Waste Management Attendant (Wednesday - Saturday)

Comox Valley Regional District; Cumberland; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Comox Valley Regional District is seeking a Waste Management Attendant to join the Engineering Services team in Cumberland. You will operate the landfill scale, collect tipping fees, assist the public with waste diversion initiatives and ensure loads are screened for prohibited materials.

Ideal candidates are customer service oriented, safety-minded, and able to work outdoors in all weather. The role requires a valid BC Class 5 license, basic cash handling experience, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Experience with cash handling in a computerized environment.
• High school graduation required.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
• Occupational First Aid (Level 1) certification.
• Six months to one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate the landfill scale and enter customer data into the database.
• Determine tipping fees by weight and collect fees with receipts.
• Greet the public and provide information on landfill regulations and processes.
• Balance receipts and prepare a sales summary and bank deposit.
• Direct customers to disposal locations and screen loads for prohibited materials.
• Monitor recycling bins and arrange emptying as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping of facilities and area.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Flexible hours

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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 Wednesday to Saturday; 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.

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.