Waste Management Intern

**Division**:
Waste Management

**Important Notices & Amendments**:
**Temporary Duration**:
Approximate Duration: 24 months, beginning June 23, 2025.

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

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JOB SUMMARY

The Niagara Region has two full-time Waste Management Intern positions available with the Waste Management Services division of the Public Works Department. We are seeking recent graduates of a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate program in Environmental Science/Management, Geography, Environmental/Urban Planning, Education, Business Communication or a related field of study.

Location: Main office location is located at the Niagara Recycling Centre (Niagara Falls, ON)

Waste Management Services is part of the Public Works Department and is responsible for providing cost-effective and environmentally sound waste management programs/services to the residents and businesses of the twelve Niagara municipalities. Waste Management Services is divided into four main sections: Waste Disposal Operations and Engineering, Collection & Diversion Operations, Policy & Planning, and Compliance. Each section is responsible for various services and programs, and the Waste Management (WM) Interns primarily support Collection & Diversion Operations over the duration of their 24 month contract.

Waste Management Interns work as part of a team to promote the Region’s various waste management programs, coordinate and set-up recycling services at community events, staff information displays, make presentations to schools, daycares and community groups, and consolidate data, research and document findings. Interns interact with members of the public over the phone, through face-to-face interaction as well as written communication. WM Interns also assist with the creation, distribution and presentation of promotional and educational materials.

The Waste Management Intern positions conduct visual curbside audits of material placed at the curb. These audits involve data collection and reporting/analysis of results. Interns conduct recycling and organic container inventories and deliver containers to municipal and retail sales locations as required using a Regional vehicle. WM Interns are an integral part of a team responsible for the maintenance of Niagara Region’s multi-residential organics and diversion programs and assist in the implementation of various initiatives and projects to increase participation in the Region’s collection programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Transporting and setting up displays and tents at special events and summer camps
- Delivering and picking up recycling / organic carts, recycling boxes or green bins from special events as well as a variety of container distribution locations across the region
- Periodically donning mascot costumes at selected special events, schools, daycares and parades as necessary

These physical demands are preferred, however there is possibility for accommodation.

EDUCATION
- Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED), plus
- Must have successfully completed an Environmental Science/Management, Geography, Environmental/Urban Planning, Business Communications, Education or related post-secondary degree/diploma program within the last 18 months (or will successfully complete prior to starting this position)

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of waste management issues and legislation is a definite asset
- Understanding of Regional/Municipal Government policies/practices is an asset
- Experience teaching/presenting to a variety of age groups is an asset

SKILLS
- Highly