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Company: City of Edmonton
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Government, Nonprofit, Education

Description

The Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) is a unique collection of waste processing and research facilities that is owned and operated by the City of Edmonton. The Integrated Processing and Transfer Facility (IPTF) is where waste arrives and is divided into three separate waste streams: organics processing, biofuels production and landfill.  We are looking for people across all our rich diversity to join the EWMC's crew as a Transfer Station Attendant. You will succeed in this position if you work well on a team and can communicate in a respectful and inclusive way.

What will you do?

  • Screen waste and greet customers
  • Answer questions and direct customers to proper drop off locations
  • Traffic control in and outside the IPTF facility
  • Clean and wash inside the IPTF facility
  • Perform general landscaping duties and litter control
  • Clear snow on walkways
  • Ensure the project abides by any applicable City of Edmonton Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Standards and Guidelines
  • Ensure the highest standards of performance are maintained according to the safety program or site safety program
  • Attend and participate in safety meetings and advise of any health and safety concerns
Qualifications

  • Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade 
  • One (1) year experience in customer service or waste service

Skills Required for Success:

  • Knowledge of toxic materials and WHMIS training 
  • Well developed interpersonal communication skills
  • Knowledge of OH&S Regulations
  • Ability to problem solve, adapt to new circumstances and overcome challenges
  • Ability to deal with customers in a courteous and professional manner including the ability to resolve issues with unsatisfied customers
  • Excellent verbal and written skills including the ability to understand, execute and relay instruction
  • Ability to train and instruct others
  • Ability to assess incoming materials for acceptability and to screen out different types of waste and hazardous materials
  • Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) 
  • Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

  • Compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including being fit-tested for and wearing a N95 respirator and steel-toed boots, is a requirement of this position
  • Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
  • Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

  • Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform moderate labor (shoveling snow, litter collection, extensive standing, walking)

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 Temporary Full-Time position for up to 11 months

Successful candidates on this posting may be eligible for recall in the 2027 season

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary:  $25.935 - $34.208 (Hourly); $54,152.280 - $71,426.300 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: SL/RF

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Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation

Classification Title: Labourer II
Posting Date: May 04, 2026
Closing Date: May 11, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): EWMC (Edmonton Waste Management Centre), IPTF Site 480, 250 Aurum Rd Edmonton T6S 1G9


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