Eco Station Attendant

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Eco Station Attendants to join their team. This role offers a dynamic environment where you will utilize your customer service skills to educate the public on waste disposal and recycling. You will work at various award-winning Eco Stations, ensuring safe practices and compliance with environmental regulations. This position provides an opportunity to contribute positively to the community while engaging in physically active tasks. If you are eager to make a difference and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Training Opportunities

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Grade twelve or equivalent training and experience required.
• Minimum two years of public interaction in customer service.

Responsibilities

• Educate public on proper recycling procedures.
• Sort and manage materials to ensure safety and compliance.
• Provide traffic control and assist with unloading materials.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Hazardous Materials

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent

Experience in Customer Service

Tools

Mobile Equipment

Job description

Are you looking for a job that offers a variety of tasks and provides a physical challenge every day?

Are you a customer service expert with a knack for educating your customers to dispose of waste and recyclables in an environmentally responsible way?

If you are a customer service superstar looking for a place to shine - look no further. Working out of various award-winning Eco Stations, Eco Station Attendants use their interpersonal skills and passion for the environment to educate citizens on proper disposal procedures for waste and recyclables. Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style.

What will you do?

• Educate the public on the proper and safe use of the recycling area
• Review all material collected at the recycling sites, remove contamination to acceptable market standards and ensure materials are compressed
• Provide traffic control and direction, greet and educate the public on the proper use of all Eco Station collection areas, and provide prompt and courteous service
• Follow the City’s cash-handling procedures
• Assist the public with unloading and storing materials
• Sort, bulk, and pack materials to ensure recycling resources are not contaminated and hazardous materials are handled and stored in a safe and proper manner
• Utilize mobile equipment and tools to move materials and perform functions
• Provide site safety, cleanliness, and maintenance and provide a security presence
• Conduct job duties safely and in compliance with City and Provincial Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation regulations, codes and policies

Qualifications

• Grade twelve (12) or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Minimum two (2) years of experience dealing with the public in a customer service environment, including some cash handling experience is required

Assets:

• Coursework in Chemistry
• Experience working with toxic materials
• Knowledge of waste reduction initiatives in the Waste branch
• Experience working as an equipment operator

Skills Required for Success:

• Knowledge of a wide variety of hazardous materials, and the appropriate methods of handling, storage and disposal
• Ability to identify, assess, handle, sort, bulk and pack incoming materials delivered to recycling and household hazardous waste areas
• Ability to deal with members of the public effectively and provide educational information concerning the Station and handling of materials
• Ability to remain calm and react positively in emergencies
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, organizational, and time management skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and closely with a team
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style
• Alignment with the goals of the Environmental Management System Enviso
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring is a requirement for this position. Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator and must comply with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing safety glasses, steel toe boots and full-face respirator
• Valid First Aid Certification and WHMIS training certificates. Candidates who do not currently have will be required to obtain once in the position within three (3) months of employment
• Must complete in-house training related to the handling of toxic wastes

Work Environment:

• Shift work requirements: Rotating 10-hour day shifts, 7 days a week Sunday-Saturday, from April to November. Summer shift times are 7:45 am - 6:15 pm, Winter shift times are 8:45 am - 5:15 pm
• Repetitive physically strenuous work in all kinds of weather, including shovelling snow, lifting heavy items and handling paint and/or oil containers

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. Learn more about our benefitshttps://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Successful candidates on this posting may be eligible for recall in the 2026 season

Up to 12 temporary full-time positions for a duration of up to 5 months, with the possibility of extension up to 11 months

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary: $32.036 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: SL/JR

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation

Classification Title: ECO Station Attendant
Posting Date: May 09, 2025
Closing Date: Ongoing
Number of Openings (up to): 12 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)