Site Operator (Temporary, for up to 12 months)

City of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Guelph is seeking a Site Operator for the Solid Waste Resources Division. This temporary position involves maintaining public drop-off areas, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, experience in operating machinery, and the ability to work in various weather conditions. Join a dedicated team committed to creating a prosperous and inclusive community.

Benefits

Paid vacation days

Defined benefit pension plan

Extended health and dental benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience operating equipment.
• Experience in customer service and cash transactions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Public Drop Off Areas and assist customers.
• Operate heavy equipment and manage PDO bin materials.
• Comply with City regulations and Environmental Compliance.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Weigh Scale System

Job description

Why Guelph

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuitionassistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Position Overview

Resumes are being accepted for the temporary position of Site Operator within the Solid Waste Resources Division. The successful candidate will be part of the Site Operations team which operates and provides compliance related support for the site at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre with a focus on quality customer service. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City’s Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Vision for an inclusive, connected and prosperous city.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Maintain the Public Drop Off Areas and assist customers in a professional and courteous manner with their needs including advice and guidance (e.g. greeting, responding to operational questions, conveying information on City/site policies and procedures) on the materials they are disposing of.
• Operating heavy equipment to load outbound trailers, manage PDO bin materials and perform winter control activities.
• Operate equipment such as genie booms, backhoes, lawn mowers, snow plows etc.
• Operate Weigh Scales using the weigh scale system such as Paradigm. Ensure accurate data entry for compliance reporting.
• Operate and balance a cash drawer.
• Maintain landscape areas, trim trees, cut grass etc.
• Pick up litter on site and surrounding areas as per the site Environmental Compliance Approval.
• Direct traffic at various locations on site.
• Removal of obstacles hazardous to employees or the public or that interferes with the safe operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Operate the Household Hazardous Waste Depot as required.
• Comply with all City regulations, policies and procedures including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Comply with all regulations and requirements of the various Environmental Compliance Approvals as granted by the Ministry of the Environment for the Waste Resource Innovation Centre.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion of a Grade 12 Diploma and 1-2 years’ experience - operating equipment (e.g. loaders, forklifts or skid steer). Candidates with equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with landscaping equipment (e.g. push movers, riding mowers, weed trimmers) and snow removal (e.g. snow plows/blowers).
• Experience in customer service and handling cash transactions (e.g. operating a cash register, reconciling and balancing).
• A valid Class G drivers licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their license is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to deal with the public and internal city staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) with good keyboarding skills and the ability to operate the weigh scale system in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Ability to provide advice and direction and problem solve customer concerns.
• Must be able to perform physical work (e.g. lifting, walking and working in all types of weather conditions).
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Must be able to work alone and with supervision.
• Experience using a computerized weigh scale system would be an asset.
• A valid ‘DZ’ licence would also be an asset.

Hours of workAny five (5) shifts of eight (8) consecutive hours, Monday through Saturday between the hours of 6:30 am and 11:30 pm.

Pay/SalaryCUPE 241 Grade 3: $29.43 per hour

How to applyQualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by May 26, 2025. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.

Please visit the job posting listed on our City of Guelph careers page and click on the “Apply for this job” button. Instructions will follow.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.