Waste Diversion Education Assistant

16 hours ago

Airdrie, Canada City of Airdrie Full time

**Company Biography1**:
As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation.

At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible work environment that is tailored to each department. Our inclusive culture and values create a workplace where we welcome aspiring, driven and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect; that is the foundation of our organization. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow and accomplish great things together.

If you have a passion for building a better community and are ready to join the excitement, we’d love to hear from you

**The Opportunity**:
Waste and Recycling Services provides residents with options for managing their residential/household waste through services and education, considering environmental, social, and economic impacts. Waste and Recycling Services endeavors to position Airdrie as a municipal leader in environmental stewardship.

The Waste Diversion Education Assistants will be responsible for administering the City of Airdrie’s Cart Wizard Program to promote and encourage waste diversion at the curb. This position will also assist the Education Coordinator at various events throughout the term.

Primary accountabilities include:

- Conduct visual audits on green (organic) and blue (recycling) carts to check for compliance with the City of Airdrie’s waste management programs
- Collect data through use of technology and/or manual means (tablets, cell phones, photographs, data sheets, etc.)
- Respond to inquiries from residents
- Input data from audits and assist in analysis of the data
- Plan and schedule map routes for audits
- Support the Education Coordinator in the preparation and delivery of presentations and programs at community events
- Other duties as assigned

**You Bring**:
Valid Class 5 driver’s licence
- Education or training in a related field (environment, government, geography, public works, waste management) is preferred
- Waste audit experience or understanding of waste and recycling best practices is an asset
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with the public in a positive manner
- Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to present information in a clear and logical way
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and problem solve
- Ability to work within time constraints and adapt to changing environments

**We Offer**:
Competitive compensation and the following benefits:

- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Adult Genesis Place pass for the duration of the term

**Additional Information**:
This position is a summer term (16 weeks) from May 2, 2025 to August 29, 2025 (minimum of 35 hours, up to 37.5 hours per week).

Must be available to start May 2, 2025. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

This position involves a considerable amount of walking in all weather conditions.

Work may be physically demanding and will involve some heavy lifting.

**Next Steps**:
Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.

**Company Biography2**:
Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.

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