STUDENT - Solid Waste & Recycling Analyst

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal authority in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a summer student to assist with solid waste management operations. Responsibilities include coordinating programs, conducting research, and performing field audits. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma, be enrolled in a relevant program, and possess strong communication and customer service skills. This role requires a valid Ontario driver's licence and the ability to work independently or on a team. Competitive opportunity for students looking to gain practical experience.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating, evaluating, and monitoring programs.
• Conduct research in solid waste management.
• Assist with field audits and data entry.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Valid Class 'G' Ontario Drivers Licence

Education

Secondary school graduate enrolled in engineering technology, sustainability, or environmental studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Supervisor – Landfill Operations is responsible for assisting with tasks and duties related to coordinating, evaluating and monitoring solid waste collection, diversion and disposal operations and programs.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with coordinating, evaluating and monitoring programs
• Undertakes research in areas of solid waste management
• Assists with promotion and education initiatives
• Assists with performing field audits
• Data Entry
• Performs other such related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Must be a secondary school graduate & enrolled in an engineering technology, sustainability or environmental studies related program at a college or university

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Proficient in the use of computers and current related software (Word, Excel)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Will be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation
• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s abstract
• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

General Information

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

Notice for Summer Student Applicants

If you are offered a position as a summer student, you will be required to show proof of completing a full-time/part-time academic year (September to April) in 2024/2025 at a school, college, university or other educational institution. You may also be required to show proof of validity of your driver’s licence, professional licences, and/or education when such certification constitutes a job requirement or corporate program requirement.