Household Hazardous Waste Operator
Part time @Region of Peel posted 2 months ago in Government Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 40008
Job Description
Household Hazardous Waste Operator
Public Works – Waste Management
1 Casual Part Time Position, duration 13 months
Compensation: $30.20 – $37.75/hr
Work Mode and Location: Onsite at 1126 Fewster Drive, Mississauga
Hours of work: no guaranteed hours of work
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 activities to 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.
Skills/Abilities:
- Expert level decision making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills and strong customer service focus.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
Interview: Our recruitment process may include video conference technology
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At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning, water & wastewater, regional roads, and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.ca/transition.