Waste Spot Checker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

Overtime 1.5x

Hybrid culture

Work-life balance

Collaborative team

Learning & development

Mentorship with experts

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking Waste Spot Checkers in Richmond, BC for a short-term, hourly position to educate residents by inspecting recycling and organics carts for contamination. Training and orientation are provided, with a focus on safety and accurate data entry from a tablet.

Shifts run Oct 23–Nov 13, 2026, up to 24 hours/week, Mon-Thu 7:30 am–1:00 pm, with potential Fridays for meetings or prep. Wage is $24/hr, including prior training.

Qualifications

• Understanding of and interest in environmental and waste management issues.
• Own CSA Green Triangle certified steel-toed boots or ability to acquire before first day.
• Be able to provide transportation to Richmond, BC sites; some sites accessible by public transit.
• Ability to work outside in varied weather, walk long distances and stand for extended periods.
• Practice safe lifting techniques up to 10 kg during the day.
• Excellent verbal communication and ability to interact with residents.
• Team player with flexibility, good judgment and safety awareness.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately to meet deadlines.
• Punctual and able to start early at 7:30 am.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Experience with waste composition studies or other solid waste work (optional).

Responsibilities

• Visually check blue and green carts for contaminants.
• Data entry and recording observations on a tablet.
• Interact with residents to inform them of current waste procedures.
• Follow internal procedures, legislation and industry standards.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and safety knowledge.
• Work safely at all times and report health and safety incidents.
• Additional duties as required.

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Tetra Tech is adding Waste Spot Checkers to our Solid Waste Management team based in Richmond, BC . Waste Spot Checkers will help educate residents by spot checking the recycling (blue) and the food and yard waste (green) carts for each house. Waste Spot Checkers will be looking for contamination in both carts and inputting the information in a tablet. 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 24 hours of work per week from October 23 to November 13, 2026 for Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm (approximately). There is a potential of Friday shifts for meetings, administrative tasks, and field preparation. These are tentative dates and minor adjustments may occur. Checkers will be paid $24/hr for the work, including training that will take place a week prior to the start date.

Your Role:

• Visually checking the blue and green carts for contaminant.
• Data entry and recording observations with a tablet.
• Potential interaction with residents to inform them of current waste management procedures.
• 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:

• An understanding of and interest in current environmental and waste management issues.
• Be able to provide their own transportation to work sites in Richmond, 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., high-vis vest and safety glasses).
• Working outside in varied weather conditions, with the ability to walk long distances and for long periods of time.
• Be able to practice safe lifting techniques (up to a maximum of 10 kg) over the course of a workday.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to interact with residents on a regular basis.
• Ability to exercise flexibility, good judgment, discretion while following safe work practices.
• 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 (7:30 am).
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent (optional).
• Experience with waste composition studies and audits, environmental data collection, and/or other types of solid waste management work (optional).

Perks:

• 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.

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