Compost Courier

**Compost Courier**

Compost Winnipeg seeks an independent and responsible individual to work as a compost collection courier. Compost Winnipeg is a social enterprise of the Green Action Centre.

Position: Compost Courier

Starting Wage: $18 per hour. Health spending account and other benefits available after 3 months of employment.

**Background**:
Compost Winnipeg is an environmentally driven social enterprise. Our mission is to manage waste responsibly and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing organic waste collection service to Winnipeg residents and businesses and diverting organic material from the landfill. Profits generated by Compost Winnipeg support Green Action Centre’s environmental programs and activities.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
In cooperation with other Compost Winnipeg staff, the Compost Courier has the following duties and responsibilities:

- Safely and efficiently operate a collection truck on scheduled routes
- Pick-up, weigh and track organic waste as it is collected
- Transport organic waste to composting facilities
- Clean and maintain compost collection bins as required
- Actively participate in our efforts to maintain a safe and positive work environment
- Regularly communicate and participate in logistics planning with the Compost Winnipeg staff
- Conduct daily inspections and maintenance of collection trucks
- Other duties, as assigned

**Key Qualifications**:
Must be reliable and able to work without close supervision. Key qualifications include:

- Class 5 drivers license
- A safe driving record, with a drivers abstract demonstrating little to no infractions
- Organized, punctual, responsible and self-disciplined
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Able to work well with others and independently
- Ability to consistently and safely lift 25 kilograms
- Available for weekend shifts and statutory holidays
- Knowledge of composting or willingness to learn.

**Desired Assets**:

- Commercial driving experience and/or training
- Vehicle maintenance experience, or any other trades experience

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- Indigenous, Black, People of Colour
- Immigrant or refugee
- People with disabilities
- LGBT2SQ+

Being a member of an equity group is among our hiring selection criteria. Your declaration of membership in any of these groups will remain confidential.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person