Waste Sorter

Tetra Tech; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Overtime pay

Hybrid culture

Professional growth

Mentorship with industry experts

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking Waste Sorters to join our Solid Waste Management team in Vancouver, BC. You will collect and sort household and commercial waste samples, weigh them, and record data for analysis.

The role is short-term, hourly, requiring up to 40 hours per week from Nov 16 to Dec 12, 2026, with potential extension to 2027. Training and health & safety instruction provided; boots and PPE supplied.

Qualifications

• Must be able to provide own transportation to Vancouver sites.
• Experience doing physical outdoor labor and lifting up to 20 kg safely.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada; CSA Green Triangle boots required or available before first day.

Responsibilities

• Physically collecting and sorting waste samples into categories.
• Weighing samples, entering data, and taking observations/photos.
• Work outside in varied weather, standing for long periods, bending and lifting.
• Follow internal procedures, safety guidelines, and industry standards.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and maintain safety awareness.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Team player

Safety awareness

Job description

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding Waste Sorter to our Solid Waste Management team based in Vancouver, BC. Waste Sorters help characterize garbage from households and/or commercial properties in the Lower Mainland. Waste Sorters will assist with collecting samples from various sources and sorting waste samples into identified categories. The categories are individually weighed and recorded. An orientation session and health and safety training will be provided.

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science™ to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry‑leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

This is a short‑term (temporary) hourly position requiring up to 40 hours of work per week from November 16 to December 12, 2026 from Monday to Saturday. These are tentative dates and may incur minor adjustments. Sorters will be paid $24 an hour for the work, including training that will take place prior to the scheduled sorting dates. There is a potential to extend the employment contract to 2027.

Your Role

• Physically collecting and sorting through selected waste samples into several individual categories.
• Sample weighing, data entry, recording observations, and taking photographs.
• Work outside in varied weather conditions, with the ability to stand, lift, bend, and twist for long periods of time.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Be able to provide their own transportation to work sites in Vancouver, BC. Some sites may be accessible by public transit.
• Own CSA Green Triangle certified steel‑toed boots (minimum 6” ankle height) or be able to acquire them before your first day; other personal protective equipment will be provided (e.g., mask, high‑vis vest, and safety glasses).
• Experience doing physical labor in varied outdoor weather conditions and able to perform regular lifting safely (up to a maximum of 20 kg) over the course of a workday.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, practicing safe work methods.
• Excellent attention to detail, and ability to work accurately and quickly to meet deadlines.
• Be punctual and able to start work early in the morning (8:00 am).
• Willingness to work independently and in a team environment.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Experience with waste composition studies and audits, environmental data collection, and/or other types of solid waste management work is considered an asset.

Life At Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include (if applicable):

• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
• Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
• We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
• Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

Additional Information

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