Landfill Technicians

The Lesser Slave Regional Waste Management Services Commission seeks seasonal Landfill Technicians for the approximate period of May to September 2022. Reporting to the Landfill Manager or designated supervisor, Landfill Technicians are responsible for operation and grounds maintenance of the landfill facility on a daily basis.

For this season in particular, this role will support the rollout of the Commission’s home composting program pilot.

These positions will report to the Lesser Slave River Regional Landfill located west of Slave Lake at Wagner Alberta, working a 40-hour workweek based on a rotating schedule including weekends.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Responsibilities

Duties may include (but are not limited to):

Participates in education and awareness activities for the home composting pilot program

Coordinates approved elements of the communication plan, refining based on outcomes

Liaises with the public encouraging recycling initiatives and waste-reduction, home composting, and selected material recovery programs

Researches and creates promotional materials for programs above

Monitors patron incoming and outgoing materials

Operates the office computer software for the scale tracking, inclusive of reporting requirements

Performs duties associated with seasonal ground maintenance utilizing hand and motorized equipment

Opportunities for skill development such as safe equipment operation and maintenance, program research/design/implementation

Other duties as required

Requirements:

Qualifications

Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s licence required (Class 1 licence an asset)

Grade 12 high school diploma

Ability to perform duties requiring physical labor

Strong computer skills and internet research aptitude

Strong interpersonal skills with co-workers and the public

Must be able to get to/from the WMF independently

First Aid/CPR certification – asset

Environmental educational background – asset

Equipment experience – asset

Salary Range: $16.93 - $23.46/hour, dependent upon education and experience

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit in confidence to recruitment (@) mdlsr.ca referencing Competition #RLT2022 in the subject line. This competition will remain open until May 13, 2022 or until suitable candidates are found.

The MD thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Apr 27, 2022
Closing Date: May 13, 2022