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Driver Labourer - Solid Waste (up to 3)
City of Kingston
Kingston, ON
$27 to $33.25 CAD / hour
Part-time
Collect, load and unload, leaf, brush, garbage, organics and recyclables
Added 9 days ago
Sorter/Labourer
Emterra Group
Regina, SK
Full-time
…service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking…
Added 9 days ago
Sorter/Labourer
Emterra Group
Regina, SK · Greater Regina Metropolitan Area
Full-time
…service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking…
Added 14 days ago
Labourer 3
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC · UBCV | University Services Building (USB)
Full-time
These labourer roles are dedicated to support Building Operations through building maintenance and trades team support
Added 14 days ago
Labourer 3
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
These labourer roles are dedicated to support Building Operations through building maintenance and trades team support
Added 1 month ago
General Labour
Emterra Group
Victoria, BC
Full-time
…service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking…
Added 1 month ago
General Labour
Emterra Group
Vernon, BC
Full-time
…service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking…
Added 1 month ago
Landfill Labourer
Waste Management, Inc. (WM)
Warwick, ON · Watford, ON
Full-time
Added 17 days ago
Waste Collection Operator
CityofOttawa
Ottawa, ON
…collection programs and services, including garbage, recycling, organics, yard and leaf waste, for the city's designated collection zone, which currently serves 70,000…
Added 17 days ago
Waste Collection Operator Trainee
CityofOttawa
Ottawa, ON
…collection programs and services, including garbage, recycling, organics, yard and leaf waste, for the city's designated collection zone, which currently serves 70,000…
Added 3 months ago
Harvesting Labourer
Ice River Sustainable Solutions
Woodstock, Ontario
Full-time
Osprey Organics is currently hiring Harvesting Labourers (NOC 85101 – Harvesting Labourers) to support daily operations on our organic farm. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity ideal…
Added 2 months ago
General Labourer
Arrow Transportation Systems Inc.
BC · Princeton, BC
Full-time
Arrow Environmental is British Columbia’s leading resource in organics management solutions, undertaking beneficial use projects and waste diversion initiatives in partnership with…
Added 3 months ago
Swamper/Labourer
Waste Control Services Inc.
District of North Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time
Primary role would be working as a Swamper/Labourer on the back of a traditional Rear Load garbage truck performing residential collection of garbage and organics working on a designated…
Added 5 months ago
Harvesting Labourer
Ice River Sustainable Solutions
Woodstock, Ontario
Osprey Organics is currently hiring Harvesting Labourers (NOC 85101 – Harvesting Labourers) to support daily operations on our organic farm. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity ideal…

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CityofOttawa

Waste Collection Operator Trainee

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Pay: Service: Solid Waste Services Employment Type: Multiple Casual Positions Affiliation: CUPE 503 - In/Out/NS Sal & Wage Salary Information: $26.982 - $31.566 per hour (2024 rates of pay) Location: 2799 Swansea Crescent Job Category: Labourer Jobs Application Close: 31/12/2026
Apply by: Jan 1, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 10, 2026

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Requisition ID: 23416 Department: Public Works Dept. Service: Solid Waste Services Employment Type: Multiple Casual Positions Affiliation: CUPE 503 - In/Out/NS Sal & Wage Salary Information: $26.982 - $31.566 per hour (2024 rates of pay) Location: 2799 Swansea Crescent Job Category: Labourer Jobs Application Close: 31/12/2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Collections Operations Unit oversees residential waste collection programs and services, including garbage, recycling, organics, yard and leaf waste, for the city's designated collection zone, which currently serves 70,000 homes.

As a trainee, you will complete on-the-job training alongside a Waste Collection Operator (WCO) in order to learn the necessary skills to perform waste collection duties and responsibilities, safety and efficiently. Your duties and responsibilities (as outlined below) including operating vehicles and equipment and performing general labour in the collection and disposal of waste will gradually increase throughout the training and evaluation period.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 10

Less than 6 months of work experience operating heavy equipment and vehicles.

Recycling and refuse collection experience is an asset.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated

KNOWLEDGE

Ontario Highway Traffic Act and related regulations involved in equipment operation
Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA)
Understanding of mechanical and hydraulic systems to safely operate heavy equipment
Hazards, precautions, and safe operating practices for operating heavy equipment and vehicles
Proper lifting techniques
WHMIS, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Operation of heavy equipment
Read and follow route maps, drawings, and street signs
Understand and follow written and oral instructions
Able to successfully complete a Post-Offer Employment Test
Able to keep detailed, accurate records concerning materials received, processed, and disbursed as well as required equipment service records
Able to work collaboratively and take direction from staff while on assigned route
Understand and demonstrate safe working practices
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with management, other employees, and the public
Ability to communicate basic concepts to members of the public
Able to climb to and from the operator’s position and possess the manual dexterity and coordination to use both hands and feet simultaneously to operate a machine
Ability to work in a physical demanding environment, including the ability to lift up to 75lbs
Use a high-pressure water hose to clean solid waste equipment
Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements

Core Behaviours

Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.

Review the Core Behaviours.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated.
You may initially be paid 85% of your starting rate of pay until you have completed 120 hours of work. Upon completion of 120 hours, you will be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay until you have completed 976 hours, in accordance with the collective agreement.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.

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Responsibilities

The trainee will work alongside a Waste Collection Operator to learn the safe and efficient operation of waste collection vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities include performing general labour, maintaining accurate service records, and following established waste collection routes.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s licence and have completed Grade 10. The role requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 75lbs and working in various weather conditions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation
Waste collection
Vehicle operation
Hydraulic systems
Mechanical systems
Route navigation
Safety compliance
WHMIS
First Aid
AED
Lifting techniques
Record keeping
Communication
Physical stamina

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Keywords

Waste Collection
Public Works
Heavy Equipment
DZ License
Ontario Highway Traffic Act
OHSA
Hydraulic Systems
Mechanical Systems
WHMIS
First Aid
AED
Labourer
Solid Waste Services
Route Maps
Safety Regulations
Physical Labour

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