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Cowichan Valley Regional District
Solid Waste Logistics Superintendent
(Exempt Position)
Solid Waste Operations
Recycling & Waste Management Division, Operations Department
Cowichan Valley Regional District
Located on Vancouver Island just 50 km north of Victoria and 30 km south of Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including the Quw'utsun, Malahat, Ts'uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz'uminus, Lyackson, Pauquachin, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht Nations. Local First Nations Peoples have stewarded the lands, waters, plants, and animals of this region since beyond time immemorial. The CVRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 95,000. The picturesque Cowichan Valley offers a warm climate and numerous parks, recreational, cultural, and social opportunities such as majestic mountains, the rugged West Coast Trail, serene lakes, and one of the world’s tallest free-standing timber rail trestles.
The Opportunity:
Do you have a passion for leading operational teams and ensuring essential community services run safely, smoothly and efficiently? We are seeking a results‑driven professional with strong leadership capabilities, sound judgment, and a commitment to high‑quality service to join the CVRD in the key role of Solid Waste Logistics Superintendent.
If you are a proven innovative leader with the ability to inspire teams, solve operational challenges, and deliver reliable, customer‑focused services, we invite you to bring your expertise to this critical regional role. This position reports to the Manager, Solid Waste Operations.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Degree in a related field from a recognized university
- Training in Leadership and Management
- Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) training/certificate
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in logistics and/or managing and leading a fleet in waste management operations or similar multi-faceted operations, including managing staff, preferably in a unionized environment
- Experience in strategic and daily operational route planning, scheduling, tracking budgets, data analysis, and writing reports
- Experience with project management, procurement, asset management, monitoring contracts, and supervising contractors
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
- Class 3 BC Driver’s License with Air Endorsement
- First Aid Level II Certification
Please see the job description at careers-cvrd.icims.com for the full job details and qualifications.
What We Offer:
- Salary range of $96,430.96 to $112,725.48 per year, commensurate with education, training and experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, and insurance benefits, pension, and paid vacation
- Full time, 35 hours per week and the opportunity to participate in the CVRD’s Flex Time Program
To Apply:
If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding career, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence at the application link below by the date indicated.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you require an accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at hr@cvrd.bc.ca to communicate your accommodation needs. Please include the position title and competition number.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026, at 4:30 pm
Applications: Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at careers-cvrd.icims.com
Competition Number: 26089-E
