Household Hazardous Waste Operator

Household Hazardous Waste Operator

Public Works - Waste Management

Status: 1 Casual Part Time Position duration: 12 months

Salary Range: #33.72/hr to $42.17/hr plus 6% in lieu of benefits

Hiring Range: $33.72 to $37.94/hr plus 6% in lieu of benefits

Work mode and Location: Onsite at various CRC locations across Peel Region

Hours of work: no guaranteed hours of work up to 35 hours per week various shifts including weekends and holidays

The role:

Reporting to the Team Lead Household Hazardous Waste you will co-ordinate the receiving categorizing storing and shipping of Hazardous Waste in accordance with Regional policies and Provincial regulations.

What you will do in this role:

• The safe handling and storage of household hazardous waste to minimize detrimental effects on people and environment.
• Test and identify household hazardous waste.
• Understand the chemical properties and incompatibilities of waste.
• Educate the public by answering all questions pertaining to household hazardous waste and other waste management programs and initiatives.
• Maintain an accurate accounting system of waste collection activitiesto ensure compliance with the Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs) Certificates of Approval (C of As) and ministry of Environment (MOE) regulations.
• Assume the role of Incident Commander provide leadership and implement emergency procedures when required.
• Act as a mentor with our Summer Student and Coop program.

What the role requires:

• Successful completion of a degree/diploma in Chemistry Environmental or related field combined with a minimum of one (1) year experience handling hazardous material.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act WHMIS and Regulation 347 of the Environmental Protection Act.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and laboratory experience to test and identify chemical waste.
• Valid class G license in good standing and daily access to a vehicle.
• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).

Skills/Abilities:

• Expert level decisionmaking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills andstrong customer service focus.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion through continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias.

Interview:Ourrecruitmentprocessmay include video conference technology

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Peel Region remains committed to uninterrupted service delivery during the transition outlined in the Peel Transition Implementation Act 2024 introduced by the Ontario government on December 12 2024. If passed this legislation would transfer responsibility for regional roads and stormwater infrastructure to Brampton Caledon and Mississauga by July 1 2026 or as determined by the Minister. Waste Collection in Mississauga Brampton and Caledon would also transfer to the cities of Mississauga Brampton and the Town of Caledon on October 1 2027. Peel Region will continue to manage Community Recycling Centres (CRC) along with transfer processing and disposal services. Peel Region continues to offer meaningful opportunities for skilled professionals to make a lasting impact during this period of change and beyond. For more details visit Us

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