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Assistant Technical
Public Works - Waste Management
Casual Position
Hourly Rate: $29.18/hour
Work mode: On-Site
Location: 7795 Torbram Road, Brampton
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

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

What The Role Requires

• Completed high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Display a keen interest in waste management and environmental education.
• Possess a valid G driver's licence in good standing.
• Working knowledge and experience with Hansen Software an asset.
• Willingness and comfortable to engage confidently as a subject matter expert with members of the public.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Polished customer service skills and strong communication skills both orally and via written work.

Location: 7795 Torbram Road, Brampton
Hours of Work: 35 hours
Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.
As part of the Region’s 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.
New employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/ , or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.
About Us
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. The Region of Peel delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.
We’re 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 s ince 1974, we’ve 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® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, the Region of Peel 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 Region of Peel, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than the Region of Peel.
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 [email protected] .
Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s 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.