Waste Management Technician: Field & Sampling

City of Kawartha Lake; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kawartha Lakes is seeking a Waste Technician #2 in Environmental Services. This full-time role involves collecting environmental samples, liaising with agencies, preparing landfill reports, and supporting waste management programs to meet regulatory requirements.

The position requires a post-secondary Diploma in Environmental Science, at least 3 years' municipal experience, and possession of (or ability to obtain) Class I WWT/WWC certifications, plus a valid Ontario G driver's license.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary Diploma in Environmental Science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of related municipal experience.
• Experience in waste management including environmental sampling.
• Ability to obtain Class I WWT and Class I WWC certifications.
• Knowledge of current environmental legislation related to waste management and landfill operations.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license.
• Criminal Record Check required after conditional offer.
• Prepared for skill testing.

Responsibilities

• Collect environmental samples following protocol and custody procedures.
• Coordinate with agencies and municipal divisions on waste management.
• Prepare landfill reports, calculate refuse volumes, and select monitoring locations.
• Survey and stake limits for landfilling and surface water sites.
• Oversee installation/decommissioning of monitoring wells per legislation.
• Assist in researching new technologies and program development for waste management.
• Support public review committees and meetings with agendas and minutes.
• Maintain and report chemical analysis data from sampling.
• Maintain leachate spray irrigation system.
• Assist with capital contracts tender specs and data review.
• Coordinate with Regulatory Compliance Officer on landfill operations.
• Collect and interpret data from landfill sites and provide recommendations.
• Investigate and report on waste management and contaminated sites.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Environmental sampling

Communication skills

Time management

Data interpretation

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary Diploma in Environmental Science

Tools

Field sampling equipment

Driver's Licence (Ontario G)

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Kawartha Lakes is seeking a Waste Technician #2 in Environmental Services. This full-time role involves collecting environmental samples, liaising with agencies, preparing landfill reports, and supporting waste management programs to meet regulatory requirements.

The position requires a post-secondary Diploma in Environmental Science, at least 3 years' municipal experience, and possession of (or ability to obtain) Class I WWT/WWC certifications, plus a valid Ontario G driver's license.