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Lead where your decisions make a difference.This role is located at our new Material Recovery Facility (MRF) near 7940 25 ST NW EDMONTON, AB
Schedule: Works a regular
I. Job Summary
The Quality & Compliance Auditor is responsible for overseeing material quality, regulatory compliance, and reporting accuracy within the MRF. This role plays a critical part in ensuring outbound commodities meet customer specifications, inbound materials align with program requirements, and all reporting obligations are met with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Execute material audits in accordance with Circular Materials Ontario (CMO) protocols, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards.
Interpret and apply evolving regulatory, program, and customer requirements to on site operations.
Serve as the primary on site point of contact for CMO representatives, regulatory bodies, and third party auditors.
Conduct detailed material composition and contamination analysis using standardized sampling methodologies and audit frameworks.
Validate contamination thresholds and performance against contractual KPIs and program standards.
Prepare and deliver accurate, timely audit reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Monitor contamination levels and material quality trends across all streams; identify recurring issues and root causes.
Recommend and support corrective actions to improve material quality, recovery rates, and operational performance.
Partner with operations to address quality issues in real time and influence operational practices based on audit findings.
Lead or support root cause analysis related to quality, compliance, or audit findings.
Act as site lead for audit readiness, external inspections, and ongoing compliance activities.
Ensure adherence to all regulatory, environmental, customer, and program reporting requirements.
Own daily, weekly, and monthly reporting related to quality, residue, inbound/outbound materials, and inventory accuracy.
Ensure accurate data entry, validation, and analysis across audit software, reporting portals, and internal databases.
Analyze performance data to identify opportunities to reduce residue, improve recovery, and optimize operations.
Communicate audit findings and quality insights with professionalism, sound judgment, and accountability.
Provide guidance, training, and ongoing education to sorters, operators, and supervisors on material identification, quality standards, and contamination reduction.
Support onboarding and continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and compliance.
Act as a key liaison between operations, leadership, and external stakeholders on quality related matters.
III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications
3 years of experience in recycling, waste management, manufacturing, or quality assurance environments
B. Preferred Qualifications
None required
IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Climbing
Balancing
Sitting
Hearing
Repetitive Motions
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
☒ Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.
Pay: The expected base pay range for this on-site position in Edmonton is $44,000.00-$55,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for bonus. This position is not for an existing vacancy.
Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a RRSP, and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.
ABOUT WM
WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America.
Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
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In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.
Job Info
Job Identification
2355589
Job Category
Operations Support
Posting Date
11/12/2026
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
Edmonton, AB, Canada
(On-site)
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