Compost Courier

**Compost Courier**

Compost Winnipeg seeks an independent and responsible individual to work as a compost collection courier. Compost Winnipeg is a social enterprise of the Green Action Centre.

Position: Compost Courier

Hours: Full-time, 35-40 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday 5:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Starting Wage: $16 per hour. Benefits available after 3 months of employment.

**Background**:
Compost Winnipeg is an environmentally driven social enterprise with a mission to manage waste responsibly and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing fee-for-service organic collections to Winnipeg residents and businesses, thus diverting organic material from the landfill. An estimated 40% of residential waste and 30% of commercial waste in the landfill is organic, which creates methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Profits generated by Compost Winnipeg support Green Action Centre’s environmental programs and activities.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
In cooperation with other Compost Winnipeg staff, the Compost Courier has the following duties and responsibilities:

- Safely and efficiently operate a collection truck on scheduled routes
- Pick-up, weigh and track organic waste as it is collected
- Transport organic waste to composting facilities
- Clean and maintain compost collection bins as required
- Actively participate in our efforts to maintain a safe and positive work environment
- Regularly communicate and participate in logistics planning with the Compost Winnipeg staff
- Conduct daily inspections and maintenance of collection trucks
- Other duties, as assigned

**Key Qualifications**:
Must be reliable and able to work without close supervision. Key qualifications include:

- Class 5 drivers license
- A safe driving record, with a drivers abstract demonstrating little to no infractions
- Organized, punctual, responsible and self-disciplined
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Able to work well with others and independently
- Ability to consistently and safely lift 25 kilograms
- Available for weekend shifts and statutory holidays
- Knowledge of composting or willingness to learn.

**Desired Assets**:

- Commercial driving experience and/or training
- Vehicle maintenance experience, or any other trades experience

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- Indigenous, Black, People of Colour
- Immigrant or refugee
- People with disabilities
- LGBT2SQ+

Being a member of an equity group is among our hiring selection criteria. Your declaration of membership in any of these groups will remain confidential.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $16.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay