Labourer II, Residential Transfer Station Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 55008)

Description

The City of Edmonton's Residential Transfer Station (RTS) at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) is where Edmontonians can bring household waste and chemicals for safe disposal. As a Labourer ll at the facility, you will apply your previous waste transferring experience to provide excellent customer service and ensure the safety of all our visitors.

What will you do?

• Perform preliminary review of incoming materials to determine their acceptability, including identifying hazardous waste
• Assist with unloading and organizing refuse, oversized items, paint, oil, batteries, propane tanks, aerosols etc. into collection areas
• Safely handle and process a wide range of contaminated and hazardous materials, as well as general refuse and recyclable materials
• Prepare chemicals and household hazardous waste for proper disposal and/or transport offsite, including proper containment, contractor pickup forms and manifests
• Sort household waste (HHW), hazardous special products (HSP), electronic waste (e-waste) and other materials
• Recover refrigerant from refrigerators, freezers, water coolers and air conditioners
• Perform all tasks related to refuse and hazardous waste safely and in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Operate Tool Cat and Telehandler to load and stage materials
• Perform litter control and collection
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in an applicable work area, such as a waste transferring environment with experience in waste and hazardous materials handling and customer service or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Assets:

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) 
• Knowledge of City of Edmonton 25 Year Waste Strategy and Waste services provided by the City of Edmonton
• Operating experience with Toolcat or Telehandler

Skills Required for Success:

• Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of work tasks
• Knowledge of safety and environmental precautions and hazards related to the assigned work
• Ability to learn and use related equipment and tools, including but not limited to telehandler, toolcat and hand/power tools
• Ability to screen waste materials, including assessing the type of waste and the level of hazard
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instruction
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with the public, coworkers and contractors
• Ability to succeed independently or as part of a team
• Ability to maintain basic records
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) 
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Ability to comply with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, 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
• Valid AlbertaClass 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position

Work Environment:

• Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labour for extended periods of time in various weather and environmental conditions, including bending, lifting, standing, shoveling, etc.

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 employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 Temporary Full-Time position for up to 11 months

Successful candidates on this posting may be eligible for recall in the 2027 season 

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (Sunday-Saturday)

Salary: $25.935 - $34.208 (Hourly); $54,152.280 - $71,426.300 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: SL/JR

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

Classification Title: Labourer II
Posting Date: Apr 16, 2026
Closing Date: Apr 25, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): EWMC Cure Site 350, 250 Aurum Road NE Edmonton T6T 1J1

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