Weighscale Operator - Casual

Weighscale Operator

Public Works - Waste Management

Casual (No guarantee of hours)

Contract Duration - 12 Months

Hourly Rate: $23.99

Reporting to the Team Lead, Weighscale Operations you will be responsible for the daily operations, including the start up and shut down of the weighscale, data processing equipment, cash handling and balancing.

What You Will Do In This Role

• Other duties as assigned.
• Make appropriate financial transactions.
• Weigh vehicle contents and direct customers to the appropriate location for disposal.
• Adhere to pertinent Regional policies and regulations.
• Create, maintain and distribute end of day reports through proper opening and closing procedures.
• Deal with customer inquiries and incoming telephone calls.

What The Role Requires

• Successful completion of a secondary school diploma combined with one (1) year related experience
• Interpersonal skills to resolve and respond to internal and external clients
• Valid class "G" Ontario License and daily access to a vehicle
• Intermediate knowledge of computer equipment required
• Strong customer service focus with point of sale experience
• Proven organization skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload effectively
• Basic bookkeeping, mathematical and computer skills
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work well under pressure
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply online .

Location: Various Community Recycling Centers across the Region of Peel

Hours of Work : No guarantee hours of work. Must be available to work weekends. Additional evening availability required May through October.

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

You may have seen or heard Peel Region’s presence in the media surrounding the announcement and tabled legislation by the Ford government regarding the structure of our municipal government. At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community, and want to ensure you are informed and up to date. Regardless of governance models that support the residents of Peel, skilled and qualified talent is, and will be, needed to deliver services to the community that we serve. Peel Region remains committed to working with all partners, providing information to inform decisions. For additional information and latest updates about the governance announcement, please visit our News Release webpage.

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.

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’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, 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’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 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 [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.