Student, Waste Operations Labourer - Kitchener, Canada - Region of Waterloo

Region of Waterloo

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Kitchener, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Job Req ID:700
Department:
Waterloo A (Waste Operations)Student, Waste Operations Labourer

Job Number:700
Job Type:
Student

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Temp Contract Length: 4 months
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Location: 1516 Glasgow St

Waste Operations Centre

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Job Category: Other

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Number of Positions:2

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Department: Waterloo A (Waste Operations)
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Division: Engineering and Environmental Services

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Hours of Work: 40

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Union: OTHER

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Grade: Student Grade 06

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Salary Range: $18.14
Our Story:

Committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations, the Region of Waterloo is an inclusive, thriving and sustainable region of connected rural and urban communities with global reach. Our mission is to serve, engage and inspire, by delivering quality services to a diverse population of 630,000+, while creating a healthy, collaborative environment of learning, respect and innovation.
This is a place where employees are valued and recognized for their talents and contributions to our success. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We are looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Duties/Responsibilities

Performs general litter control, landscaping, and maintenance duties on landfill sites, facilities, and properties.
Assists customers with unloading Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) at the HHW depot; assists with preparing HHW for disposal.
Performs general cleaning and maintenance duties.
Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping.
Ability to lift, handle and carry equipment, supplies, and materials weighing up to 23 kg.
Works outdoors at Regional landfill sites and properties; follows Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures and uses personal protective equipment (e.g., raingear, protective clothing or safety equipment, gloves, safety boots, safety glasses) to mitigate risks associated with heat, cold, rain, wind, dust, noise, odours from the landfill, hazardous or toxic waste.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, plus one year of general labour experience.
Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, and related legislation (e.g., health and safety).
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and members of the public.
Functional knowledge of the safe operation and use of equipment related to job duties.
Ability to support and demonstrate the Region's values.
Please note

- secondary level, though not full-time students, are eligible for related student employment opportunities, where an appropriate match exists i.e. full-time employee in Community Services taking part-time courses to become a caseworker is eligible for a summer student caseworker position.

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