Seasonal Labourer - Energy and Waste 

Position Summary

Reporting to Supervisor of Energy and Waste within Public Works Operations, you will be responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of various City assets across Richmond Hill’s network of roads and parks. The ability to support a high level of customer service is mandatory.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Waste collection:

• Conducting regular litter picking and planned garbage/recycling collection and disposal of waste in parks.
• Respond to various cases from the public related to waste collection and illegal dumping
• General cleaning duties
• General maintenance and repair of municipal infrastructure (i.e. waste containers)
  
  

Special Events:

• Providing support for special events, including delivery of materials, set up, takedown, and clean-up
• Waste collection and litter picking at events
  
  

Winter maintenance and general duties:

• • Able to respond to the site within 30 minutes of emergency calls
  • Winter maintenance of facilities, sidewalks, and snow windrow clearing
  • Perform daily record keeping and log book maintenance

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Post-secondary education in parks operations, horticulture, arboriculture, or related fields is an asset
• Standard First Aid and CPR certification

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to work shifts and meet the mandatory requirements of "standby" in accordance with the provisions of the C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement and City Policies. The shifts and hours are subject to change at management’s discretion in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement.
• Not withstanding the above standby provisions, the successful candidate will be required to be on call for the entire duration of the winter standby schedule (typically, the first week of November until the first week of April).
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
• Previous experience working in a municipal setting outdoors would be considered an asset
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively
• Must possess Green Patch CSA approved 8" safety boots
• Ontario Class "G" Driver’s License in good standing and must provide a satisfactory current Drivers Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
• Be able to work outdoors during all weather conditions and available to work 7 days a week including holidays
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture

Leadership Competencies