📍 _Castaic, CA | Chiquita Canyon Landfill_ 💼 _Full-Time | On-Site | Environmental Compliance_ 💰 _Salary: $110,000 – $130,000 annually + 20% Bonus (Stock & Equity)_ At **Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: WCN)** , we’re not just the leading waste services provider in North America — we’re a team of passionate, driven individuals who believe in making a difference. We value integrity, respect, and a culture where your voice is heard and your contributions matter. **Why Join Us?** + **Culture** : Empowered, self-directed professionals thrive here. + **Integrity** : We do what we say — for our customers and our team. + **Respect** : We honor our people, our communities, and our environment. + **Growth** : We invest in your development and offer long-term career paths. **About the Role** We are seeking a **highly motivated, safety-focused, and results-driven Environmental Specialist** to join our Regional Compliance Team at **Chiquita Canyon Landfill** . This role is ideal for someone with 3–6 years of experience in environmental compliance who thrives in a hands-on, field-based role. **What You’ll Do** + Oversee environmental compliance activities including audits, inspections, monitoring, and reporting. + Interpret and track site permits, regulatory orders, and ensure timely reporting. + Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and support permit renewals and updates. + Analyze groundwater, wastewater, and stormwater data; support environmental reporting (e.g., SPCC, SWPPP, GHG, Title V). + Coordinate and manage third-party consultants and contractors. + Conduct internal inspections and support site visits and audits. + Develop and deliver training, SOPs, and compliance documentation. + Work in field conditions including exposure to landfill gas, odors, noise, and weather extremes. **What You Bring** + Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental or Civil Engineering, Geology, or related field. + 3–6 years of relevant environmental compliance experience. + Strong knowledge of California environmental regulations. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and technical reporting. + Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. + Willingness to travel (5%) and work occasional weekends. + Valid driver’s license and ability to use personal vehicle for site visits. **Work Environment** + This is a **5-day on-site role** with occasional travel and fieldwork. + You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to environmental stewardship and operational excellence. **To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.** **We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".** **Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.**