Job Description

Assistant Technical - Waste Collection

Public Works - Waste Management

Status: Casual

Salary Range: $29.18 - $36.48 per hour

Work mode: Onsite* see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 7795 Torbram Rd., Brampton, ON

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Reporting to the Team Lead, Waste Collection you will be responsible for working with the Waste Collection & Processing and Waste Program Planning teams, the mandate is assisting residents in person by addressing correct curbside set-out times, days, types of containers and acceptable materials.

What you will do in this role:

• Provide on-road support for the implementation of the Region of Peel\'s Bi-weekly Collection Program
• Educate and engage residents at curbside about waste volumes, cart usage and appropriate cart size choice based on household type
• Assist with outreach events at public locations within the Region to demonstrate cart sizes, correct curbside set out and promoting waste sorting and minimization,
• Confidently present to residents the Region\'s sorting and curbside set-out procedures
• Educate and engage residents about waste management issues and help promote the Region\'s various waste minimization programs, specifically the weekly Green Bin program
• Provide on-road support to Waste Collection By-law Enforcement Officers
• Monitor and report on the contracted cart delivery to households
• Provide support directly to residents who may have difficulty with cart set-out or confusion about their bi-weekly collection day
• Document and report all curbside issues and complaints

What the role requires:

• Completed high school diploma or equivalent education
• Display a keen interest in waste management and environmental education
• Willingness to engage confidently as a subject matter expert with members of the public
• Possess a valid G driver\'s licence in good standing
• Working knowledge and experience with Salesforce Software
• Ability to work without direct supervision

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Expert customer service skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and pro-actively managing bias

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• % in lieu of benefits
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion

Work Mode & Job Location: Onsite at 7795 Torbram Rd., Brampton, ON

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. The Ontario government has passed legislation that will dissolve Peel Region on January 1, 2025. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the transition. 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.

As part of the Region\xe2\x80\x99s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

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\xe2\x80\x99re 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 6,500 strong and since 1974, we\xe2\x80\x99ve 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\xc2\xae with the 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\xe2\x80\x99s impactful. We encourage you to in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won\'t find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

The Region of Peel 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.

The Region of Peel 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 .

Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

Region of Peel