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Student Waste Management
1 hour ago
Job Status: Student
Union: Non-Union
Number of Positions: 1
Hours of Work: 35
Location: Park Avenue Business Centre
Closing Date: February 17, 2026, 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a Waste Management Student in the Public Works division. This student opportunity is for a period starting approximately May 4, 2026, and ending August 28, 2026.
Job description
The Waste Management Student will support the Waste Management team by assisting with a variety of environmental projects and assignments related to waste management, diversion, and public engagement.
Essential responsibilities
- Demonstrate Chatham-Kent's core values and competencies
- Assist with coordination of environmental projects within the service area (corporate and public engagement, waste diversion, and waste operations)
- Collect and analyze data related to waste collection, diversion, and disposal, and waste audits (may include field work)
- Undertake academic literature reviews related to solid waste management projects within the division
- Assist in the development and delivery of communications to stakeholders, both online and in print
- Assist in estimating project efficiencies and costs
- Assist with various administrative duties, as required
- Work both indoors and outdoors, with occasional weekend hours
Essential qualifications
- Currently enrolled in the third year or higher of an environmental or engineering related post-secondary program, such as environmental engineering or environmental science.
- Experience in collecting and analyzing data using statistical tools
- Knowledge of municipal infrastructure design, operations, and maintenance
- Strong communication and report writing skills, including experience writing literature reviews
- Ability to multi-task and demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and internet (or other similar software programs)
Other Qualifications
- Experience applying the PIEVC protocol, an asset
- Experience with social media and communications, an asset
- Previous student experience in similar projects, an asset
Work environment/hours of work
- This position works mostly indoors
- This position works weekday hours
Driver's licence/vehicle requirements
Because of the responsibilities, this position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G or G2 Ontario driver's licence; a driver's abstract will be conducted by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. An acceptable driver's abstract will: be an original document and current (within the previous thirty (30) days); have no more than four (4) demerit points; have no more than two (2) convictions for the same offence; have no criminal code convictions; have no 'non-medical or administrative' license suspension in the preceding three (3) years; because this position may be required to drive their own vehicle, a reliable vehicle is also required.
Background check requirements
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment. A background check may include the following: education/certification verification and employment reference check.
Essential physical and/or safety requirements
- Walking: frequent walking on level surface, rough surface
- Sitting: constant sitting in a chair, stool
- Standing: frequent to constant standing inside, outside
- Hands: constant fine finger dexterity (movement), gripping, pinching, mousing
- Foot action: constant two foot action
Benefits
This student position has an hourly wage of $19.06 to $21.12 and will receive vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act.
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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.
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