Waste Audit Technician

Waste Reduction Group Inc.; Sharon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm in Ontario is seeking a motivated waste audit technician. In this role, you will conduct waste audits, sort waste samples, and maximize recycling efforts. Ideal candidates will have experience in commercial audits and proficiency in MS Office. A valid driver's license is essential. This role offers a starting wage of $18/hour plus benefits after 6 months, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be under 30 years old.
• Own transportation and a valid G driver’s license.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field waste audits for clients.
• Sort and categorize waste samples.
• Follow strict safety protocols.

Skills

Experience with audits in commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors

Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Education

Graduated from a post-secondary institution

Job description

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 a detailed study to reveal wastefulness and recycling habits of residents.

For 20 years, our company has solved challenging waste management problems with creative approaches to waste reduction and recycling. 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!

This role involves:

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 for projects, including:
4. Receiving waste samples from transfer station operators.
5. Manually sorting waste into various categories.
6. Weighing categories and inputting data into our database.
7. Following strict safety protocols, including PPE use.
8. Providing support for report writing as needed.

Your work will be vital in helping our clients maximize recycling. If you’re seeking an autonomous, impactful role with a company committed to making a difference, we want to meet you.

Working @ Waste Reduction Group

We’re a close-knit team that values our work, clients, and the positive impact we make. We encourage your ideas and interests, and support your professional growth. We pride ourselves on being a place where you can build a long-term career.

We offer a starting wage of $18/hour, plus benefits after 6 months.

The primary work location is:

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

Infrequent work may also occur at:

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

Qualifications include:

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

This position is partnered with Eco Canada’s employment program, which offers wage subsidies to support environmental careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Applicants must:

• Be under 30 years old.
• Be Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, or refugees.
• Be eligible to work in Canada.
• Have graduated from a post-secondary institution.
• Be able to work full-time, permanently within 2 months.
• Be unemployed or underemployed.
• Not have participated previously in similar federal programs.
• Not be currently employed by the host organization or be a family member of its senior staff.

To apply, complete our online application, which assesses your qualifications, personality, and workplace preferences. It takes about 10-15 minutes. After submission, you will receive an email with your assessment results.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including women, minorities, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2SI individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.