Solid Waste Site Scale Attendant - Casual

The Town of the Blue Mountains; Clarksburg; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks & Discount

OMERS

Work / Life Flexibility

Job summary

The Town of The Blue Mountains is seeking a Casual, on-call Solid Waste Site Scale Attendant to support the Solid Waste and Compost Site operations in Grey County. The role requires a high school diploma, landfill experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.

You will operate the scale and related equipment, receive waste materials, and provide coverage during vacation or leave for year-round staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year experience in a similar role, specifically with relevant landfill experience.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including task prioritization, multi-tasking, and effective time management.
• High level of personal integrity and strong work ethic.
• Professional and mature demeanor, especially under stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Town's solid waste scale and related equipment.
• Receive waste materials at the Solid Waste and Compost Site.
• Provide vacation/leave coverage for year-round staff as a casual, on-call role.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Self-directed

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Located within the traditional land of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee and Wendat-Wyandot-Wyandotte peoples, the Town of The Blue Mountains is a four-season community with stunning natural features, including the Niagara Escarpment, Beaver Valley and the Georgian Bay shoreline. Internationally recognized as a four-season tourism destination, The Blue Mountains offers a high-quality lifestyle that caters to families looking to build a solid foundation, adventurers looking to go off the beaten path and relaxation seekers taking in and experiencing the very best the area has to offer.

The Town of The Blue Mountains is a proud municipal employer located in Grey County. The Town provides services for more than 9,300 full-time residents and has a diverse staff of more than 170 full and part-time employees. The Town is also home to an extensive part-time and seasonal population, welcoming more than 2.5 million visitors annually. We're looking for people who share our commitment to building a sustainable community and our values of Accountability & Transparency, Leadership, Stewardship, Respect, and Collaboration.

Come gain a unique experience in the 2nd fastest growing municipality in Canada!

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Solid Waste Site Supervisor, the Solid Waste Site Scale Attendant will help the Town eliminate waste with leading service.

This position will focus on the effective operation of the Town's solid waste scale and related equipment while receiving waste materials at the Town's Solid Waste and Compost Site.

This role is causal, on-call to provide vacation/leave of absence coverage for year-round staff.

What you will need:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year experience in a similar role, specifically with relevant landfill experience.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including task prioritization, multi-tasking, and effective time management.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Strong work ethic.
• Professional and mature demeanor, especially under stressful situations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident and decisive personality.
• Must be self-directed and capable of working with little supervision.
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
• Highly flexible with strong interpersonal skills conducive to a diverse workplace.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interact sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally with all individuals.

What we offer:

This is a casual, on-call opportunity at the Town. The hourly rate for this role is $25.00 - $29.25 (2026 Rate). The Town also offers the following to our casual employees:

• Perks & Discount
• OMERS
• Work / Life Flexibility

The submission deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday October 20. 2026.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Personal information provided by the applicants is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.