SWANA Young Professionals (YP)
Join a dynamic and progressive group of young professionals in the solid waste industry
SWANA Ontario Young Professionals are a group of individuals, aged 35 or under, who represent the future of the solid waste industry in Ontario.
The Ontario Chapter of SWANA proudly boasts the largest organized group of Young Professionals of any Canadian Chapter. This engaged group is open to any individuals under 35 working or studying the waste management.
Connect with us on Twitter! @ontarioYPs
SWANA Ontario Young Professionals are a group of individuals, aged 35 or under, who represent the future of the solid waste industry in Ontario.
The Ontario Chapter of SWANA proudly boasts the largest organized group of Young Professionals of any Canadian Chapter. This engaged group is open to any individuals under 35 working or studying the waste management.
Connect with SWANA Ontario on LinkedIn !
Check out the photos from the recent County of Simcoe Workshop and City of Barrie Landfill Site, Busch Systems and Greenwell Plastics Tours .
YP Spring Workshop – Agenda- June |
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| 9:00 -9:30am | Registration & Coffee/cold drinks |
| 9:15-9:35am | Welcome and Kick-Off |
| 9:35-10:15am | Region of Peel’s Waste Education Programs Presentation Speaker : TBA |
| 10:15-10:45am | YP Networking Special Event |
| 10:45am-11:15am | Community Recycling Centre Private vs Public Operating Model Presentation Speaker: Daina Conley, Manager of CRC Operations, Region of Peel |
| 11:15-11:45am | Friendlier Reusable Food Packaging Presentation |
| 11:45-12:30pm | Lunch & Bus Loading |
| 1:00-1:45pm | Region of Peel Heart Lake CRC Tour |
| 2:00- 3:00pm | Walkers – Gro Bark Processing Plant Tour |
| 3:30 | Bus return to Peel HQ |
“Being a YP gives you a special opportunity to connect with both new and experienced professionals from all across the waste industry. I enjoy being a YP because the social and networking events promote collaborative learning amongst peers in an easy-going and relaxed environment.”
— L. Quinn, Landfill Systems Technologist, City of Barrie
YPs are passionate about the environment, the solid waste industry, and helping each other succeed. Eager to offer advice, brainstorm ideas, develop solutions, share challenges and opportunities, and support each other.
WE ARE MOTIVATED
WE ARE COMMITTED
WE ARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF SWANA
Benefits of Joining SWANA Young Professionals (YP)
Our YP group is affiliated with both the SWANA Ontario Chapter and SWANA North America, and has numerous benefits including:
- Access to educational workshops and events just for YPs.
- Discounted SWANA Membership fees
- Access to SWANA Chapter professional development courses
- Information on special events and industry-leading conferences
- Ability to network with other public and private sector YPs in Ontario
- Exclusive tours of MRFs, SSO facilities, landfills, MHSW sites, and more
- Opportunity to build industry knowledge by learning from experts
- Opportunities to participate in fun and educational community events with other YPs
“Knowledge isn’t always gained from books or reports — sometimes a conversation is the best way to transfer knowledge. Being a YP allows for the opportunity of transferred knowledge through social and networking events with people who have lots of industry experience.”
— T. Shimkoff, Business Development, RWDI
Thank you to the City of Toronto Waste Management Service Staff for hosting the YP September 2022 Workshop and Walking Tour!
Goals of the Ontario Chapter Young Professionals
Recruitment, development, and involvement of YPs are critical to the future of SWANA — and the Ontario Chapter YPs are dedicated to helping each other advance professionally.
Our Regional Representatives and Workshop Event Committee members are focused on the success of the SWANA YPs.
YP Event Committee Members
Nicholas Lidstone, Routeware Inc.
Laurel Hoffarth, Waste Connections
Elizabeth Duguay, Walker Industries
Christy Jamieson, GFL
