Waste Management Technician
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Waste Management Technician
CITY OF PETERBOROUGH A diversified and active community with a population of approximately 75,000 people offers excellent opportunities for growth, as well as higher learning at Trent University and Fleming College. The City of Peterborough is currently seeking: WASTE MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN (Summer Student – May to August 2015) Utility Services Department/Waste Management Division File #: 15-T-19 Job Details: The Waste Management Division is seeking a student who is both resourceful and outgoing, with an interest in environmental protection and basic waste management knowledge. You will assist in taking telephone and on-line orders for the City’s compost, schedule daily deliveries, arrange for payments, etc. You will be able to converse with residents about the benefits of compost, how to use it, etc. Surveys of past compost users may be required. Other duties may include basic assessments of blue boxes and public space recycling bins, research/support of the City’s multi-residential recycling program, tracking waste and recycling set out and participation rates, researching and updating the database for multi-residential and business sector recycling, doing website updates, and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Candidates must be a post secondary student returning to school or a graduate (within the last 6 months) of a post secondary institution. Interested candidates should have strong research skills, well developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively correspond with the public; proven organization skills with good attention to detail; Requires an individual who has a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license and must have access to a vehicle to fulfill the duties of the position. Strong computer skills, particularly with MS Office are essential. Candidate must be prepared to provide proof of education. Hourly Rate: $14.86 Qualified applicants are invited to submit a résumé and cover letter, quoting file number 15-T-19 no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12th, 2015 to: City of Peterborough, Human Resources Division, City Hall, 500 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3R9. Fax: (705) 742-7021 [email protected] The City of Peterborough is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's goods, services and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation. The personal information submitted for employment is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. We thank you for your application, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. www.peterborough.ca/jobs