Job Description
Labourer, Waste Management
Public Works - Waste Management
Contract Part-Time; 12 Months
Hourly Rate: $27.98 - $29.33 per hour
Hours of work: Tues: 8:30am-5:00pm; Thurs: 9:30am-5:00pm; Fri: 8:30am-4:00pm; Sat: 8:30am-5:00pm
Location: Onsite at 109 Industrial Road, Bolton
CUPE LOCAL 966 - Public Works
The role:
This position provides essential front-line support for Community Recycling Centers (CRC), ensuring smooth platform operations and timely management of vehicle traffic entering and exiting the CRC. It also serves as the primary contact for residents' questions and assistance. Additionally, the role involves guiding residents on proper waste disposal and maintaining cleanliness and order at the CRCs during daily operations, while assisting the Sub-Foreperson throughout the day.
What you will do in this role:
- Direct activities and customers to ensure vehicles and materials are dumped in an orderly and safe manner at Community Recycling Centres, Transfer Stations and/or Compost Facilities.
- Maintain cleanliness and appearance of site and buildings.
- Load and unload supplies and equipment from trucks.
- Maintain and clean heavy equipment.
- Provide prompt and efficient customer service.
- Perform winter maintenance including snow clearing and landscaping duties as required.
- Maintain a neat appearance and performs duties in a way that conveys a "positive image" of the Region of Peel.
What the role requires:
- Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent with six (6) months job related experience.
- Able to operate and maintain a variety of manual and power equipment.
- Written and verbal communications skills.
- Capable of accurately completing required forms and reports.
- Possess a Class “G” license in good standing.
- Job testing may be required.
- Mechanical aptitude with willingness to work outside, hands on in all types of weather conditions and within compost facility.
Nice to Have:
- A valid "DZ" license in good standing would be considered an asset.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are currently in the CUPE Local 966-Public Works bargaining unit.
Interview: Our recruitment process may include video conference technology.
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At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning, water & wastewater, regional roads, and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.ca/transition.
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.
About Us
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.
We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca
Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
