Employment Opportunities
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Position: Landfill Attendant
Job Status: Part-Time (Permanent)
Report to: Public Works Manager
Position Summary
The Landfill Attendant is responsible for assisting with the operation of the Conmee Landfill Site and ensuring compliance with applicable landfill regulations, waste diversion programs, and health and safety requirements.
Hours of Work
Summer Schedule
- Wednesdays: 2:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
- Saturdays: 8:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Winter Schedule
- Wednesdays: 12:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
- Saturdays: 8:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicating and implementing work plans as directed by the Public Works Manager to ensure requirements are being met for operational longevity.
- Directing and assisting the public as they enter the landfill site, to ensure incoming waste, including blue box and diversion materials are placed in the appropriate areas; rejecting unacceptable items as prescribed by the Waste Management By-law; documenting quantity and type in the applicable record.
- Educating the public on the reduction, reuse and recycling of waste and promoting the environmental benefits of participating in the waste diversion programs available.
- Recording information collected and preparing forms for submission to Council on a monthly basis. This report will include potential issues, concerns, complaints, civic meter of garbage per day/month or vehicle count.
- Distribution of municipal flyers, notices, and events as directed by the Public Works Manager.
- Ensuring public safety and protection of municipal property through conscientious attention to the condition of the site and facilities; maintaining a safe and orderly flow of traffic.
- Participating in the groundwater monitoring program when necessary.
- Assisting with general ground clean-up activities and a semi-annual larger grounds clean-up (spring/fall).
- Cleaning and maintaining general housekeeping of the landfill shack building, reuse/recyclable areas, sheds and out-house.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of waste diversion regulations and provincial standards.
- Ability to accurately document and record information.
- Effective communication and public relations skills.
- Strong understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Knowledge of WHMIS, workplace hazards, and applicable safety precautions.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Criminal Reference Check.
Rate of Pay
As provided in the CUPE Collective Agreement.
Applications
Interested candidate are invited to submit a written expression of interest, should either apply online or in person at the Township up or you can send an email to the Clerk at conmee@conmee.com or HR assistant at hrassistant@conmee.com
CO-OP STUDENT POSITIONS
Co-op student placements allow students to explore and work in various fields. These placements provide an opportunity to explore working in different jobs. These position may be paid or unpaid depending on the position and funding availability.
Who is eligible?
The co-op student placements are open to senior high school students.
How to apply
If you're interested in applying for placements you should:
- Speak to your co-operative education teacher or co-operative
- Discuss your areas of interest and abilities to ensure an appropriate placement
- Contact the CAO/Clerk to express your interest and potential opportunities
Due date
- approval by Council usually requires 1-2 council meetings (approximately 2-4 weeks)
What workplace placements are available?
- Municipal Administrative Office can provide experience such as:
- accounting
- bookkeeping
- records management
- archives management
- cemetery administration
- asset management
- economic development
- municipal Clerk
- municipal Treasurer
- policy creation and review
- basic business skills
- office management
- co-op positions may also be considered for:
- Public Works
- Volunteer Fire Department
