Waste Diversion Program Assistant

4 days ago

Sherwood Park, Canada Strathcona County Full time

**This posting is for one hourly position working 12 - 15 hours per week**

Strathcona County’s Utilities department is seeking a Waste Diversion Program Assistant to support the operations of the HodgePodge Lodge. In this role, you will take a lead position at the Lodge, welcoming and assisting visitors, coordinating day-to-day activities, and collaborating with volunteers to ensure a positive and organized experience for all.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide assistance to residents visiting the lodge, accept or deny donations, answer questions and handle escalated issues that arise
- Organize, clean, and purge the shelves within the Lodge
- Help execute special events at the Lodge like school tours and public events
- Provide orientation, guidance, and support to volunteers; ensure daily tasks are completed; foster a positive and engaging atmosphere; and manage feedback, references, and hour sign-off
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**and Skills**:

- High school diploma with related experience engaging groups of people and interacting with the public

- Knowledge of Strathcona County’s HodgePodge Lodge and an understanding of its purpose and contribution to the community are considered an asset

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (outgoing and interactive approach) with the ability to engage and communicate with the public in a positive manner

- Ability to work independently, multi-task and problem solve

- Effective time management skills with the ability to work under time constraints

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Submission of a Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check- Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties and stand/walk for extended periods of time [EW1]

Willingness to work evenings and weekends, ability to work Friday 12:00 pm - 6:15 pm and Saturday 10:00 am - 6:15 pm, with the possibility of extending to Tuesdays 12:00 pm - 6:15 pm in the spring

**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:

- Health and wellness spending account
- 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.

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