Weighscale Operator

**Job Description**: **Weighscale Operator** **Public Works - Waste Management** **Status: 2 Temporary Contract Part Time positions, duration: 5 months** **Compensation: $31.11/hr to $38.89/hr plus 6% in lieu of benefits** **Work Mode and Location**:Onsite at 1126 Fewster Drive Mississauga (Fewster CRC) or 2255 Battleford Road, Mississauga (Battleford CRC) **Hours of work Fewster**: Week 1 Fri/Sat/Sun 7.75 hours per day Week 2: Sat/Sun 7.75 hours per day Additional 3.75 hours on Tuesday evenings **Hours of Work Battleford**: Week 1: Sat/Sun 7.75 hours per day Week 2: Fri/Sat/Sun 7.75 hours per day Additional 3.75 hours on Monday evenings **The role**: Reporting to the 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. **What you’ll do**: - Weigh vehicle contents and direct customers to the appropriate location for disposal. - 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. - Other duties as assigned. **What we require**: - Successful completion of a secondary school diploma combined with one (1) year related experience. (an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered) - Strong customer service focus with point-of-sale experience. (cash handling) - Intermediate knowledge of computer equipment required. - Basic bookkeeping, mathematical and computer skills. - Valid class "G" Ontario License and daily access to a vehicle. - Police Record Check. **Skills/Abilities**: - Interpersonal skills to resolve and respond to internal and external clients. - Proven organization skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload effectively. - Strong communication skills. (both verbal and written) - Ability to work well under pressure. - Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and pro-actively managing bias. **Interview**:Our recruitment process will include video conference technology. **P**eel Region remains committed to uninterrupted service delivery during the transition outlined in the Peel Transition Implementation Act, 2024, introduced by the Ontario government on December 12, 2024. If passed, this legislation would transfer responsibility for regional roads and stormwater infrastructure to Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga by July 1, 2026, or as determined by the Minister. Waste Collection in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon would also transfer to the cities of Mississauga, Brampton and the Town of Caledon. Peel Region will continue to manage Community Recycling Centres (CRC) along with transfer, processing, and disposal services. Peel Region continues to offer meaningful opportunities for skilled professionals to make a lasting impact during this period of change and beyond. For more details, visit**peelregion.ca/transition** About Us: Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 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 6,700 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, Peel Region 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 Peel Region, 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 Peel Region. Additional Information: Peel Region 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.