Waste Collection Services Co-Op Student

Posted:Thursday, June 29, 2023

Job Number: COOP-23-27

Job Type: Co-op, Temporary Full-time, Up to 4 Months, Union

Position Closing Date: Friday, July 14, 2023

Choose Barrie

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.

Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.

Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.

The Opportunity

The Solid Waste Operations Branch is a branch within the Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Department. This branch is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's Landfill site, which includes non-hazardous solid waste disposal, household hazardous waste receiving and disposal, leaf and yard waste disposal and composting, and solid waste collection and disposal. Responsibilities also include the operation of the scalehouse, which is the first point of contact for customers and waste entering the landfill site. The Waste Collections Services Section is responsible for waste collection services and related programs in the City of Barrie including the curbside collection of all waste related materials, multi residential collection services, and various waste collection and management initiatives.

The Successful Applicant To This Position Will Assist The Solid Waste Operations Branch, Waste Collections Section With Performing The Following Tasks

• Conduct research and update waste related data
• Manage inventory of promotional and educational supplies as well as onsite waste and recycling containers
• Assist with Multi-Residential waste management programs, including the Organics Program and Front-End Garbage Program, which may include lobby display setup and operation, bin deliveries, and the collection and analysis of program performance data.
• Conduct inspections and collects data on public space waste bins
• Reconcile material type data and reports provided by the curbside collection contract service provider with City of Barrie data
• Assist with Educational Outreach Events related to responsible waste management practices
• Respond, document, and report on issues relating to improper waste disposal and collection contract issues
• Assist with waste audits

Our Culture And Qualifications Of The Job

Corporate Culture

• Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Currently enrolled in or is a student in a recognized College or University*
• Enrolled in a a recognized College or University Co-op program
• Minimum of 16 years of age or turning 16 by the end of the calendar year and must have attended one of the academic establishments listed above the year in which they are applying for employment and/or returning the following year

Experience

• No Minimum Experience Required

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Dependable, reliable and works well with little supervision
• Computer skills – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
• Comfortable working in a high paced and dynamic working environment
• Self-motivated and work well with a variety of people
• Responsible and professional
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends

Conditions of Employment

• Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Procedure. Existing employees will be grandparented from this requirement.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business

Other Important Information

Work Term: September - December 2023

Wage: $20.43 per hour

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Location: Environmental Centre, 272 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario

The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.