Student-Solid Waste Management C0319

City of London; London; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

City of London is offering a full-time temporary student position in the Waste Management division. You will assist with waste diversion programs, community outreach, data collection and field operations in a fast-paced municipal setting.

Responsibilities include audits, information distribution, site visits, and engagement activities. The standard schedule is 35 hours/week, with some early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with public outreach, customer service and community engagement an asset.
• Experience and comfort presenting to large and small groups.
• Demonstrates initiative and strong organizational skills, effectively prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities.
• Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Manager, Waste Diversion Programs and supports the Waste Management team on duties for waste diversion programs and services.
• Assist with day-to-day operations, including replacement of containers, carts, and parts.
• Conduct observational audits and surveys; distribute information and gather data.
• Support outreach activities and production of printed/other media.
• Respond to resident enquiries by email, in person and by phone.

Skills

Communication

Public Outreach

Group Presentations

Organization

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Post-secondary student

Tools

MS Office

Job description

London, Ontario is a growing and vibrant city. Our municipality is home to almost 500,000 residents, and welcomes all to live, work and play. Our employees take pride in working for a well-run city that offers exceptional amenities, services and programs for our residents. Londoners love our urban trails, outdoor parks and events, recreation programs and our thriving arts, music and culture scene!

The City of London has implemented the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO) division with the mandate to create and sustain action-focused, positive, and lasting systemic change in the City of London so that race or membership in an equity-denied group does not predict one’s access to opportunities or ability to engage whole heartedly in the London community. To learn more about The City of London’s commitment to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, visit the ARAO website .

Job Close Date: Oct 26, 2026

File Number: 3824 Employee Group: Local 101

Service Area: Environment and Infrastructure Division: Climate Change, Environment and Waste Management

Job Type: Full-Time Temporary (up to 1 year)

Number of Openings: 1

Summary of Duties:

Reports to the Manager, Waste Diversion Programs. The student will work closely with the Supervisor, Planning Coordinator(s) and the Waste Management team on a variety of responsibilities to support the City of London’s waste diversion programs and services.

The Waste Management Division is responsible for waste management planning and the day-to-day delivery of services, including operation of municipal facilities. In addition to providing support on the day-to-day services, the student will be assigned projects that will be completed within their work-term.

The standard work schedule is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, work outside these hours will be required throughout the four-month term, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. Advance notice will be provided.

Work Performed:

The following duties are examples of the work.

Operations

• Conduct observational audits of how waste materials are set out (at the curbside or at multi-residential buildings) by residents
• Distribute information door to door to curbside households with program information and schedules.
• Conduct site visits to gather information and provide updates
• Manage inventory at storage facilities of collection containers (i.e. recycling containers, carts, kitchen containers, composters, additional parts, etc.)
• Transport inventory items from various locations
• Assist with keeping storage facilities organized, clean and tidy.
• Assist with day-to-day operations, such as but not limited to, replacement of containers, carts, and parts (handles, lids, information packages, etc.)

Research and data collection

• General observation, data collection and analysis from curbside audits, site visits, and events.

Community outreach and engagement

• Outreach activities to promote increased awareness and compliance with London's waste diversion programs
• Assist with the production of printed and other media to promote London's waste management services
• Assist with workshops, presentations and outreach events providing information

General:

• Report regularly to the Planning Coordinator(s) on work completed, including documenting work, outcomes and recommendations
• Respond to and investigate resident enquiries and complaints by email, in person and by phone
• Other Waste Management duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with public outreach, customer service and community engagement an asset.
• Experience and comfort presenting to large and small groups.
• Demonstrates initiative and strong organizational skills, effectively prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities.
• Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Specialized Training & Licenses:

Post-secondary or graduate student within the disciplines of Engineering, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Education, Geography, Media/Communications, Social Sciences, Humanities.

Must be returning to full-time academic studies in September 2027 and/or require this student placement to graduate.

Compensation & Other Information:

$23.11/hour.

This student position is for (1) opportunity effective January- August 2027. Temporary full-time up to 8 month contract.

This position is scheduled to be hybrid. With a mix of in-office and remote work.

Police Record Check:

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Check (CRC).

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.