Waste Management Intern

2 weeks ago

Niagara, Canada Niagara Region Full time

**Division**:
Waste Management

**Important Notices & Amendments**:
**Temporary Duration**:
Approximate Duration: 18 months

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region’s amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region. However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction. The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Niagara Region has a full-time Waste Management Intern position available with the Waste Management Services division of the Public Works Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate of a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate program in Environmental Science/Management, Geography, Environmental/Urban Planning, Education, Business Communication or a related field of study.

**LOCATION**: Niagara Recycling Centre (Niagara Falls, ON); travel throughout the Niagara Region is required

Waste Management Services is part of the Public Works Department, and is responsible for providing cost-effective and environmentally-sound waste management programs/services to the residents and businesses of the twelve Niagara municipalities. Waste Management Services is divided into four main sections: Waste Disposal Operations, Collection & Diversion Operations, Policy & Planning and Engineering and Compliance. Each section is responsible for various services and programs, and the Waste Management (WM) Interns primarily support Collection & Diversion Operations over the duration of their two-year contract.

Our WM Interns work both independently and as part of a team to promote the Region’s various waste management programs, coordinate and set-up recycling services at community events*, staff information displays and make presentations to schools, daycares and community groups*. Interns educate residents about the importance of diverting materials from landfills while promoting the Region’s waste management services. The WM Interns interact with members of the public over the phone, through face-to-face interaction*, as well as written communication. WM Interns also assist with the creation, distribution and presentation of promotional and educational materials.

The WM Intern positions conduct recycling audits at the Recycling Centre as well as visual curbside audits of material placed at the curb. These audits involve hands-on sampling, data collection and reporting/analysis of results. Interns conduct recycling container inventories and deliver containers to municipal and retail sales locations as required. Our WM Interns are an integral part of a team responsible for the maintenance of Niagara Region’s multi-residential recycling and organics programs and also assist in the implementation of various initiatives and projects to increase participation in the Region’s collection programs.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:

- Transporting and setting up displays and tents at special events and summer camps*
- Hands-on sorting of recyclable materials, as part of audits
- Delivering and picking up recycling/organics carts, recycling boxes or green bins from special events* as well as a variety of container distribution locations across the region
- Periodically donning mascot costumes at selected special events, schools, daycares and parades as necessary*

**EDUCATION**
- Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED), plus
- Must have successfully completed an Environmental Science/Management, Geography, Environmental/Urban Planning, Business Communications, Education or related post-secondary degree/diploma program w

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