Event Recycling Driver-supervisor

3 weeks ago


Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada Growing City Full time

Are you passionate about making an impact on our local community and environment?
- Do you love the hustle and bustle of overseeing a team during an event?
- Are you a team-oriented, customer-service focused, solutions-minded person?
- Are you the most organized person you know?
- **If that sounds like you, we want you on our team**_

We are currently seeking an On-Call Event Recycling Driver-Supervisor to join a diverse, supportive, close-knit team of Growing City-zens. **This position would require driving our truck to and from events, and onsite work during most weekends from May to the first week of November, and occasional mid-week events. **Events are sometimes indoor or outdoors, so you must be comfortable to work outside in various weather conditions.

Your experience can help us recycle and reduce waste across Greater Vancouver - and beyond

**This position pays $32-35 per hour, based on experience. Expect anywhere from 10 - 30+ hours per month from this role.**

We do events throughout the year, so there is the possibility of additional work available after the Summer season for those interested

**Responsibilities include**:

- Drive 1-3 tonne truck to and from the event location (Location is various throughout Greater Vancouver)
- Oversee onsite staff to ensure all recycling & waste management services are completed (ex. All waste bins are emptied on schedule, all grounds are clean and orderly, staff are performing their roles as required)
- Record all onsite staff hours and manage their break times, uniforms, snacks, and schedule
- Follow instructions provided by the manager to deliver event service needs
- Manage and keep to scheduled event timings provided by manager
- Act as our Growing City representative on event days by managing client requests and troubleshooting operational issues as they arise
- Ensure adherence to venue policies and procedures with respect to health and safety, customer service, and onsite staff
- Oversee event equipment set up, so as all bins and equipment are placed in their arranged areas, are well maintained and stocked, and are properly returned after each event
- Assist with event zero waste targets, ensuring materials are properly separated by stream, keeping track of data as required
- Contribute feedback on event service and opportunities for our team to improve on performance, sustainability, and planning
- Manage consecutive and concurrent events and projects, including multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
- Actively contribute to a positive team culture and improvement of the organization through participation in team meetings, involvement in special projects and implementing learnings from post-event briefings.

**Position Requirements**

The minimum requirements for this position are:

- Valid class 5 BC driving license
- Some experience in the live events industry
- Must be able to work an event-based work schedule which includes weekends, late nights, extended hours, and extended work event weeks
- Must possess good decision-making skills with the ability to react well to high-pressure situations and tight timelines.
- A valid BC Driver’s license or equivalent; or the ability to get yourself to and from our office in South Vancouver
- Physical strength (you may be required to lift heavy items, like boxes of recycling bags, or bags of material)
- Fluency in English (written and spoken);
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Comfortable with drug testing and must pass a criminal background check
- Must be comfortable getting a little dirty and being outdoors in all weather
- Must be comfortable with crowds, working with the public, loud music, bright lights, fireworks, and fun
- Comfortable with being on your feet / walking for 8+ hours
- Basic First Aid Training

You should have
- A Safety-first attitude
- Work well in a team but are also a self-starter who works well independently
- A solutions-oriented mindset
- Are passionate about the environment
- Have an energetic and positive personality
- Recycling and waste management experience is a huge asset

**How to APPLY?**

We look forward to hearing from you

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $32.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 9 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- On call

**Experience**:

- commercial driving: 1 year (preferred)
- live event: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-05-25



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