Weighscale Operator

**Job Description**:
**Weighscale Operator**

**Public Works - Waste Management**

**Contract Part-Time; 12 months**

**Hourly Rate: $23.99**

**Work Mode**:On-Site

**Location**:2255 Battleford Road, Mississauga (Community Recycling Centre)

**Hours of Work**:19.5 hours/week (Week 1 - 23.25 hours Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Week 2 - 15.5 hours Saturday & Sunday) Additional 3.75 hours on Monday nights from May to the end of October.

**_The Role_**_:_**

Reporting to the Weighscale Operations Team Lead you will be responsible for the daily operations including the start up and shut down of the weighscale, data processing equipment, cash handling and balancing.

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What you will do in this role_**_: _**
- Advise customers of facility protocols and requirements
- Adhere to pertinent Regional policies and regulations
- Deal with customer inquiries and incoming telephone calls
- Make appropriate financial transactions
- Create, maintain and distribute end of day reports through proper opening and closing procedures
- Complete daily Health and Safety checklists
- Other duties as assigned

**_ What the role requires_**_:_**
- Successful completion of a secondary school diploma combined with one (1) year related experience
- Strong customer service focus with point of sale experience
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered
- Interpersonal skills to resolve and respond to internal and external clients
- Intermediate knowledge of computer equipment required
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Proven organization skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload effectively
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Basic bookkeeping, mathematical and computer skills
- Valid class "G" Ontario License and daily access to a vehicle

**Location**: 2255 Battleford Road, Mississauga (Community Recycling Centre)

**Hours of Work**:19.5 hours/week (Week 1 - 23.25 hours Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Week 2 - 15.5 hours Saturday & Sunday) Additional 3.75 hours on Monday nights from May to the end of October.

**Interview**: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology

**As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.**

About Us:
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. The Region of Peel delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,500 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the
**_Great Employer Award_** presented by Excellence Canada, the Region of Peel is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Region of Peel, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than the Region of Peel.

Additional Information:
The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.