Jobs in Burnaby, BC and nearby

Jobs within 25 km of Burnaby, BC, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

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Common roles: Registered nurse, Retail sales associate, Family physician.

10,508 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

Advertised starting pay
Pay period	Median starting pay	Listings
CAD / hour	32.84	6,409
CAD / year	80,000.00	3,106
CAD / month	5,692.25	429
USD / hour	18.75	235
USD / year	90,000.00	129
CAD / week	1,450.00	11

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Workplace classifications: 0% remote, 18% hybrid, 82% on-site, 0% not specified. Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad.

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Tetra Tech

Waste Sorter

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding Waste Sorter to our Solid Waste Management team based in Vancouver, BC. Waste Sorters help characterize garbage from households and/or commercial properties in the Lower Mainland. Waste Sorters will assist with collecting samples from various sources and sorting waste samples into identified categories. The categories are individually weighed and recorded. An orientation session and health and safety training will be provided.

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science™ to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

This is a short-term (temporary) hourly position requiring up to 40 hours of work per week from November 16 to December 12, 2026 from Monday to Saturday. These are tentative dates and may incur minor adjustments. Sorters will be paid $24 an hour for the work, including training that will take place prior to the scheduled sorting dates. There is a potential to extend the employment contract to 2027.

Your Role

Physically collecting and sorting through selected waste samples into several individual categories.
Sample weighing, data entry, recording observations, and taking photographs.
Work outside in varied weather conditions, with the ability to stand, lift, bend, and twist for long periods of time.
Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

Be able to provide their own transportation to work sites in Vancouver, BC. Some sites may be accessible by public transit.
Own CSA Green Triangle certified steel-toed boots (minimum 6” ankle height) or be able to acquire them before your first day; other personal protective equipment will be provided (e.g., mask, high-vis vest, and safety glasses).
Experience doing physical labor in varied outdoor weather conditions and able to perform regular lifting safely (up to a maximum of 20 kg) over the course of a workday.
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, practicing safe work methods.
Excellent attention to detail, and ability to work accurately and quickly to meet deadlines.
Be punctual and able to start work early in the morning (8:00 am).
Willingness to work independently and in a team environment.
Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent is considered an asset.
Experience with waste composition studies and audits, environmental data collection, and/or other types of solid waste management work is considered an asset.

How To Apply

Please email your resume to tt.canada.recruitment@tetratech.com with the subject line

‘Vancouver 2026 Waste Sorter Application’ or by applying through this portal.

Application Deadline: Ongoing until spaces are filled. We are seeking to hire 1 - 3 Waste Sorters.

For more information: Contact us at tt.canada.recruitment@tetratech.com

Life At Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include (if applicable):

Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

Additional Information

Organization: 704 EGI

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Responsibilities

Collect and sort selected household and commercial waste samples into identified categories, then weigh and record the results. Enter data, document observations, take photographs, and follow safety procedures while working outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Requirements

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada, provide transportation to Vancouver-area work sites, and have or obtain CSA Green Triangle-certified steel-toed boots. They must be able to perform physical work outdoors, safely lift up to 20 kg, start at 8:00 a.m., and work accurately both independently and as part of a team; relevant waste or environmental experience and a Class 5 license are assets.

Skills

Waste Sorting
Waste Sample Collection
Waste Characterization
Sample Weighing
Data Entry
Observation Recording
Photography
Physical Labor
Safe Lifting
Attention To Detail
Time Management
Independent Work
Teamwork
Health And Safety Compliance
Environmental Data Collection

Benefits

Overtime Pay
Learning And Development Opportunities
Mentorship

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Keywords

Waste Sorting
Solid Waste Management
Waste Characterization
Waste Composition Studies
Waste Audits
Sample Collection
Sample Weighing
Data Entry
Environmental Data Collection
Fieldwork
Outdoor Work
Health And Safety
Personal Protective Equipment
CSA Green Triangle-Certified Steel-Toed Boots
Lifting Up To 20 Kg
Observation Recording
Photography
Class 5 Driver's License
Vancouver
Lower Mainland

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