Labourer, Waste Management

**Job Description**: **Labourer, Waste Management** **Public Works - Waste Management** **Contract Part-Time; 12 Months** **Hourly Rate: $26.12 - $27.38** **Location: Heart Lake Community Recycling Centre - 420 Railside Drive, Brampton** **CUPE LOCAL 966 - Public Works** Under general supervision, performs a variety of manual duties and operates miscellaneous equipment in performing various Public Works functions. **_ What you will do in this role:_** - Directs activities and customers to ensure vehicles and materials are dumped in an orderly and safe manner at Community Recycling Centres, Transfer Stations and/or Compost Facilities. - Maintains cleanliness and appearance of site and buildings. - Loads and unloads supplies and equipment from trucks. - Maintains and cleans heavy equipment. - Provides prompt and efficient customer service. - Performs winter maintenance including snow clearing and landscaping duties as required.\ - Maintains a neat appearance and performs duties in a way that conveys a "positive image" of the Region of Peel. **_ What the role requires:_** - Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent with six (6) months job related experience. - Able to operate and maintain a variety of manual and power equipment. - Able to read, write, speak and understand English. - Capable of accurately completing required forms and reports. - Possess a Class “G” license in good standing. - A valid "DZ" license in good standing would be considered an asset. - Job testing may be required. - Mechanical aptitude with willingness to work outside, hands on in all types of weather conditions and within compost facility. **Location**: 420 Railside Drive, Brampton **Hours of Work**:Up to 30 hours per week Thursday: 9:30AM-5:00PM Friday: 9:30AM-5:00PM Saturday: 8:30AM-5:00PM Sunday: 8:30AM-5:00PM **Interview**: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology. **You may have seen or heard Peel Region’s presence in the media surrounding the announcement and tabled legislation by the Ford government regarding the structure of our municipal government.** **At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community, and want to ensure you are informed and up to date.** **Regardless of governance models that support the residents of Peel, skilled and qualified talent is, and will be, needed to deliver services to the community that we serve.** **Peel Region remains committed to working with all partners, providing information to inform decisions.** **For additional information and latest updates about the governance announcement, please visit our** **News Release** **webpage.** **As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.** About Us: Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses. We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life. Our workforce is 6,500 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the **_Great Employer Award_** presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region. Additional Information: The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.