Job Description

Household Hazardous Waste Operator 

Public Works, Waste Management   

Status: 1 Regular Full Time Position

Salary Range: $54,969 to $68,713 plus comprehensive benefits

Work mode and Location: Onsite at 2255 Battleford Road, Mississauga

Hours of work: 35 hours of work per week

Reporting to the Team Lead, Household Hazardous Waste, you will co-ordinate the receiving, categorizing, storing and shipping of Hazardous Waste in accordance with Regional policies and Provincial regulations.

What you will do in this role:

• The safe handling and storage of household hazardous waste to minimize detrimental effects on people and environment.
• Test and identify household hazardous waste.
• Understand the chemical properties and incompatibilities of waste.
• Educate the public by answering all questions pertaining to household hazardous waste and other waste management programs and initiatives.
• Maintain an accurate accounting system of waste collection activities to ensure compliance with the Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs), Certificates of Approval (C of As) and ministry of Environment (MOE) regulations.
• Assume the role of “Incident Commander” provide leadership and implement emergency procedures when required.
• Act as a mentor with our Summer Student and Coop program.

What the role requires: 

• Successful completion of a degree/diploma in Chemistry, Environmental or related field combined with a minimum of one (1) year experience handling hazardous material.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, WHMIS and Regulation 347 of the Environmental Protection Act.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and laboratory experience to test and identify chemical waste
• Valid class “G” license in good standing and daily access to a vehicle

Skills/Abilities:

• Expert level decision making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and strong customer service focus.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us: 

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) up to 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

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At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning, water & wastewater, regional roads, and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.ca/transition.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

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.

How to Apply

Job Types: Temporary. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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