Solid Waste Disposal Labourer - Seasonal

The Town of the Blue Mountains is hiring a Seasonal Solid Waste Disposal Labourer in Clarksburg, ON. Responsibilities include maintaining the Waste Disposal Site, assisting with waste sorting, operating light equipment, and providing customer service to patrons. Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least two years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to safety protocols.
Located within the traditional land of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee and Wendat-Wyandot-Wyandotte peoples, the Town of The Blue Mountains is a four-season community with stunning natural features, including the Niagara Escarpment, Beaver Valley and the Georgian Bay shoreline. Internationally recognized as a four-season tourism destination, The Blue Mountains offers a high-quality lifestyle that caters to families looking to build a solid foundation, adventurers looking to go off the beaten path and relaxation seekers taking in and experiencing the very best the area has to offer.
The Town is looking for people with a shared commitment to building a sustainable community, as well as shared values of integrity, inclusivity, excellence, accountability, and stewardship for the well-being of our residents.
Come gain a unique experience in the 2nd fastest growing municipality in Canada!

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Solid Waste Disposal, the Solid Waste Labourer is responsible for the day-to-day upkeep and maintenance of the municipal Waste Disposal Site. This role entails assisting with waste sorting, supporting patrons in navigating the site, and operating light duty powered equipment under safe operating practices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist with the general maintenance and care of Disposal Site operations, including composting, depot recycling, managing electronic and hazardous waste, and landfilling municipal solid waste.
• Aid patrons and the public with site navigation and respectfully communicate waste sorting rules.
• Inspect waste loads and guide patrons in classifying waste, requiring an excellent understanding of waste types and sorting requirements.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with patrons about site and division programs, policies, and procedures.
• Perform tasks such as litter collection, sorting household hazardous waste, cleaning the shop and yard, assisting with record-keeping and sampling, and other assigned town duties, including cleaning up roadside litter or dumped waste in community locations.
• Operate various light-powered equipment like RTVs with attachments, lawnmowers, chainsaws, and hand tools necessary for site maintenance and repair.
• Act as a backup for the scale attendant, managing cash transactions, and operating scale software accurately.
• Maintain logs and records as necessary for operations tracking and reporting.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols and municipal waste management standards.
• Promote a high standard of customer service to the public and internal customers.
• Performs other duties as required.

What you will need:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years work experience in a labour or team environment
• Proficiency in using various maintenance and repair tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong verbal communication skills for interacting with patrons and team members.
• Ability to follow structured instructions and standard operational procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating cooperation and flexibility in assignments.
• Effective organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities within set deadlines.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR/AED certificate preferred.

What we offer:
This is a seasonal full time opportunity at the Town. The hourly rate for this role is $23.98 - $28.06 (2024 Rate). The Town also offers the following to our employees:
• Perks & Discounts
• Wellness Programs
• OMERS
• Work / Life Flexibility
• Professional Development & Education Opportunities

The submission deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. on March 19th, 2024.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Personal information provided by the applicants is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.