Labourer

Waste Technical Advisory Group; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team as Labourers and Truck Drivers in Solid Waste and Recycling. This role combines physical labor with the operation of sanitation vehicles, ensuring efficient waste collection and disposal. Ideal candidates will possess strong teamwork and communication skills, along with the ability to thrive in various weather conditions. This auxiliary position offers flexible hours based on operational needs, making it a great opportunity for those seeking dynamic work. If you're passionate about contributing to community services and have the required qualifications, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of garbage collection methods and techniques.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and maintain high work standards.

Responsibilities

• Collect refuse, garbage, recycling, and food scraps/green waste.
• Operate sanitation vehicles safely and skillfully.

Skills

Teamwork Skills

Effective Communication

Physical Agility

Garbage Collection Techniques

Education

High School Graduation

Tools

Sanitation Vehicles

Garbage Collection Equipment

Job description

Labourer 1/Truck Driver – Solid Waste and Recycling

Full job description

Competition No: 2025-L1TD

Salary: $32.91/ hour + 12% in lieu of benefits and $37.20/hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)

Schedule:

Special Notes:

Last Updated: 4/10/25

The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!

The Engineering Department is seeking qualified, hard-working, and team-oriented people to join the team as an auxiliary Labourer 1/Truck Driver – Solid Waste and Recycling. This is a dual role, at times performing routine manual work involving considerable physical effort and agility in the collection and disposal of garbage, recycling and green waste, and other times operating various sanitation vehicles in a skillful and safe manner.

The duties and responsibilities of staff working in the Solid Waste and Recycling division include, but are not restricted to:

• Collection of refuse, garbage, recycling, and food scraps/green waste
• Safe and skillful operation of various sanitation vehicles
• Litter pickup
• Working at the City’s Eco Centre
• Performing related work as required.

Qualifications include up to high school graduation and knowledge and skill in the methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in garbage collection and recycling work. This position involves continuous heavy physical work in all weather conditions. Applicants are encouraged to highlight in their applications residential and commercial garbage collection and/or recycling experience. The ability to maintain a very high standard of work is critical for success in this role. Other desired attributes include excellent teamwork skills and the ability to communicate effectively, particularly when dealing with the public. A valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia, Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement, are required as well as a clean driver’s abstract.

Pay Rate:
Labourer 1 – $32.91/ hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)
Truck Driver – Solid Waste and Recycling – $37.20/hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)

Hours of Work: This is an auxiliary position, and hours and shifts are dependent on operational requirements and are scheduled by the department on an as needed basis. Shifts may vary between the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday and may include occasional weekends between the hours of 7:45AM to 4:15PM.

Please apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. The closing date for this competition will remain open until all positions are filled.