation and partnerships within our organization and across our programs.  We acknowledge that Circular Materials operates on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations, and we recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous rights, governance, and contributions in the workplace and beyond. 

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes, upon contacting [email protected]. This email is only used for accommodation requests.