Waste Audit Technician

Waste Reduction Group Inc.; Sharon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Waste Reduction Group Inc. is seeking Waste Audit Technicians to participate in waste audits and help clients maximize their recycling potential. This autonomous role offers a starting wage of $18 per hour and benefits after 6 months. Applicants should have experience in auditing and proficiency with MS Office tools.

Benefits

Benefits after 6 months

Qualifications

• Experience conducting audits in commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors is an asset.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Own transportation and a valid G driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conducting waste audits in the field and sorting waste into categories.
• Receiving and weighing waste samples for data entry.
• Following strict safety protocols.

Skills

Auditing experience

MS Office proficiency

Transport availability

Education

Post-secondary graduate

Job description

When it comes to the environment, there’s no more time to waste. It’s crucial that each and every one of us does our part to ensure a healthy and safe environment for the future. That’s why you decided to become a waste audit technician. You’re passionate about helping organizations reduce waste and improve their recycling efforts. By doing what you do, you get to make an even greater environmental impact, and that’s exactly what gets you out of bed each morning.

Now, you’re looking to take the next steps in your career. If you’re interested in an opportunity that will allow you to leverage your municipal waste auditing experience, while continuing to make a positive difference in your community, look no further. At Waste Reduction Group, we’re ready to offer you that opportunity. This position involves participating in detailed studies to assess wastefulness and recycling efforts of residents.

Our company has been solving challenging waste management problems with creative waste reduction and recycling approaches for 20 years. Like you, we care deeply about making a positive environmental impact. We are currently seeking several new waste audit technicians — individuals eager to make an impact, drive results, and be part of our ambitious team!

As a Waste Audit Technician, your responsibilities will include:

1. Conducting waste audits in the field for The Regional Municipality of York and other clients
2. Having access to a vehicle for daily travel to sites
3. Occasionally traveling throughout the GTA and Ontario as needed
4. Receiving waste samples from transfer station operators
5. Manually sorting waste into categories
6. Weighing categories and inputting data into the database
7. Following strict safety protocols including PPE usage
8. Supporting report writing as needed

Your work will help clients maximize their recycling potential. If you’re seeking an autonomous, impactful role with a company making a difference, we want to meet you.

Working @ Waste Reduction Group

We’re a close-knit team that cares about our work, clients, and the positive impact we make. We encourage your ideas and interests and provide opportunities for professional growth. We aim to build long-term careers within our company.

We offer a starting wage of $18 per hour, with benefits after 6 months. The primary work location is:

• York Region Waste Management Centre (YRWMC), 100 Garfield Wright Boulevard, East Gwillimbury

Occasional work may also be at:

• Earl Turcott Waste Management Centre (ETWMC), 300 Rodick Road, Markham

Qualifications

• Experience conducting audits in commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors is an asset
• Basic to intermediate proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Own transportation and a valid G driver’s license

Eco Canada Internship

This position is partnered with Eco Canada’s employment program, which offers wage subsidies to gain valuable on-the-job experience and skills training. Requirements include:

• Intending to pursue an environmental career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
• Under 30 years of age
• Canadian citizen, landed immigrant, or refugee
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Post-secondary graduate
• Able to work full-time, permanently within 2 months
• Unemployed or underemployed
• Not previously participated in federal youth employment programs
• Not currently employed by the host organization
• Not a family member of the organization’s leaders

How to Apply

Apply online with a comprehensive application that assesses your qualifications, personality, and preferences. The process takes about 10-15 minutes. After submission, you will receive an email to view your assessment results.

We value diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. If accommodations are needed during the recruitment process, please let us know.