environmental technician

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada City of Toronto Full time

Job ID: 46479

Job Category: Engineering & Technical

Division & Section: Solid Waste Management Services, SWM Transfer Stations & Landfill Ops

Work Location: Base Yard: Bermondsey Transfer Station, 188 Bermondsey Road (Please see below for further clarification)

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary (Approximately 12 months) Vacancy

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $ $38.53, Wage Grade 9

Shift Information: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6 pm and/or Saturday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 1

Posting Period: 24-May-2024 to 07-June-2024

These positions may also work out of various locations depending on operational needs such as:

Bermondsey Transfer Station, 188 Bermondsey Road Commissioners Transfer Station, 400 Commissioners Street Disco Transfer Station, 120 Disco Road Dufferin Transfer Station, 35 Vanley Crescent Ingram Transfer Station, 50 Ingram Drive Scarborough Transfer Station, 1 Transfer Place Victoria Park Transfer Station, 3350 Victoria Park Avenue Major Responsibilities:

Household Hazardous Waste Depots:
  • Accepts, collects, and handles household hazardous waste (HHW), electronic waste (WEEE), and other designated wastes brought to a HHW Depot under waste diversion programs developed under the Waste Diversion Transition Act, 2016 and Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016.
  • Determines the identity of chemicals, classifies chemicals into compatible groupings for storage, labels and stores chemicals, and other wastes as received from the public.
  • Conducts inspections of HHW Depots, conducts daily inventories of HHW received, completes manifests and shipping documents, and takes corrective action to ensure compliance with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) and requirements.
  • Interacts with contracted disposal/recycling service providers and communicates with residents on a daily basis.
  • Collects and reports statistics, prepares documentation for manifests, shipping and inventory of chemicals and wastes.
  • Performs chemical tests to categorize unknown chemicals or materials.
  • Provides the public with promotional and educational information through front-line interaction and/or answering inquiries on other solid waste management disposal and recycling options.
  • Determines quantities and orders standard material handling items.
  • Completes requisitions for supervisor's approval.
  • Receives material and checks quantity.
  • Directs part-time staff by providing technical/functional instructions on HHW Depot operating procedures.
  • Utilizes computer systems to input/track HHW and WEEE information into associated databases.
  • Responds to and cleans up chemical and hazardous waste spills.
Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

  1. A degree or diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering/Technology or Environmental Sciences/Studies or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
  2. Experience in the handling, management and treatment of hazardous, electronic waste and other waste materials.
  3. Experience working with Waste Diversion Programs, including Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste (MHSW) and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), developed under the Waste Diversion Transition Act, 2016 and Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016.
  4. Experience with computers and software such as Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, including familiarity with database and spreadsheet software.
You must also have:

  1. Knowledge of general, organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry.
  2. Knowledge and training in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and the Environmental Protection Act and its regulations that apply to this work
  3. Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the Regulations that apply to this work.
  4. Must be available to report to various work locations, as required.
  5. Must be able to work Saturdays as part of the work week as well as shift work.
  6. Ability to lift and carry HHW weighing up to 44 lbs. continuously during regular duties as well as moving full drums of packed and bulked waste.
  7. Ability to work in an organized and tidy manner.
  8. Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
  9. Ability to work effectively with consultants, contractors, colleagues and other City employees at all levels and members of the public.
  10. Ability to work in all weather conditions.
  11. Basic analytical skills with the ability to perform manual and computerized mathematical calculations in an operations environment.
  12. Good communication skills both, written and oral.

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City's commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

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