Department: Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority Position Type: Full-time Temporary Location: Essex Ontario Posting #: SWA-22-25 Opening Date: December 10 2025 Internal Closing Date: December 18 2025 External Closing Date: December 29 2025
Role Snapshot (Our Elevator Pitch!)
Are you a hands-on safety-minded individual who enjoys working outdoors and making a difference in your community Join the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) as a Labourer Material Recovery Facility where your work supports environmentally responsible waste management practices such as the Green Bin and other reuse and recycling strategies.
In this role you will be responsible for: 1. Traffic and Material Sorting
Work at a dynamic site directing traffic inspect incoming loads and send to designated areas for each material type e.g. organic yard waste electronics. Inspect incoming material for contaminants and ensuring materials are properly sorted and routed
Conduct litter patrols and maintain site cleanliness and environmental compliance
2. Machinery Operation and Site Maintenance
Operate heavy machinery such as large front end loader smaller articulated loader and forklift for material consolidation site maintenance snow removal etc.
Using heavy equipment load trucks and trailers with larger quantities of compost and other materials such as food waste and organics etc.
Maintain yard waste pad and facility areas for electronics ensuring efficient storage and transfer of yard waste electronics compost and other materials
Conduct regular checks on equipment preventative maintenance needs and report any equipment issues
Support winter control by applying de-icing materials sanding and ensuring safe access to facilities
3. Customer Service and Administrative Support
Assess charge and collect cash or credit accurately for fees related to grass disposal and compost sales.
Assist customers with material drop-off and loading pre-packaged compost into vehicles
Enforce site rules and report violations in accordance with operational and safety procedures
Provide support during EWSWA programs events audits and shipments
What You Bring
Education and Commitment to Growth:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or recognized equivalent
Must be able to successfully obtain certifications for operating heavy equipment such as front-end loader and forklift equipment
Experience and Expertise:
Minimum of six (6) months of heavy equipment operating experience in confined spaces
Skills and Abilities:
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment
Comfortable working in all weather conditions and dusty or dirty environments
Must be able to regularly lift carry and place materials such as pre-packaged compost bags electronics etc.
Strong teamwork and customer service skills
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned
Other Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid Class G Ontario drivers license and have access to a personal vehicle for work-related travel within Windsor and/or the County of Essex
Must provide a Ministry of Transportation Driver Abstract (Uncertified)
Must provide a Police Information Check (PIC) document
What We Are Offering
As a CUPE 2974.1 position this role is on Band 7 with a starting hourly rate of $31.09 and that is just the beginning. The benefit package is second to none and the defined benefit plan of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S) is a pension system sought by many.
The EWSWA embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. EWSWA is committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as the EWSWA will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Labourer Material Recovery Facility (up to 8 months)Department: Essex-Windsor Solid Waste AuthorityPosition Type: Full-time TemporaryLocation: Essex OntarioPosting #: SWA-22-25Opening Date: December 10 2025Internal Closing Date: December 18 2025External Closing Date: December 29 2025Role Snapshot (O...
Labourer Material Recovery Facility
(up to 8 months)
Department: Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority Position Type: Full-time Temporary Location: Essex Ontario Posting #: SWA-22-25 Opening Date: December 10 2025 Internal Closing Date: December 18 2025 External Closing Date: December 29 2025
Role Snapshot (Our Elevator Pitch!)
Are you a hands-on safety-minded individual who enjoys working outdoors and making a difference in your community Join the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) as a Labourer Material Recovery Facility where your work supports environmentally responsible waste management practices such as the Green Bin and other reuse and recycling strategies.
In this role you will be responsible for: 1. Traffic and Material Sorting
Work at a dynamic site directing traffic inspect incoming loads and send to designated areas for each material type e.g. organic yard waste electronics. Inspect incoming material for contaminants and ensuring materials are properly sorted and routed
Conduct litter patrols and maintain site cleanliness and environmental compliance
2. Machinery Operation and Site Maintenance
Operate heavy machinery such as large front end loader smaller articulated loader and forklift for material consolidation site maintenance snow removal etc.
Using heavy equipment load trucks and trailers with larger quantities of compost and other materials such as food waste and organics etc.
Maintain yard waste pad and facility areas for electronics ensuring efficient storage and transfer of yard waste electronics compost and other materials
Conduct regular checks on equipment preventative maintenance needs and report any equipment issues
Support winter control by applying de-icing materials sanding and ensuring safe access to facilities
3. Customer Service and Administrative Support
Assess charge and collect cash or credit accurately for fees related to grass disposal and compost sales.
Assist customers with material drop-off and loading pre-packaged compost into vehicles
Enforce site rules and report violations in accordance with operational and safety procedures
Provide support during EWSWA programs events audits and shipments
What You Bring
Education and Commitment to Growth:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or recognized equivalent
Must be able to successfully obtain certifications for operating heavy equipment such as front-end loader and forklift equipment
Experience and Expertise:
Minimum of six (6) months of heavy equipment operating experience in confined spaces
Skills and Abilities:
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment
Comfortable working in all weather conditions and dusty or dirty environments
Must be able to regularly lift carry and place materials such as pre-packaged compost bags electronics etc.
Strong teamwork and customer service skills
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned
Other Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid Class G Ontario drivers license and have access to a personal vehicle for work-related travel within Windsor and/or the County of Essex
Must provide a Ministry of Transportation Driver Abstract (Uncertified)
Must provide a Police Information Check (PIC) document
What We Are Offering
As a CUPE 2974.1 position this role is on Band 7 with a starting hourly rate of $31.09 and that is just the beginning. The benefit package is second to none and the defined benefit plan of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S) is a pension system sought by many.
The EWSWA embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. EWSWA is committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as the EWSWA will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.
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