Part-Time Household Hazardous Waste Operator
Job Description
- 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
Work Mode & Job Location: various CRC locations across the Region of Peel
Hours of Work: no guaranteed hours of work – various shifts Monday to Sunday: Shift Time: 8:20 am to 4:35 pm
Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.
Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.
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
Region of Peel - Careers - Household Hazardous Waste Operator in Ontario | Careers at CA-ON Brampton, Caledon, Mississauga (icims.com)100 total views, 0 today