Job Description

Sub-Foreperson, CRC Operations 
Public Works – Waste Management

1 Short Term Contract Position, duration: 6 months

Hourly rate: $36.83 – 38.61/hr

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

Hours of Work:  Week 1 (44 hours): Thurs-Sat: 8AM-5PM; Tues: 8AM-4PM; Wed: 8AM-5PM. Week 2 (36 hours): Thurs-Sat: 8AM-5PM; Wed: 8AM-5PM; Tuesday: Alt Day Off

CUPE Local 966 – Public Works 

Under general supervision of the Area Foreperson, directs the workforce in carrying out instructions and tasks as assigned and ensures work is performed to appropriate Regional guidelines and safety standards and in accordance with applicable Certificate of Approval requirements.  An integral part of the sub-foreperson position is to provide customer service in a fair, friendly and professional manner. Sub-forepersons must have knowledge of Waste Management policies and procedures as well as the Region’s Corporate Code of Conduct and Values.

What you will do in this role:

• Provide direct supervision on site to staff and contracted services to ensure work is performed efficiently, safely, within the time allotted and in accordance with Regional standards.
• Ensure workforce is properly instructed and trained in the performance of their duties.
• Directs the activities of one or more staff in lower classifications and assigns specific duties as necessary and is responsible for site operations including contracted services. (i.e. mechanical/electrical services, heavy equipment, site operations, Community Recycling Centres, waste transfer and compost/curing facilities)
• Advises and keeps Foreperson informed of problems and offers recommendations where possible.
• Investigates complaints faults or problems, determines cause and offers recommendations where possible.
• Ensures that all vehicles used in the operations are supervised, receive a proper daily circle check by the assigned operator and preventative maintenance activities are completed.
• Reports problems or damage to area foreperson or supervisor.
• May participate in inspections and safety audits.
• Report Health & Safety Hazards and apply safety precautions with duties performed.
• Maintain a neat appearance and perform duties in a way that convey a positive image of the Region of Peel and ensures crew-members do likewise.
• Operates a variety of manual and power equipment at the Community Recycling Centres and the Compost/Curing facilities.

What the role requires:

• Minimum grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Posses a Class AZ license with 3 years of driving experience.
• Basic knowledge of Waste Management and CRC operations.
• 3 years minimum work related experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Capable of accurately completing required forms and reports.
• Capable of performing minor maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Leadership qualities to supervise and train staff to perform their duties.
• Physically able to perform all duties and requirements of the job.
• Knowledge and ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Transfer station operator and/or Compost Operator certified through SWANA or willing to be trained.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates already in the CUPE 966 Public Works bargaining unit.

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

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Temporary. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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