Waste Packer Operator

Service Area: Infrastructure, Development, and Environment
Department: Environmental Services
Division: Solid Waste Resources
Work Location: Waste Resource Innovation Centre, 110 Dunlop Drive
Work Mode: In Person
Job Type and Duration: Temporary, Full time Vacancy
Number of Open Positions: 1
Salary Range: $34.49 per hour
Affiliation: CUPE Local 241
Posting Period: January 29, 2026 to February 16, :59 p.m.

Why Join the City of Guelph?

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph's vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Resumes are being accepted for the temporary position of Waste Packer Operator in the Solid Waste Resources Division. Reporting to the Residential Waste Collection Supervisor, or their designate, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for assisting with Residential yard waste collection, waste collection, perform general labour (i.e. lawn maintenance, litter clean-up & missed waste calls), etc. The successful candidates will have a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City's Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Vision for an inclusive, connected and prosperous city.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Operate a waste packer and automated cart tipping device to load waste within the City of Guelph.
• Operate a waster packer and manually collect curbside waste (up to 20 kg) lifting it into trucks in parts of the city not on the cart program.
• Observe when loading and report any materials put out for collections that cannot be picked up safely or do not comply with existing city waste collection by-laws.
• Respond to resident issues or questions regarding waste collection policies and programs.
• Comply with all Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies and procedures.
• Comply with the regulations and requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (including s. 28 responsibilities of a worker).
• Work with other waste packer operators and manually collect curbside waste (up to 20 kg) lifting it into trucks in parts of the city not on the cart program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion of a Grade 12 diploma and 1 year experience operating DZ vehicles in live traffic conditions, preferably for waste collection purposes. Candidates with equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A valid Class DZ driver's licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver's abstract and CVOR prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to deal with the public diplomatically.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to perform physical work (e.g. lifting to a maximum of 20 kg, repeatedly, step in and out of the vehicle on a repeated basis and working in all types of weather conditions).
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Must be able to work alone and with supervision.
• Previous experience operating trucks pertaining to waste collection is an asset.

Hours of work
Any eight (8) consecutive hours between 5:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. This job requires Saturday hours during weeks containing statutory holidays.

How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by February 16, 2026. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.

Hiring Process Transparency
The City of Guelph is committed to fair and transparent recruitment practices. Candidates who participate in an interview for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their interview. Notifications will be provided in writing, or through technology.

Commitment to Diversity & Accessibility
The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Privacy Notice
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