Waste Audit – Team Lead

AET is seeking a Waste Audit – Team Lead based in Kitchener, ON, with extensive travel across Canada and the U.S. The role involves leading field-based waste audits, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should have experience in environmental studies, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position requires hands-on work, with varying hours and potential overnight travel.
Location:
Travel throughout Canada and United States (based in Ontario)

Compensation:
This position offers an expected salary range of $55,000 – $62,000. Placement within the range will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications.

Reports To:
Waste Audit Manager and Manager of Waste Analytics and Development

Direct Reports:
None

Indirect Reports:
Waste Audit Technicians (project-based)

About AET Group

AET Group is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting, auditing and scientific services firm committed to creating sustainable solutions across the built and natural environments. Headquartered in Kitchener Ontario with work across Canada and the United States. Our work spans more than 13 service areas including waste management and environmental auditing.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Waste Audit – Team Lead to support and coordinate waste audit teams in the field. This role is field based and involves regular travel across Ontario, throughout Canada and occasionally into the United States. You will lead waste audit activities, direct and support Waste Audit Technicians, and serve as the primary on site contact for Project Managers.

Hours vary based on project demands. Early mornings, weekend work and overnight travel may be required. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys being hands on, thrives in fast-paced field environments, and brings strong leadership capability along with a passion for environmental work.

What You’ll Be Doing

Approximately 75 percent of your time will involve fieldwork:
• Lead and participate in on site waste audits following AET protocols and client requirements
• Collect, sort, weigh and categorize waste materials safely and accurately
• Ensure proper labelling and data integrity
• Support audits across residential single and multi family, industrial, commercial, institutional, landfill and material recovery facilities

In addition you will:
• Act as the on-site lead and primary contact for Project Managers
• Coordinate and motivate waste audit team members
• Prepare project materials, PPE and equipment prior to audit start
• Oversee site setup and logistics and ensure compliance with safety protocols
• Complete data entry and verify data accuracy
• Assist with preliminary data review and audit summaries
• Support quality assurance tasks, special projects and field coordination needs

Qualifications

You will thrive here if you are a confident field leader who enjoys coaching others, problem solving on site and ensuring high quality work and safety standards.

Education and Experience
• Post secondary education in Environmental Studies or related field preferred
• One to two years of waste audit or field operations experience preferred
• Prior waste or recycling audit exposure considered an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Excel and Word required
• Experience driving a truck and trailer preferred

Skills and Attributes
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Leadership ability with a supportive coaching style
• Strong problem solving, organization and time-management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Solid understanding of health and safety practices and hazard awareness
• Positive attitude, adaptable, dependable and committed to learning

Licences and Travel
• Valid Ontario G licence with clean drivers abstract
• Ability to travel within Ontario, throughout Canada and occasionally into the United States
• Comfort with early mornings, overnight travel and weekend work when required

Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 20 kilograms
• Standing, walking, twisting and handling materials for extended periods
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Personal Protective Equipment PPE must be used at all times while performing field activities. AET provides:
• Half mask respirator, safety glasses, gloves, hard hat and reflective vest

CSA approved safety boots are required and reimbursed after successful completion of probation.

Key Competencies

Integrity
: Honest, ethical, and trustworthy

Dependability:
Reliable and accountable, with strong follow-through

Attention to Detail:
Diligent and thorough in task execution

Teamwork:
Cooperative and respectful with colleagues

Why Join AET?

At AET, our people are the heart of our success. We offer more than just a job—we provide a rewarding, purpose-driven career in a supportive, collaborative environment.

AET Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member feels respected and supported. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a hands-on, environmentally conscious team player who’s excited by the idea of travelling and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

This position is a current vacancy.