Waste Diversion Attendant I

**This posting is for multiple hourly positions working 24-32 hours per week**

The Waste Diversion Attendant will assist with supporting the day-to-day operations of the Recycle Stations, Enviroservice Station and Yardwaste site within Strathcona County.

This position supports Strathcona County’s Waste Management programs, rural and urban recycle stations, as well as the education and outreach activities related to the Waste Management program.

Shifts for this position are scheduled for **7**days a week, ranging from **8:00 am to 8:00 pm.**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Working in all weather, indoor/outdoor, maintaining urban and rural recycling stations as well as yard waste stations; ensuring stations are clean, orderly, accessible and safe for use by residents
- Liaise and assist residents in the use of Strathcona County’s Waste Management Services and initiatives
- Offer assistance and answer questions from residents regarding the Enviroservice program under the direction of the Supervisor and the Lead Waste Diversion Attendant
- Assist in the setup, operation, safe handling, preparation and packaging of collected material for transport by contract processors

**Qualifications**and Skills**:

- High school diploma with related customer service experience
- Current WHMIS and Standard First Aid is an asset
- Experience with residential paint and household hazardous waste collection is an asset
- Knowledge of OHS policies, procedures and guidelines is an asset
- Strong customer service skills to engage, influence, and collaborate effectively with residents
- Ability to adapt to changing work environments and demands of peak use periods
- Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively both independently and within a team
- Ability to identify and safely handle material left at recycle stations using operational policies and material handling information

**Conditions of Employment**- Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s license and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits
- Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties and stand/walk for extended periods of time
- Available to work evening and weekend shifts

**Who We Are**:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.

**Why Join Strathcona County**:(depending on position)- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Extended health and dental coverage- Health and wellness spending account- Life and disability insurance- Retirement and pension programs- Earned day off program- Employee and family assistance program- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.