Hazardous & Electronic Waste Technician- Contract

Quinte Waste Solutions is the operating name of the Centre & South Hastings Waste Services Board. Established in 1990, Quinte Waste Solutions provides curbside recycling, commercial recycling, household hazardous and electronic waste collection for our 9 member municipalities.

Quinte Waste Solutions is seeking a Hazardous & Electronic Waste Technician – 8 Month Contract

Job Duties:

• Set up and break down at all main depot and mobile collection events
• Unloading/loading of materials at HHW and Electronics collection events as required
• Sorting, identification and packing of delivered materials
• Disposal and Recycling Contractor pick-up as required
• Preparation of Company trucks and equipment for mobile collection events
• Receive and maintain up-to-date training in technical and health and safety issues as directed (e.g. TDG Certification, First Aid/CPR, OHS)
• Provide public relations/assistance
• Registration of HEW collection event participants as required
• Policy development, handling procedures and other aspects as needed
• Evaluation of customer loads to determine the need for a Contract based on waste point of origin, waste disposal cost and manpower required for disposal
• Inform customers of QWS policies and provide contact information to initiate a contract
• Prepare and provide detailed information about potential future Contracts
• Prepare an inventory of collected Contract materials
• • Responsible for the circle check of the HEW Trucks before and after use and ensuring delivery of these records to the QWS office regularly
  • Responsible for the cleanliness and order of the inside of the HEW trucks (cab and box)
  • Responsible for ensuring all required paperwork/equipment (licenses, manifests, drums, PPE, etc.) is in/on the HEW trucks
  • Acquire employer-sponsored Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification and other training as required
  • Responsible to ensure all required signage (placards, ECA numbers, etc.) are on the HEW trucks
  • Responsible for the transportation of materials collected during Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events to the main Depot in Belleville
  • Assist with the loading/unloading of the Household Hazardous Waste Trucks as required
  • Assist with handling (unloading, packing, etc) of Household Hazardous Waste at all collection events
  • Assist with the registration of HEW program participants as required
  • Assist with any other HEW event tasks as required
  • Assist with traffic control at Depot and Mobile Events
  • Respond to resident questions in a friendly, informative manner
  • Understanding and completion of the Ministry of the Environment Movement Document (Manifest) system
  • Completion of the Ministry of the Environment Movement Document (Manifest) for QWS HHW Events
  • Complete and ensure distribution of copies of Movement Documents (manifests) as necessary (i.e., Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC)), Depot Office, Program Manager (or delegate)
  • Garbage
  • Propane Tanks
  • Lead-Acid Batteries
  • Fluorescent Tubes and Bulbs
  • Empty Automotive Fluid containers
  • Scrap Metal
  • Waste Vegetable (Cooking) Oil
  • Electronics
  • Sorting material for inclusion/exclusion in the Program
  • Set up of site for Reuse Day
  • Recording of materials taken
  • Provide public relations/assistance
  • • Assist with the general upkeep, organization and maintenance of the main depot property

    as required or as directed by the Program Manager (or delegate)

    • Complete and file a daily Safety Inspection of the Depot (on operating days) and submit a monthly Summary Report to the HHW Program Manager
    • Regular inspection of First Aid Kits and Health and Safety Supplies

     

Qualifications:

• A post-secondary education with experience in Environmental Sciences, Ecosystem Management, Fish and Wildlife, Biology, Ecology, Geography or a related field.
• Must have a G Class Driver’s License, clean driver abstract and the ability to operate G license vehicles ranging from pick-up to box truck
• Must be able to work outdoors and in potentially adverse environmental (weather and uneven terrain) conditions.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk for long periods and lift, carry or otherwise move (22 kg).
• Excellent organizational skills to set priorities and react to changing program needs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision when required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and online applications

Additional Information:

• Wages $20.00/ hour
• Contract term- 8 months
• April to October: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and the last Saturday of the month from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Most Saturdays from 7 am to 4 pm and Fridays from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm with occasional Saturdays off on long weekends.
• November: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
• To be eligible for this position; candidates must meet the funding source (e.g. Eco Canada Youth In Natural Resources) criteria.
• Applicants need to be willing to sign up for the program so that we can be “matched” with them to receive the funding. 
• https://eco.ca/environmental-professionals/employment-funding-and-job-board/youth-in-natural-resources-ynr/

How to Apply Here:

Please apply by sending resume to [email protected]

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