Casual, on-call, Collection Worker I

University of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Victoria is seeking a Casual, on-call Collection Worker I to support UVic Waste Reduction Services. The role involves handling, collecting and transporting non-hazardous campus waste and recyclables, operating a collection vehicle, and performing basic maintenance and site housekeeping across campus locations.

The successful candidate will have a valid Class 5 driving licence, a good driving record, and the willingness to work various shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Casual on-call role with ability to work any shift, including weekends.
• UVic provides training for suitable candidates.
• Hours can vary from a few hours to more depending on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Handle, collect and transport non-hazardous campus waste and recyclables.
• Operate waste collection vehicle and related equipment.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance and general site housekeeping at transfer stations and waste enclosures.
• Attend to on-site collection locations across campus as required.

Skills

Drive collection vehicle

English communication

Job description

Casual, on-call, Collection Worker I - (S9300.19)

Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> Facilities Management

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

26 October 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

Salary Grade

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Hours of Work

On Call

Employee Group:

Casual

# of Hires Needed

1

Position Number

990078

Category

Building and Grounds Maintenance, Other, Transportation and Warehousing

About this Opportunity

A willingness and ability to work any recognized shift, including weekends, is expected.

UVic Waste Reduction Services is searching for candidates that are available to assist with casual coverage in a waste collection capacity. The suitable person must be positive, service oriented, and able to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to attend to work at a moments’ notice is important. Collection/Recycling experience is preferred but UVic provides training for suitable candidates. The hours of work can vary from as little as a few hours to much more dependent on operational needs.

This is a casual on-call position

Hourly rate is $28.48

Job Summary

Reporting to the Waste Reduction Supervisor, the Waste Reduction Driver handles, collects, records and transports non-hazardous campus waste, recycled and resource recovered materials, operates a vehicle to transport materials, operates equipment related to waste reduction, assists with the maintenance of the vehicle and performs general maintenance in the waste Transfer Station and waste enclosures and at all waste collection locations on campus.

Job Requirements

Skills:

• Drive a collection vehicle
• Communicate well in the verbal and written forms of english

Specialized Knowledge/Education:

• Good driving record
• Valid class 5 driving licence

Experience:

• Collecting, picking up and transporting non-hazardous waste, recycling and resource recovered materials on pre-determined collection routes based on established schedules following specific instructions provided by a Supervisor and I or the University
• Driving a vehicle
• Working in an outdoor environment in variable weather conditions
• Willingness to work any recognized shift including week-ends

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups .

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