Waste Management Attendant (Thursday - Sunday)

Comox Valley Regional District; Cumberland; Sur place; CAD 41 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Comox Valley Regional District is seeking a full-time Waste Management Attendant for the CVWMC in Cumberland, BC. The role involves operating the landfill scale, collecting tipping fees, and ensuring loads comply with regulations.

The position requires strong customer service, cash handling, and safety awareness, with weekend availability and outdoor work conditions. The ideal candidate has High school diploma, Occupational First Aid (Level 1), and a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience with the public.
• Strong communication skills and welcoming approach.
• Safety-conscious with safe work practices.
• High school diploma and First Aid training; valid Class 5 license.

Responsabilités

• Greet the public depositing refuse and explain landfill rules.
• Operate the weight scale, enter data, determine tipping fees, issue receipts.
• Balance cash receipts, prepare a sales summary and bank deposit.
• Direct the public to disposal locations and screen loads for prohibited materials.
• Monitor recycling and refuse bins and arrange for emptying as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping of facilities and area.

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Cash handling

Outdoor work

Formation

High school diploma

Occupational First Aid (Level 1)

Driver's license Class 5

Description du poste

Stage 3 Water Restrictions in Effect for Comox Valley Water Local Service Area More information

Internal Posting – Current CVRD CUPE 556 Employees only

Date posted

October 13, 2026

We are accepting applications from Comox Valley Regional District CUPE Local 556 members only for a full-time Waste Management Attendant to join our Engineering Services team starting in October 2026. The Waste Management Attendant operates the landfill scale, collects tipping fees, communicates on waste diversion initiatives and inspects residential user’s loads to ensure incoming waste is properly screened for prohibited and restrictive materials. Situated at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre (CVWMC) in Cumberland, and reporting to the Supervisor - CVWMC, the primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Greeting the general public wishing to deposit refuse and providing information regarding landfill regulations, policies and processes;
• Operating the weight scale, entering customer data into the database, determining tipping fees based on weight, collecting fees, issuing receipts, and providing correct change;
• Balancing receipts and cash at the end of the work day, preparing a sales summary and bank deposit in accordance with accounting procedures;
• Directing the public to the appropriate disposal locations and visually screening the incoming waste to ensure prohibited and restrictive materials do not enter the general waste stream;
• Monitoring recycling and refuse bins and arranging to have them emptied as required;
• Performing routine maintenance and housekeeping of the facilities, scale and surrounding area.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Customer service oriented with the ability to relate effectively with the general public, contractors and coworkers;
• A strong communicator with a welcoming approach;
• Safety-conscious with a demonstrated commitment to safe work practices;
• Experienced in cash handling in a computerized environment and customer service with over six months up to one year of directly related experience along with high school graduation, a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and Occupational First Aid (Level 1);
• Detail oriented, with the ability to process and reconcile payments;
• Knowledgeable in standard practices, procedures, policies, bylaws, codes, regulations, methods and equipment related to the landfill;
• Flexible when it comes to hours of work to effectively support a seven day per week operation including working weekends;
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.

The work schedule for this position will be Thursday to Sunday; however, may be subject to change based on operational needs.

This is a CUPE Local 556 position with a wage rate of $35.09 per hour.

The closing date for this position is October 27, 2026 at 3:00 pm. Applications for available positions with the CVRD must be received prior to the indicated closing date and time. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Comox Valley Regional District respectfully acknowledges the land on which it operates is on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.

The Comox Valley Regional District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals.