Summer Student - Waste Management (Planning and Collections)
Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.
As a summer student at Halton, you will gain the experience you need to build a bright future by working alongside experts in their field.
This position will be required to work 100% in person, on site.
Posting ID: 3659
Department: Public Works
Division: Waste Management
Pay Range:
1st Term - $20.11
2nd Term - $21.12
3rd Term - $22.17
4th Term - $23.28
Job Type: Student
Contract Duration: May 5, 2025 to August 29, 2025
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Halton Waste Management Site - 5400 Regional Road 25, Oakville
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: December 20, 2024
Application Deadline: January 10, 2025
To be eligible to apply for a summer student position, you must meet the following criteria:
- Legally entitled to work in Canada as a student.
- In possession of a Social Insurance Number (card) at time of hire.
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis and returning to school in the fall of 2025.
Job Summary
The successful candidate in this position will work in the Public Works department supporting staff members with a variety of responsibilities within the Waste Management – Planning and Collections group.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide waste diversion services for community events (races; festivals; fairs; charity events; etc.).
- Prepare waste diversion tools (Wheeled Carts, Blue Boxes, Green Carts, etc.) for community events and other waste management programs.
- Attend community events to set-up waste stations, train waste station volunteers, sort waste at the waste station, transfer waste material to a centralized area, and provide waste management information to event patrons.
- Provide email and phone correspondence with event organizers, in person waste diversion training for event organizers and volunteers.
- Assist with Green Cart program implementation at multi-residential buildings, including preparation of education materials, resource delivery and staffing resident information sessions.
- Assist with waste audits and waste assessments.
- Monitor of waste setouts in Halton Region and communicating with homeowners, businesses and other service locations regarding proper waste placement.
- Distribute waste pamphlets and information packages door to door.
- Assist with the automated wheeled cart program.
- Assist Waste Management staff with other program and waste collection requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree or diploma in Environmental Studies or related field.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- High comfort level handling recycling and waste.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and Access).
Preferred
- Previous customer service experience in a similar setting.
- Excellent computer skills and a mechanical aptitude.
- Knowledge of Halton Region’s waste programs and proficient with the acceptable items lists for the Blue Box recycling and Green Cart organics program.
- Strong interest in environmental initiatives.
Working/ Employment Conditions
Working Conditions
- The incumbent must be able to perform all the necessary physical tasks associated with the position.
- This position requires work to be performed in inclement weather conditions and challenging terrain (steep, slippery slopes) and requires heavy lifting in excess of up to 50lbs.
- Availability for regular work from Monday to Saturdays is also required. Work shifts will be scheduled based on requirements to support events and functions outside of regular business hours.
- Must have a pair of CSA green patch steel toed safety boots.
Employment Conditions
- The incumbent will be required to drive a Regional vehicle and will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s license and a driver’s abstract, by their first day of employment.
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.
