Deadline for applications: Friday December 13, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Village of Haines Junction
Employment Opportunity
Solid Waste Facility Attendant
Haines Junction lies on the edge the vast and spectacular wilderness of Kluane National Park including the largest internationally protected area on earth and the planet’s largest non-polar ice fields. It is a community that offers a high quality of living with unparalleled recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Located in the southwestern corner of the Yukon Territory, approximately 160 kilometers from Yukon’s capital city Whitehorse, Haines Junction and the surrounding area is home to roughly 900 residents, and we are looking for one more.
The Village of Haines Junction invites applications for the full-time position of Solid Waste Facility Attendant. We offer a competitive benefits package and a positive and highly diverse working environment. This is a bargaining unit position within the local of Y042 (Yukon Employees union) with a starting wage of $27.21 per hour.
General Summary
Reporting to the Public Works Manager, the position directs the acceptance, processing, and placement of refuse and performs general duties at the Solid Waste Management Facility in a safe and efficient manner.
Duties and Responsibilities - include but are not limited to the following
- Open the Solid Waste Management Facility gates for business and lock gates at the end of day.
- Greet customers in a courteous manner and communicate the landfill programs effectively, as well as tactfully deal with the public.
- Direct and educate users to appropriate disposal areas of the solid waste facility, or recycling center.
- Assist clients and provide information and any relevant policies.
- Assist staff with various tasks.
- Collect applicable fees, if required.
- Enter data, track, monitor and prepare reports related to solid waste management operations.
- Perform duties with minimal supervision, ensure public safety, and utilize interpersonal skills for public interactions.
- Ensure compliance with the provisions of the Waste Management Permit.
- Enforce all solid-waste related regulations and bylaws for staff, public, and contractors.
- Load, unload, manipulate, and manage a variety of materials.
- Monitor loads and site activities, including recording the number of recycling loads that leave the facility.
- Visually inspect/assess incoming waste loads to ensure prohibited and restricted materials do not enter the waste stream.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, organized, and safe public facility, and fulfil a security role.
- Remove loose litter throughout the facility and keep the gatehouse area tidy.
- Shovel snow from gatehouse entrance.
- Perform all duties in conformance with applicable Legislation and Regulations.
- Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping of the painting, sweeping, and litter collection.
- Assist in development of educational materials for recycling and solid waste diversion.
- Review Solid Waste Collection Program and suggest changes.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Completion of Grade 12
- SWANA operator’s training would be an asset
- Experience providing customer service, preferably in a municipal environment
- Experience handling cash is required
- Experience handling tools and equipment in a safe manner
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel) and basic report writing skills are required
- An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, Ability
- Understanding of the importance of customer service
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment
- Knowledge and awareness of safety skills, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Ability to explain the landfill programs effectively, as well as tactfully deal with the public.
- Ability to operate, handle, and care for equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to use a cellphone for team communication
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Basic report writing skills
- Basic computer skills
- Good math including the ability to handle cash, and good reading skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Job Requirements
- Occasionally exposed to harsh environments, noise, odors, and hazards, and must take necessary precautions.
- Ability to maintain a strong physical pace for 8 hour days
- Working Wednesday to Sunday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license
- WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training, and able to obtain certificate within one month
- Standard First Aid/CPR
- Willing to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays, or after hours.
- Willing and able to work independently in varying weather condition
- Willing to wear approved personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe boots and rain gear
- Willing to take further training as required
- Willing to travel to Whitehorse as required
*Lesser qualified candidates may be considered but must be willing to obtain required credentials and/or receive appropriate training.
Please submit a cover letter, resumes and enquiries to
Jerry Tracey, Public Works Manager
Email: pwmanager@hainesjunction.ca
Phone: 867-336-4422
Fax: 867-634-2008
Village of Haines Junction
Box 5339 Haines Junction, Yukon, Y0B 1L0
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.