Community Relations Manager, Waste Management

Waste Management is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management, recycling and environmental services in North America. As an industry leader, we commit our knowledge and experience to stewardship of the environment, tackling tough issues such as recycling and waste diversion, providing renewable energy and resource conservation and safe collection and disposal of waste. We are an environmental company. Most of all, we have truly professional people who are committed to environmental integrity. After all, we live here, too.

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our team. As a key member of our Project Management Team the Community Relations Manager will serve as a company representative in the community. The position will focus on developing, managing and implementing community relations plans and programs as well as media relations and public affairs support.

Responsibilities:

  • Identifies business objectives that have community relations implications both short term and long term in the context of the project.
  • Develops and implements community relations plans, strategies and programs to support identified business objectives as well as builds positive relations within the community.
  • Working with the business unit, develops and manages a strategic community investment program. This includes the WM Charitable Giving Program, Community Sponsorships, and the Employee Volunteer Program with an emphasis on Education and Environment.
  • Develops and implements strategic community outreach programs which emphasize and promote education. Target audiences include schools, colleges, universities, service clubs, community associations, seniors, church groups, and environmental groups.
  • Working with the business unit, develops, oversees, and tracks community relations budget and spending.
  • Represents WM in the local community.
  • Cultivates and enhances community partnerships by attending and participating in public events, meetings and other programs on behalf of the organization.
  • Monitors local community issues and proposes WM involvement as appropriate.
  • Oversees and coordinates the implementation of grassroots/mobilization campaigns as needed.
  • Develops and coordinates the preparation and delivery of information, including advertising and electronic communications, fact sheets, newsletters, photographs, scripts and/or tape recordings in order to keep the public informed of company programs, accomplishments, or point of view.
  • Acts as liaison between local media and Waste Management.

Qualifications:

  • University degree or equivalent combination of training and experience in Community Relations or related discipline
  • Minimum 5 years Community Relations or related experience
  • Excellent communication skills – verbal, written and active listening
  • Superior interpersonal skills – ability to interact successfully with a cross section of community representatives
  • Sound judgment and decision making skills
  • Strong management skills in working with internal staff and outside consultants/vendors
  • Experience in managing a budget
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to create and present company presentations
  • Proven experience as a company or project spokesperson
  • Experience in responding to and being proactive with the media
  • High ethical standards with a demonstrated ability to foster and build trust within the community
  • Professional, diplomatic, high energy
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solver
  • Meeting/facilitation skills
  • Bilingualism an asset (French)

To apply please submit your resume to CdnCareers@wm.com or fax to Human Resources: 866 496 1127, quoting file # EC07-038A in the subject line of your email or fax.

Waste Management is an equal opportunity employer.