Communal Collection Labourer

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• Completion of Grade Twelve (12)

• Minimum of six (6) months of experience working in or around front-load and rear-load collection vehicles or in related areas such as labour or litter pickup

• Ability to operate electronic devices such as Tablets and Cell phones

Assets:

• Valid Alberta Class 3 licence (or provincial equivalent)

• Current Standard First Aid certification

• Experience in the Waste Collection industry

• Ability to work in a team environment.

Skills Required for Success:

• Ability to perform heavy strenuous and agility-intensive labour for extended periods of time and under extreme weather conditions

• Knowledge and application of correct weight lifting and handling techniques in order to minimise strain and lifting injury

• Knowledge of appropriate material handling practices to avoid skin and eye contamination cuts slipping and associated mishaps

• Ability to deal with the public during pickup of refuse and to resolve complaints of a minor nature

• Ability to work alone with little or no supervision as well as the ability to work with a small team

• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Compliance with the City of Edmontons safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as wearing steel-toed boots is a requirement for this position

• Compliance with the City of Edmontons Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment including medical monitoring is a requirement for this position

• Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Drivers permit is a requirement of this position

• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position; there may be a cost associated with this requirement

• Passing a physical strength evaluation (Functional Ability Recruitment Evaluation test F.A.R.E.) and a pre-employment City medical examination is a requirement of this position

Work Environment:

• Being a passenger in the collection vehicle for sustained periods of time

• Physically strenuous labour is required when manoeuvring waste/recycling/food scraps containers to Collection areas and returning them to their original locations

• Working outdoors in all weather conditions.

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact Learn more about our benefits to 5 Temporary Full-time positions for up to 10 months

Successful applicants may be eligible for recall in the 2027 season

Salary: $34.987 (Hourly)

Hours of Work: Various shifts 40 hours per week. Overtime work may be required during peak operational periods

Talent Acquisition Consultant: SL/JR

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation

Looking for a great place to work A place where our culture means safety respect quality and excellence and putting our customers interests ahead of our own Then think City of Edmonton City Operations!

We are looking for people across all our rich diversity to help keep the City of Edmonton clean as a Communal Collection Labourer.

As the Communal Collection Labourer youll have a variety of tasks in your workday. On most days you will be teamed up with a collection Operator helping to navigate to collection locations and collect a variety of waste streams from communal bins/carts by assisting with vehicle backing swamping and recording of work done.

What will you do

• Assist drivers with backing of collection vehicles per the City of Edmontons backing with a guide procedures

• Manage and maintain a variety of keys/fobs and access cards ensuring they are returned at the end of the shift

• Load and clear excess materials in and around waste/recycling bins/carts

• Ensuring security at all relevant sites that are serviced

• Move and/or position empty waste/recycling bins/carts back to their original or designated locations at Communal sites

• Perform manual labourer duties (including heavy lifting/pushing) associated with manoeuvring full waste/recycling/food scraps containers to staging locations for collection

• Adhere to all policies and procedures during the collection process including safety and environmental regulations and procedures

• Be aware of collection processes and policies to aid in any public inquiries you may encounter in the field dealing with concerns from the public of a minor nature

• Maintain a clean and sanitary collection vehicle including cleaning hoppers/traps daily

• Operate the rearload collection hydraulic tipper controls

• Perform other and related duties as directed by leadership