Manager, Strategic Talent Pipeline - Post-Collection Operations & Environmental / Waste Engineering

Position Summary

Waste Connections is seeking a strategic and driven recruiting leader to build and sustain a long-term talent pipeline for our post-collection operations, including landfills and recycling facilities. This role will focus on identifying and attracting leadership and technical engineering talent, developing internship and college recruiting programs, and partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with our operational needs and goals. This position is located in our corporate office located in The Woodlands, TX.

Key Responsibilities :

Talent Strategy & Pipeline Development

• Design and execute a long-term recruiting strategy to attract leadership and engineering talent for post-collection assets.
• Build relationships with universities, technical schools, and industry organizations to create a sustainable pipeline of early-career and experienced candidates.
• Develop and manage internship programs with clear learning outcomes, timelines, and conversion goals.
• Partner with corporate and region engineering, region recruiting managers, hiring managers and operational leaders to forecast talent needs and align recruiting efforts with business priorities.

Recruitment Execution

Program Management & Collaboration

Qualifications

Preferred Attributes

What you'll get from us :

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.