Waste Collection Labourer

Looking for a great place to work? A place where our culture means safety, respect, quality and excellence and putting our customer’s interests ahead of our own? Then think City of Edmonton - City Operations!

We are looking for people across all our rich diversity to help keep the City of Edmonton clean as a Waste Collection Labourer.

The Waste Collection Labourer position offers the successful candidates a variety in their work day. On most days you will be teamed up with another collector helping them collect waste from residential homes by collecting carts and recycling, assisting vehicle backing, swamping, and recording of work done.

What will you do?

• Heavy, manual work pushing and pulling garbage and food scrap carts to and from the collection vehicle and manually loading recyclable materials, and grass, leaf and yard waste
• Provide guidance to the driver in backing up situations
• Identify surrounding/overhead hazards that will cause issues during the loading process, and ensure public safety is considered and communicated to the Waste Operator
• Adhere to safety and environmental regulations and work procedures
• Maintain a positive customer service attitude in the performance of all duties
• Maintain a clean and sanitary collection vehicle including cleaning hoppers/traps daily
• Perform related duties as required

• Completion of Grade Twelve (12)
• Six (6) months of labourer experience

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with Air Brake endorsement
• Current Standard First Aid certification

• Ability to perform heavy, strenuous and agility intensive labour for extended periods of time and under extreme weather conditions
• Knowledge and application of correct weight lifting and handling techniques in order to minimize strain and lifting injury
• Knowledge of appropriate material handling practices to avoid skin and eye contamination, cuts, slipping, and associated mishaps
• Ability to deal with the public during pickup of refuse and to resolve complaints of a minor nature
• Ability to work alone with little or no supervision, as well as the ability to work with a small team
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Passing a physical strength evaluation (Functional Ability Recruitment Evaluation test F.A.R.E.) and a pre-employment City medical examination is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position

• Working for extended periods in all weather conditions
• Physically strenuous labor is required when maneuvering carts to pick-up areas and returning them to their original locations
• Overtime work may be required during peak operational periods

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Successful applicants may be eligible for recall in the 2026 season

Up to 17 temporary full-time positions for up to 10 months

Hours of Work: Various shifts, 40 hours per week

Salary: $32.036 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: SL/JR

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Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation

Classification Title: Waste Collection Labourer
Posting Date: Apr 22, 2025
Closing Date: May 6, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 17 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Kennedale Operations East, 5721 128 Avenue Edmonton T5A 2E8