About this role
File Number:
3824
Employee Group:
Local 101
Service Area:
Environment and Infrastructure
Division:
Climate Change, Environment and Waste Management
Job Type:
Full-Time Temporary (up to 1 year)
# of Openings:
1
Summary of Duties:
Reports to the Manager, Waste Diversion Programs. The student will work closely with the Supervisor, Planning Coordinator(s) and the Waste Management team on a variety of responsibilities to support the City of London’s waste diversion programs and services.
The Waste Management Division is responsible for waste management planning and the day-to-day delivery of services, including operation of municipal facilities. In addition to providing support on the day-to-day services, the student will be assigned projects that will be completed within their work-term.
The standard work schedule is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, work outside these hours will be required throughout the four-month term, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. Advance notice will be provided.
Work Performed:
The following duties are examples of the work.
Operations
- Conduct observational audits of how waste materials are set out (at the curbside or at multi-residential buildings) by residents
- Distribute information door to door to curbside households with program information and schedules.
- Conduct site visits to gather information and provide updates
- Manage inventory at storage facilities of collection containers (i.e. recycling containers, carts, kitchen containers, composters, additional parts, etc.)
- Transport inventory items from various locations
- Assist with keeping storage facilities organized, clean and tidy.
- Assist with day-to-day operations, such as but not limited to, replacement of containers, carts, and parts (handles, lids, information packages, etc.)
Research and data collection
- General observation, data collection and analysis from curbside audits, site visits, and events.
- Waste management technology/program research.
Community outreach and engagement
- Outreach activities to promote increased awareness and compliance with London's waste diversion programs
- Assist with the production of printed and other media to promote London's waste management services
- Assist with workshops, presentations and outreach events providing information
General:
- Report regularly to the Planning Coordinator(s) on work completed, including documenting work, outcomes and recommendations
- Respond to and investigate resident enquiries and complaints by email, in person and by phone
- Deliveries (printed materials, containers, carts, etc.)
- Other Waste Management duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with public outreach, customer service and community engagement an asset.
- Experience and comfort presenting to large and small groups.
- Demonstrates initiative and strong organizational skills, effectively prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities.
- Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Specialized Training & Licenses:
- Ontario G Class License IS REQUIRED
Post-secondary or graduate student within the disciplines of Engineering, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Education, Geography, Media/Communications, Social Sciences, Humanities.
Must be returning to full-time academic studies in September 2027 and/or require this student placement to graduate.
Compensation & Other Information:
$23.11/hour.
This student position is for (1) opportunity effective January- August 2027. Temporary full-time up to 8 month contract.
This position is scheduled to be hybrid. With a mix of in-office and remote work.
Police Record Check:
The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Check (CRC).