Labourer II - Transfer Station Attendant

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

Job summary

The City of Edmonton is hiring a Tip Floor Attendant for the Edmonton Waste Management Centre. This role involves screening waste, ensuring safety compliance, and engaging with customers in a respectful manner. Applicants should have at least one year of experience in customer service and be equipped with required WHMIS training.

Qualifications

• One year experience in customer service or waste service required.

Responsibilities

• Screen waste and greet customers.
• Traffic control inside and outside the IPTF facility.
• Perform general landscaping duties and litter control.

Skills

Knowledge of toxic materials and WHMIS training

Interpersonal communication skills

Knowledge of OH&S Regulations

Problem-solving ability

Customer interaction skills

Verbal and written skills

Ability to train others

Assessment of incoming materials

Education

Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade

Job description

The Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) is a unique collection of waste processing and research facilities that is owned and operated by the City of Edmonton. The Integrated Processing and Transfer Facility (IPTF) is where waste arrives and is divided into three separate waste streams: organics processing, biofuels production and landfill. We are looking for people across all our rich diversity to join the EWMC’s crew as a Tip Floor Attendant. You will succeed in this position if you work well on a team and can communicate in a respectful and inclusive way.

What will you do?

• Screen waste and greet customers
• Answer questions and direct customers to proper drop off locations
• Traffic control in and outside the IPTF facility
• Clean and wash inside the IPTF facility
• Perform general landscaping duties and litter control
• Clear snow on walkways
• Ensure the project abides by any applicable City of Edmonton Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Standards and Guidelines
• Ensure the highest standards of performance are maintained according to the safety program or site safety program
• Attend and participate in safety meetings and advise of any health and safety concerns

Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade
• One (1) year experience in customer service or waste service

Skills Required for Success:

• Knowledge of toxic materials and WHMIS training is required
• Well developed interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of OH&S Regulations
• Ability to problem solve, adapt to new circumstances & overcome challenges
• Ability to deal with customers in a courteous and professional manner including the ability to resolve issues with unsatisfied customers
• Excellent verbal and written skills including the ability to understand, execute and relay instruction
• Ability to train and instruct others
• Ability to assess incoming materials for acceptability & to screen out different types of waste & hazardous materials
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including being fit-tested for and wearing a N95 respirator and steel-toed boots, is a requirement of this position
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• Physical ability and manual dexterity to perform moderate labor (shoveling snow, litter collection, extensive standing, walking)

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 benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

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

Up to 1 temporary full-time positions for up to 11 months

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week.

Salary: $24.935 - $33.208 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: SL/SB

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

Classification Title: Labourer II
Posting Date: Jun 16, 2025
Closing Date: June 23, 2025 11:59pm (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): EWMC (Edmonton Waste Management Centre), IPTF Site 480, 250 Aurum Rd Edmonton T6S 1G9